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When was the typewriter invented?
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The typewriter was invented in 1867. However, the inventors Christopher Latham Sholes, Carlos Glidden and Samuel W. Soule didn’t receive a patent until 1868. In 1873, their design went into production and hit the markets. These early typewriters were usually mounted on sewing machine stands. On 1stDibs, find a collection of typewriters.
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Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk. Classic Modernist design, Aluminum 'L' hand pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Art Deco Royal KHM Standard Typewriter c.1935
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An Art Deco Royal KHM series standard typewriter with black high gloss finish and gull wings. The nickel keys are glass with black and gold letters. Completely cleaned with ne...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Antique LC Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original LC Smith & Corona Typewriter with a 14 inch carriage. The serial number is 1A1758024-12 stamped in the inside. The keys are nickel with black face and white number...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Underwood Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Underwood standard typewriter was made in USA. This typewriter features black keys. The carriage advances very smoothly and the return, spacing, bell and all other features wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Underwood Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Underwood standard typewriter was made in USA. The carriage advances very smoothly and the return, spacing, bell and all other features work great as well. Solid machine for a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
