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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. The desk is made of
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk. Classic Modernist design, Aluminum 'L' hand
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid Century English Chippendale Style Walnut Kneehole Typewriter Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s American writing desk in Georgian / Chippendale Styling. Features a matchbook walnut frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Walnut
