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Olivetti Praxis

Gli Animali Miniature Cabinet by Hans Von Klier, Italy, 1969
By Hans Von Klier, Planula di Agliana 1
Located in Geneva, CH
furniture and office equipment for Olivetti, the Praxis 48 Typewriter among their collaborative designs. In
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless Steel

Ettore Sottsass Rectangular Wooden Coffee Table by Poltronova 1960s Italy
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
, above all, with Olivetti (starting in 1957), for which he designed famous typewriters such as the Praxis
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Ettore Sottsass Rocchetto Round Side Table in Walnut Wood by Poltronova 1964
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
projects for Triennale di Milano and, above all, with Olivetti (starting in 1957), for which he designed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Tables

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Wood, Plastic, Walnut

Ettore Sottsass Walnut Rocchetto Side Table for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 2
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Vicenza, IT
collaborations with institutions such as Triennale di Milano and Olivetti. Notably, his designs for Olivetti
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Walnut

Ettore Sottsass Califfo Sofa in Wood and Multicoloured Velvet Poltronova 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
, above all, with Olivetti (starting in 1957), for which he designed famous typewriters such as the Praxis
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Ettore Sottsass Dining Table in Wood and Black Lacquered Metal by Poltronova 50s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
all, with Olivetti (starting in 1957), for which he designed famous typewriters such as the Praxis 48
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal, Brass

Ettore Sottsass Flying Carpet Armchair by Bedding Brevetti 1970s Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Set of 2 Blue Amanta Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
held the position of chief design consultant at the Olivetti company; among his most famous projects
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Set of 3 Red Amanta Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
stores. From 1963 he held the position of chief design consultant at the Olivetti company; among his most
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic

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Ettore Sottsass Wall Mirror with Brass Frame by Santambrogio & DeBerti 1950s
By Santambrogio & De Berti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
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Ettore Sottsass Olivetti "Praxis 48" electronic typewriter Italy 1964
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
designed for Olivetti by Sottsass, and the Praxis 48 typewriter shares that computer's playful futurism and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Ettore Sottsass Italian Typewriter
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Olivetti praxis 48 electronic typewriter designed by Sottsass, in excellent working order and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Ettore Sottsass Italian Typewriter
Ettore Sottsass Italian Typewriter
H 6.3 in W 17.7 in D 13.4 in
Ettore Sottsass & Hans Von Klier, ‘Praxis 48’ Typewriter, Olivetti, 1964
By Ettore Sottsass, Hans Von Klier, Olivetti
Located in London, GB
Ettore Sottsass & Hans Von Klier (designers) Olivetti (manufacturer), Italy 'praxis 48
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Ettore Sottsass Coat Racks in Wood and Metal Hooks by Poltonova 1950s Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
, above all, with Olivetti (starting in 1957), for which he designed famous typewriters such as the Praxis
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Ettore Sottsass Cruet Set in Stainless Steel and Glass by Alessi 1978 Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Alessi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
, with Olivetti (starting in 1957), for which he designed famous typewriters such as the Praxis 48
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Stainless Steel

Ettore Sottsass Cruet Set in Stainless Steel and Glass by Alessi 1978 Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Alessi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
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Olivetti "Praxis 48" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desk Accessories

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Praxis typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chicago, IL
Praxis 48 Made in Canada]. Signed with embossed manufacturer's mark to face: [Olivetti Underwood Praxis
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20th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum, Steel

Praxis typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Praxis typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
H 6.5 in W 17.75 in D 13.5 in
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Olivetti Praxis For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal olivetti praxis for your home. A olivetti praxis — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect olivetti praxis — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A olivetti praxis is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made olivetti praxis has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Olivetti Praxis?

A olivetti praxis can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,489, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $19,362.