Ettore Sottsass, Perry King - Olivetti - Valentine - Typewriter - 1960-1970

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Description from the seller

This object is an Olivetti Valentine, a famous portable typewriter from 1969 designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King.
Design: It is an icon of Italian industrial design, characterized by a body in ABS plastic and a minimalist design.
Color: Although red is the color most known, this specimen is in the rare white color.
Features: It is equipped with a 43-key keyboard and a 13 mm fabric ribbon.
Container: It is designed to be carried inside its own plastic container, which doubles as a case.

This object is an Olivetti Valentine, a famous portable typewriter from 1969 designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King.
Design: It is an icon of Italian industrial design, characterized by a body in ABS plastic and a minimalist design.
Color: Although red is the color most known, this specimen is in the rare white color.
Features: It is equipped with a 43-key keyboard and a 13 mm fabric ribbon.
Container: It is designed to be carried inside its own plastic container, which doubles as a case.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
5 kg
Title additional information
Olivetti Valentine
Number of objects
1
Material
Plastic
Designer/artist/maker
Ettore Sottsass, Perry King
Manufacturer/ Brand
Olivetti - Valentine
Colour
White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
35 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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