Ettore Sottsass - Olivetti - Valentine - Typewriter - 1960-1970

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Olivetti Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Olivetti in Italy, dating to circa 1960–1970, with a plastic and metal construction, dimensions 34 cm wide by 36 cm high by 12 cm deep, weight 5250 g, in good used condition with small signs of age and stains, and in working order.

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This is an Olivetti Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King.

Iconic Design: Produced starting in 1969, this typewriter is famous for its vibrant red color and innovative design that broke with the bureaucratic style of the era.

Materials: The body is made of ABS plastic, which made it light and portable.

Permanent Collection: It is considered a fundamental piece of Italian industrial design and is displayed at MoMA in New York and at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan.

Some signs of wear as in the photo, in particular a rubber hook (these parts dry out over time) has been glued.

This is an Olivetti Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King.

Iconic Design: Produced starting in 1969, this typewriter is famous for its vibrant red color and innovative design that broke with the bureaucratic style of the era.

Materials: The body is made of ABS plastic, which made it light and portable.

Permanent Collection: It is considered a fundamental piece of Italian industrial design and is displayed at MoMA in New York and at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan.

Some signs of wear as in the photo, in particular a rubber hook (these parts dry out over time) has been glued.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
5250 g
Title additional information
Olivetti Valentine
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Plastic
Designer/artist/maker
Ettore Sottsass
Model
Valentine
Manufacturer/ Brand
Olivetti
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
36 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
12 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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