Mario Bellini - Olivetti, Studio 46 - Typewriter - 1970-1980

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Olivetti Studio 46 portable typewriter in turquoise metal, designed by Mario Bellini for Olivetti, in as-new condition and never used, in working order with verification marks, measuring 45 cm wide by 15 cm high by 42 cm deep, made in Spain.

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Portable Olivetti Studio 46 typewriter in hard case

The Olivetti Studio 46 is a portable typewriter produced by the famous Italian company Olivetti between the 1960s and 1970s. This model represents the excellence of Italian industrial design, combining functionality and aesthetics in an object for everyday use. The Studio 46 was particularly appreciated for its robustness, portability, and the quality of the typing, making it popular among students, writers, and professionals of the era.

These vintage typewriters are highly sought after by collectors of vintage office items, enthusiasts of 20th-century industrial design, and nostalgics of pre-digital technology. The distinctive light blue color and the original case significantly increase the collectible value. Enthusiasts appreciate these pieces not only as functional objects but also as testimonies of an era when mechanical typing was the primary tool for professional written communication.

Portable Olivetti Studio 46 typewriter in hard case

The Olivetti Studio 46 is a portable typewriter produced by the famous Italian company Olivetti between the 1960s and 1970s. This model represents the excellence of Italian industrial design, combining functionality and aesthetics in an object for everyday use. The Studio 46 was particularly appreciated for its robustness, portability, and the quality of the typing, making it popular among students, writers, and professionals of the era.

These vintage typewriters are highly sought after by collectors of vintage office items, enthusiasts of 20th-century industrial design, and nostalgics of pre-digital technology. The distinctive light blue color and the original case significantly increase the collectible value. Enthusiasts appreciate these pieces not only as functional objects but also as testimonies of an era when mechanical typing was the primary tool for professional written communication.

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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Metal
Designer/artist/maker
Mario Bellini
Manufacturer/ Brand
Studio 46, Olivetti
Colour
Turquoise
Condition
As new - unused
Height
15 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
42 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated period
1970-1980
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