ABC Portable - Machine à écrire - 1950-1960

Typewriter portable ABC éblouissant des années 1950 – icône du design allemand du milieu du siècle (style Wagenfeld) – disposition AZERTY rare
Why invest in this piece?
High-quality, compact German typewriters from the golden age of industrial design are rapidly appreciating in value.
Whether you are an avid typewriter collector, a vintage enthusiast, or an interior designer looking for that perfect retro-chic focal point for a mid-century desk, this ABC typewriter checks every single box.

Short Description:
Up for auction is a magnificent piece of mid-century industrial history: a 1950s ABC portable typewriter, beautifully finished in a textured olive-green hammertone lacquer with contrasting cream-white keys. Produced by the renowned German manufacturer Koch's Adler Nähmaschinenwerke in Bielefeld, this model is a true masterpiece of functionalist post-war design, heavily influenced by the legendary Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
Featuring a rare AZERTY layout, this ultra-compact, lightweight machine is both a collector's dream and a striking interior design statement.
Description:
Design & Aesthetics:
This typewriter is the epitome of the Mid-Century Modern and Bauhaus philosophies, where form flawlessly follows function.
Its sleek, organic, and ultra-low profile body was revolutionary for its time, designed to be highly portable and easily tucked away.
The gorgeous olive-green / reseda-green hammertone finish is in beautiful condition, catching the light perfectly and highlighting the machine’s clean, biomorphic curves.
Condition & Quality:
Visual Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The body shows very minimal signs of age, maintaining a brilliant gloss and depth in the paint.
The original, iconic gold and black "ABC" logo on the front left is fully intact and crisp.
Mechanical Condition: The keys strike fluidly, and the carriage moves smoothly across the rails.
Keyboard Layout: Features a highly sought-after AZERTY layout, making it a fantastic find for French-speaking collectors or writers looking for an authentic vintage typing experience.
Specifications:
Brand/Model: ABC Portable Typewriter
Manufacturer: Koch's Adler Nähmaschinenwerke AG (Bielefeld, West Germany)Era: Circa 1955–1960
Color: Industrial Olive/Grey-Green (Hammertone finish) with Cream keys
Layout: AZERTY
Dimensions: Ultra-compact 32 x 31 x 9.5 cm
Weight: Approx. 4.5 kg