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Valentine by Ettore Sottsass 1968 Olivetti
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Lucca, IT
Valentine Rossa Macchina da Scrivere design Ettore Sottsass production Olivetti Italy 1968 Valentine original and complete with everything first series . Fantastic typewriter , Vale...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Naples, IT
Famous and Iconic Portable Typewriter Mod. Valentine designed by Ettore Sottsass and Peter King, for the company Olivetti Italia in 1960, the typewriter is in very good condition wit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti, Perry King
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
The Olivetti Valentine is a portable, mechanical, travel typewriter that was manufactured by the Italian company Olivetti from 1969 to 2000. It is known for its unconventional design...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass 1970s Melamine Office Set Olivetti Synthesis 45
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Amazing office set from the iconic Synthesis 45 series, designed in the 1973 by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Olivetti.
The story of Olivetti Synthesis goes back to the golden ...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Italian Typewriter by Marcello Nizzoli for Olivetti, 1950s
By Marcello Nizzoli, Olivetti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Lettera 22 portable typewriter, of enameled metal and plastic, designed by Marcello Nizzoli and produced by the progressive manufacturer Olivetti in Italy, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Wastepaper basket by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesis 1970
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wastepaper basket by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesis, 1970s
Square-based wastepaper basket in burgundy red plastic. The structure is made up of a series of cor...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Olivetti Synthesis 'Synthesis 45' Complete set plus clamp desk organizer
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Milano, IT
Olivetti ‘Synthesis 45' complete set with rare clamp desk organizer, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti italy in 1972.
This versatile set offers the option of combining the pieces or using them separately as per your preference. These vintage pieces are in excellent condition, bearing the stamp of the maker, signifying their authenticity.
For more insights into the iconic 'Synthesis 45' series by Sottsass for Olivetti, you can refer to the book "Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Mario Bellini, ET Personal 55 Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1985-86
By Olivetti, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Mario Bellini (designer), Italy
Olivetti (manufacturer), Italy
ET Personal portable (electric) typewriter, designed 1985-86
Moulded ABS plasti...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter C. 1960's
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Designed by Ettore Sottsass and Peter King, the typewriter is housed in the permanent collection of the MoMa as an excellent example of pop art.
The typewriter also presaged Sottsas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Italian Typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40
By Olivetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Vienna, AT
Famous portable typewriter by Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy from the 1960s.
Totally functional with some wear.
3 pieces available.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Ettore Sottsass red Valentine Typewriter for Olivetti, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and Peter King for Olivetti. The typewriter is included in the permanent collection of the MoMa as an excellent example of ind...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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Mario Bellini, LOGOS 50/60 (59) Electronic Printing Calculator for Olivetti 1972
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H 2.75 in W 10.75 in L 2.75 in
Olivetti decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Olivetti decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Olivetti decorative objects, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Olivetti were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Richard Sapper, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, and Marco Zanuso. Prices for Olivetti decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $217 and can go as high as $1,420, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $702.
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Questions About Olivetti Decorative Objects
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