Perpetual calendar - Olivetti - Italy
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Olivetti perpetual desk calendar with Reynolds collaboration, in black bakelite with an integrated pen holder, dating to circa 1958–1962, 12 cm diameter, 9 cm high, 12 cm deep, 150 g, produced in Italy in good used condition with minor age-related marks.
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Olivetti & Reynolds Perpetual Calendar - Italian Industrial Design - 1950s/60s
Rare desktop perpetual calendar with integrated pen holder, produced by Olivetti in collaboration with Reynolds between the late 1950s and early 1960s.
This item represents the apex of postwar Italian office design.
Made in elegant black glossy phenolic resin (bakelite), it features a perfectly functioning roller mechanism for manual updating of the day and month (in Italian).
Manufacturer: Olivetti (Ivrea, Italy)
Collaboration: Reynolds (integrated pen holder)
Period: circa 1958-1962
Materials: Black bakelite body, rings and pen holder in chromed metal.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The roller mechanism is smooth and responsive. The case shows a splendid gloss with slight and normal signs of wear consistent with its age (small superficial scratches visible in strong light, as in the photo). Olivetti logo and month names clearly defined.
Dimensions: 12 cm in diameter and 9 cm in height
An iconic piece for Olivetti typewriter collectors, lovers of mid-century modern design and "Made in Italy" industrial design.
Olivetti & Reynolds Perpetual Calendar - Italian Industrial Design - 1950s/60s
Rare desktop perpetual calendar with integrated pen holder, produced by Olivetti in collaboration with Reynolds between the late 1950s and early 1960s.
This item represents the apex of postwar Italian office design.
Made in elegant black glossy phenolic resin (bakelite), it features a perfectly functioning roller mechanism for manual updating of the day and month (in Italian).
Manufacturer: Olivetti (Ivrea, Italy)
Collaboration: Reynolds (integrated pen holder)
Period: circa 1958-1962
Materials: Black bakelite body, rings and pen holder in chromed metal.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The roller mechanism is smooth and responsive. The case shows a splendid gloss with slight and normal signs of wear consistent with its age (small superficial scratches visible in strong light, as in the photo). Olivetti logo and month names clearly defined.
Dimensions: 12 cm in diameter and 9 cm in height
An iconic piece for Olivetti typewriter collectors, lovers of mid-century modern design and "Made in Italy" industrial design.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
150 g
Number of items
1
Material
Bakelite
Country of Origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Olivetti
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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