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

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Olivetti Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Olivetti in Italy during the 1960s, in red plastic, model Valentine, 34 × 10 × 35 cm, 5.5 kg, complete with its original red rigid case and in working order.

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Original Olivetti Valentine typewriter - Ettore Sottsass (1969)
I am selling an iconic Olivetti Valentine typewriter in red, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1969. A true piece of Italian design history and exhibited at MoMA in New York.
The item is in good aesthetic condition, with some signs of age, as shown in the photos. It comes with its original red rigid case, with a handle and black side rubber clasps perfectly intact.
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Original Olivetti Valentine typewriter - Ettore Sottsass (1969)
I am selling an iconic Olivetti Valentine typewriter in red, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1969. A true piece of Italian design history and exhibited at MoMA in New York.
The item is in good aesthetic condition, with some signs of age, as shown in the photos. It comes with its original red rigid case, with a handle and black side rubber clasps perfectly intact.
Working!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
5.5 kg
Title additional information
Valentine
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Plastic
Designer/artist/maker
Ettore Sottsass
Model
Valentine
Manufacturer/ Brand
Olivetti
Colour
Red
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
35 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
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