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

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Eight Valentine typewriters designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti (1969), in red ABS plastic, 35×12×36 cm, weight 3.8 kg, Italy, in used, non-working condition.

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Set of eight typewriters 'Valentine', designed by Ettore Sottsass (Olivetti, 1969).
Rare set consisting of eight original 'Valentine' typewriters, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti in 1969 — one of the absolute icons of 20th-century Italian design.
All the machines are original vintage pieces, complete with a red ABS hard case, but they are not in perfect condition.
A car is complete and in good overall condition.
The other seven have minor flaws or signs of aging.
Some have missing or damaged rubber closures of the suitcase (soft rubber stoppers/clips).
A car has the front part below the dashboard missing.
Overall, it is a rare collection of historical objects from the era.

Set of eight typewriters 'Valentine', designed by Ettore Sottsass (Olivetti, 1969).
Rare set consisting of eight original 'Valentine' typewriters, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti in 1969 — one of the absolute icons of 20th-century Italian design.
All the machines are original vintage pieces, complete with a red ABS hard case, but they are not in perfect condition.
A car is complete and in good overall condition.
The other seven have minor flaws or signs of aging.
Some have missing or damaged rubber closures of the suitcase (soft rubber stoppers/clips).
A car has the front part below the dashboard missing.
Overall, it is a rare collection of historical objects from the era.

Details

Plastic type
ABS
Style subtype
Space Age
Weight
3.8 kg
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Valentine, Olivetti
No. of items
8
Country of Origin
Italy
Designer/Artist/Maker
Ettore Sottsass, Perry King
Material
Plastic
Model
Valentine
Manufacturer/ Brand
Olivetti
Style
Vintage
Colour
Red
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
12 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
36 cm
In Working Order
No
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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