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Vintage Olivetti Studio 45 typewriter – Sottsass Design (1960s)

Authentic semi-portable mechanical Olivetti Studio 45 typewriter, a masterpiece of Italian industrial design from the 1960s!

Designed in 1967 by the famous designer Ettore Sottsass (founder of the Memphis Group), it combines a unique retro aesthetic with the legendary durability of the Olivetti brand.

Condition and features :
• Aesthetics: Excellent overall condition. The ABS plastic color is well preserved.
• Mechanical: Fully functional. The ergonomic concave keys offer exceptional typing comfort, the carriage glides smoothly, and the end-of-line bell works wonderfully.
• Equipment: Sold with its original rigid and functional carrying case, ideal for protecting or moving it.

Perfect for writing enthusiasts, vintage object collectors, or as a superb retro/mid-century decorative piece.

Machine à écrire vintage Olivetti Studio 45 – Design Sottsass (1960s)

Authentique machine à écrire mécanique semi-portable Olivetti Studio 45, un chef-d'œuvre du design industriel italien des années 60 !

Conçue en 1967 par le célèbre designer Ettore Sottsass (fondateur du groupe Memphis), elle allie une esthétique rétro unique à la robustesse légendaire de la marque Olivetti.

État et caractéristiques :
• Esthétique : Excellent état général. La couleur plastique ABS est bien conservée.
• Mécanique : Parfaitement fonctionnelle. Les touches concaves ergonomiques offrent un confort de frappe exceptionnel, le chariot glisse avec fluidité et la clochette de fin de ligne fonctionne à merveille.
• Équipement : Vendue avec sa valise de transport d'origine rigide et fonctionnelle, idéale pour la protéger ou la déplacer.

Parfaite pour les passionnés d'écriture, les collectionneurs d'objets vintage, ou comme superbe pièce de décoration rétro/mid-century.

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Ettore Sottsass - Olivetti, Studio 45 - Typewriter - 1960-1970

1960-1970 - Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

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Olivetti Studio 45 mechanical typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass, made of ABS plastic, metal, rubber, steel and aluminium, in excellent condition with minimal wear, in working order, dating from the 1960s, origin Spain, sold with its original rigid carrying case.

Ettore Sottsass - Olivetti, Studio 45 - Typewriter - 1960-1970

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Olivetti Studio 45 mechanical typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass, made of ABS plastic, metal, rubber, steel and aluminium, in excellent condition with minimal wear, in working order, dating from the 1960s, origin Spain, sold with its original rigid carrying case.

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