Stunning collectible "desk chair," production Olivetti synthesis , design Ettore Sottsass, italy, 1975. Made on brown metal frame, yellow plastic seat and back. It measures cm 80 i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Olivetti

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

$2,200

H 27.56 in W 37.21 in D 17.52 in

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, h...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's

$6,039

H 30.32 in W 77.96 in D 19.69 in

Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's

By Studio BBPR, Olivetti

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti "Spazio" Desk with an Olive Felt Top, Italy, 1960's Designed in the 1960's by the Italian architecture collective Studio BBPR, this desk is a compact but di...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Olivetti

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

$532

H 4.34 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in

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 in 1960, the typewriter is in very good condition with case ...

Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti

Materials

Metal

Typist Chair Synthesis 45 Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy, 1970s

$2,842

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Typist Chair Synthesis 45 Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy, 1970s

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milano, IT

Typist Chair “Synthesis 45” Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy – 1970s Beginning in the 1970s, Ettore Sottsass developed an innovative and integrated system of office f...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti

Materials

Metal

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

$800 / item

H 4.34 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

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

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass Dark Olive Green Olivetti Synthesis Ashtray, Italy 1970s

$828

H 2.96 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Ettore Sottsass Dark Olive Green Olivetti Synthesis Ashtray, Italy 1970s

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Ettore Sottsass Dark Olive Green Olivetti Synthesis Ashtray with Its Original Box. Circa 1970 New Old Stock

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Olivetti

Materials

Plastic

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel

$16,500

H 78.75 in W 99.61 in D 13.78 in

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Green Coated Steel

By Olivetti, Studio BBPR

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, coated steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hir...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti

Materials

Steel

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2026	$450	Books	Metal	mid century
2026	$5,400	Desks	Iron, Plastic, Bakelite	1960
2025	$650	Desk Sets	Plastic	1972
2025	$771	Ashtrays	Plastic	1970s

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Olivetti furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Olivetti furniture 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 furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Alessandro Albrizzi, MIM Roma, and Gallotti & Radice. Prices for Olivetti furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $217 and can go as high as $19,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,850.

Questions About Olivetti

What happened to Olivetti?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
What happened to Olivetti was that it shifted its focus. When founded in 1908, the Italian company specialized in the manufacturing of typewriters. However, as new technologies emerged, Olivetti switched to designing and producing computers, tablets, smartphones, calculators and other electronics. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Olivetti typewriters and office furniture.
Who designed the Olivetti Valentine?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Ettore Sottsass and Perry King designed the Olivetti Valentine typewriter. The lightweight portable typewriter debuted in 1969 and remains popular with collectors to this day. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage typewriters from some of the world’s top sellers.