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

The Olivetti Valentine is an iconic portable typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King in 1969. Produced by the famous Italian company Olivetti, this machine revolutionized the design of office tools with its vibrant red color and matching case, turning a functional object into a pop art work. The Valentine represented a break with traditional typewriters, proposing a playful and accessible design that reflected the innovative spirit of the 1960s.

This item is particularly appreciated by 20th-century design collectors, Olivetti enthusiasts, and lovers of the Memphis movement and Italian design. The Valentine is considered an icon of industrial design and is part of the permanent collections of major museums such as New York's MoMA. Its value lies not only in functionality, but above all in its cultural significance as a symbol of innovation and creativity in Italian design.