Ettore Sottsass - Olivetti - Valentine - Micro Characters - Typewriter - 1900-2000

Design Icon – Olivetti Valentine Red – Working and in Good Condition - Small Characters

Auction listing for a splendid Olivetti Valentine in original red color, an authentic icon of Italian industrial design of the 20th century, designed in 1969 by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti.
A cult object, exhibited in design museums around the world, symbol of creativity, style and functionality.
In particular, this machine is a collectibles piece as it features small-sized character hammers, rarer to find.

- Condition and State of Preservation
The machine has been completely cleaned, tested, and is perfectly functioning.

Details:
- Keyboard in excellent condition
- Beautiful and bright chrome
- Metallic parts free of oxidation
- Feet still soft and in good condition
- No scratches of particular note
- Visually very beautiful and well preserved
Typing is smooth, the carriage glides correctly and all functions are operative.
- There are some dents on the side near the handle, as visible in photos, which however do not affect structural integrity since they are glued.
- Case with some signs of wear consistent with age, note a glued break.

- Original Case
The coordinated rigid case is present:
With normal signs of wear due to time
Riggers intact and functional (slightly hardened with some small crack)
Internal rubber feet present
Dents on one side near the pull tab, also blocked with glue.

- Why buy it
Iconic piece of Italian design
Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts
Perfect as a vintage decorative object with great character
Also usable on a daily basis
A machine that combines functionality and historical value, capable of enriching any environment, study or collection.
Item ready to be shipped with careful packaging.