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Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

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.  

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s
Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti

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 ...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Italian modern red advertising sign Valentine Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti 1970s
Italian modern red advertising sign Valentine Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti 1970s

Italian modern red advertising sign Valentine Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti 1970s

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern red advertising sign Valentine Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti 1970s Advertising sign model Valentine in red printed plastic depicting a stylized typewriter.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Olivetti Red Typewriter & Case Model "Valentine" by Ettore Sottsass
Vintage Olivetti Red Typewriter & Case Model "Valentine" by Ettore Sottsass

Vintage Olivetti Red Typewriter & Case Model "Valentine" by Ettore Sottsass

By Olivetti, Perry King, Ettore Sottsass

Located in St. Louis, MO

The Olivetti Valentine portable typewriter was designed by Perry King in collaboration with Ettore Sottsass in 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

Located in Buffalo, NY

Designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King, the typewriter is housed in the permanent collection of the MoMA as an iconic example of Pop Art design. It is one of the rare typewriters...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s
Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s

Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s

By Ettore Arcelli and Cesare Pattarino, Olivetti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s Typewriter model Valentine with rectangular base and rounded corners, in bright red painted metal.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Jill metal and glass sconce by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Arteluce 90'
Jill metal and glass sconce by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Arteluce 90'

Jill metal and glass sconce by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Arteluce 90'

By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce

Located in Padova, IT

Perry King (born in London in 1938) had studied Industrial Design in Great Britain, in Birmingham, but had settled in Italy since 1964, becoming one of the most appreciated figures -...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Ettore Sottsass Valentine Portable Typewriter for Olivetti, 1968
Ettore Sottsass Valentine Portable Typewriter for Olivetti, 1968

Ettore Sottsass Valentine Portable Typewriter for Olivetti, 1968

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Vienna, AT

Ettore Sottsass valentine portable typewriter for Olivetti, 1968.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Valentine by Ettore Sottsass 1968 Olivetti
Valentine by Ettore Sottsass 1968 Olivetti

Valentine by Ettore Sottsass 1968 Olivetti

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H 4.73 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in

Valentine by Ettore Sottsass 1968 Olivetti

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Lucca, IT

Valentine Rossa Macchina da Scrivere design Ettore Sottsass produzione Olivetti Italia 1968 Valentine originale e completa di tutto prima serie .

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Ettore Sottsass / Valentine Typewriter
Ettore Sottsass / Valentine Typewriter

Ettore Sottsass / Valentine Typewriter

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H 4 in W 13 in D 13.5 in

Ettore Sottsass / Valentine Typewriter

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A design icon, the Valentine bright red typewriter turned the mundane office object into a work of art, made in Italy by machine manufacturer Olivetti.With a storage case and build i...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Metal

Ettorre Sottsass Valentine Olivetti Portable Typewriter
Ettorre Sottsass Valentine Olivetti Portable Typewriter

Ettorre Sottsass Valentine Olivetti Portable Typewriter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unique Sottsass designed portable typewriter in is own carrying case

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Vintage 1960s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Iconic Typewriter Valentine by E. Sottsass for Olivetti
Iconic Typewriter Valentine by E. Sottsass for Olivetti

Iconic Typewriter Valentine by E. Sottsass for Olivetti

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This iconic ‘Valentine’ typewriter was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti in Italy in 1969.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Rare Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti
Rare Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

Rare Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The ‘Valentine’ typewriter was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy in 1969.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed By Ettore Sottsass & Perry King.
Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed By Ettore Sottsass & Perry King.

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed By Ettore Sottsass & Perry King.

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Olivetti Valentine portable typewriter was designed by Perry King in collaboration with Ettore Sottsass and was in production in 1969.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Italy 1960s
Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Italy 1960s

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Italy 1960s

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Italy 1960s The Olivetti Valentine typewriter, designed by the renowned Ettore Sottsass in the late 1960s, is a true icon of Italian...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass red Valentine Typewriter for Olivetti, Italy
Ettore Sottsass red Valentine Typewriter for Olivetti, Italy

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.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Olivetti Valentine Ettore Sottsass Jr in Grey, Italy, 1969
Olivetti Valentine Ettore Sottsass Jr in Grey, Italy, 1969

Olivetti Valentine Ettore Sottsass Jr in Grey, Italy, 1969

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Early and rare grey edition of the famous 'Valentine' typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr. and manufactured by Olivetti, Italy 1969.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Italian red typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass Perry King Olivetti, 1970s
Italian red typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass Perry King Olivetti, 1970s

Italian red typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass Perry King Olivetti, 1970s

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti, 1970s Iconic typewriter model Valentine with rectangular base and rounded corners, in bright re...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Italian modern Red Typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s
Italian modern Red Typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s

Italian modern Red Typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Red Typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s Iconic and vintage typewriter mod.

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti

Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass, 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.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti valentine typewriter
Ettore Sottsass Olivetti valentine typewriter

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti valentine typewriter

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H 13.78 in W 13.39 in D 4.34 in

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti valentine typewriter

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) for Olivetti and was called the Valentine cause it was designed on 14th of februari 1969.

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Vintage 1960s Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Red ABS Plastic Valentine Typewriter Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Mid-Century Italy
Red ABS Plastic Valentine Typewriter Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Mid-Century Italy

Red ABS Plastic Valentine Typewriter Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Mid-Century Italy

By Olivetti, Perry King, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Olivetti Valentine typewriter, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King and launched in 1969, is one of the most iconic industrial design pieces of the 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter
Olivetti Valentine Typewriter

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter

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H 5 in W 13.5 in D 14 in

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter

By Perry King, Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

This is the iMac of it's day: the bright red Olivetti Valentine typewriter. 
 Designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King, the typewriter is housed in the permanent collection of th...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

harlow dining chair by ettore sottsass for poltrona frau, 1971
harlow dining chair by ettore sottsass for poltrona frau, 1971

harlow dining chair by ettore sottsass for poltrona frau, 1971

By Poltrona Frau, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

ettore sottsass, austrian-born designer of global fame as co-founder of the „memphis“ group became a true „renaissance man“ of the 20th century. every design museum all over the worl...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 harlow dining chair by ettore sottsass for poltrona frau, 1971
1 harlow dining chair by ettore sottsass for poltrona frau, 1971

1 harlow dining chair by ettore sottsass for poltrona frau, 1971

By Poltrona Frau, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

ettore sottsass, austrian-born designer of global fame as co-founder of the „memphis“ group became a true „renaissance man“ of the 20th century. every design museum all over the worl...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Planula Swivel Desk Chair by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
Planula Swivel Desk Chair by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s

Planula Swivel Desk Chair by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s

By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Planula, Ettore Sottsass

Located in amstelveen, NL

His career crossed paths with many important designers of the age including Ettore Sottsass, designing the iconic Valentine typewriter with him in 1968.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Typewriter "Valentine" Designed by Ettore Sottsass, Italy
Typewriter "Valentine" Designed by Ettore Sottsass, Italy

Typewriter "Valentine" Designed by Ettore Sottsass, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Vienna, AT

A legendary design icon by the Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy, Made in Spain. On 14th of February 1969 the typewriter was launched, this is the...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti
Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

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H 4.73 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Weesp, NL

The most beautiful portable typewriter, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King in 1969 for Olivetti Italy, made in Barcelona, Spain. This grey version is the rarest to com...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

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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 to the case one with Spanish keys. 3 pieces available.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

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H 4.34 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Famous portable typewriter by Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy from the 1960s. Totally functional with some wear to the case one with Spanish keys. 3 pieces available.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy, 1969
Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy, 1969

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy, 1969

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Early edition of the famous 'Valentine' typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr. and manufactured by Olivetti, Italy, 1969.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy, 1969
Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy, 1969

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy, 1969

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Early edition of the famous 'Valentine' typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr. and manufactured by Olivetti, Italy, 1969.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Olivetti RED Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass Memphis
Vintage Olivetti RED Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass Memphis

Vintage Olivetti RED Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass Memphis

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your enjoyment and iconic OLIVETTI RED VALENTINE Portable Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass. (In 1970 Richard Burton was snapped arriving at Heathrow airport with a customized Valent...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Olivetti Red Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass Memphis
Vintage Olivetti Red Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass Memphis

Vintage Olivetti Red Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass Memphis

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your enjoyment and iconic Olivetti Red Valentine portable typewriter by Ettore Sottsass.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Space Age Ettore Sottsass Typewriter Olivetti Valentine
Space Age Ettore Sottsass Typewriter Olivetti Valentine

Space Age Ettore Sottsass Typewriter Olivetti Valentine

By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Red portable typewriter in working condition with original traveler box. The design is from 1969. Made in Italy - 60s/70s dimensions: 11.5 cm heigh 34.5 depth 35 cm width ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Inkwells

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Metal

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter in Blue, 1969
Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter in Blue, 1969

Ettore Sottsass Olivetti Valentine Typewriter in Blue, 1969

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Ultra rare Ettore Sottsass collectable, world known typewriter the Valentine.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Ettore Sottsass Red Valentine Olivetti Mid-Century Typewriter
Ettore Sottsass Red Valentine Olivetti Mid-Century Typewriter

Ettore Sottsass Red Valentine Olivetti Mid-Century Typewriter

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Stunning color on this Olivetti Typewriter, by Ettore Sottsass can be used for interior design and or for function as a typewriter. Case has wear Any questions please call, email o...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass produced by Olivetti, Italy ca. 1960s
Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass produced by Olivetti, Italy ca. 1960s

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass produced by Olivetti, Italy ca. 1960s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Geneva, CH

Vintage iconic Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Olivetti, Italy ca. 1960s Very good working condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Valentine Typewriter, Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti Synthesis 1968
Valentine Typewriter, Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti Synthesis 1968

Valentine Typewriter, Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti Synthesis 1968

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Bright red Ettore Sottsass and Perry King typewriter for Olivetti Synthesis, Italy 1968. Sleek industrial/space age design make this item easily portable via a plastic carrying case....

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King
Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King

By Perry King, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Olivetti valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King in 1969 It is part of the permanent collection of the MOMA in New York, Triennlale Design Museum in Milan.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King
Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King

By Perry King, Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Olivetti Valentine portable typewriter was designed by Perry King in collaboration with Ettore Sottsass in 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King
Olivetti Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King

By Olivetti, Perry King, Ettore Sottsass

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

This is the iMac of it's day: the bright red Olivetti Valentine typewriter. 
 Designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King, the typewriter is housed in the permanent collection of th...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Red Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King for Olivetti Synthesis
Red Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King for Olivetti Synthesis

Red Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King for Olivetti Synthesis

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Lisboa, PT

Designed by Italian Ettore Sottsass and Briton Perry King, and launched in 1969, this was probably the most famous of Olivetti's typewriters. Shown here in its signature bright red i...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King, 1969
Olivetti Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King, 1969

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King, 1969

By Olivetti, Perry King, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King designed the Valentine typewriter for Olivetti as an “Anti-machine machine,” for use “anyplace but an office."

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King with Olivetti Hang Tag
Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King with Olivetti Hang Tag

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King with Olivetti Hang Tag

By Perry King, Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in San Diego, CA

Olivetti valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King, designed in 1968 for Olivetti.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Ettore Sottsass & Perry A. King, Valentine Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1968
Ettore Sottsass & Perry A. King, Valentine Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1968

Ettore Sottsass & Perry A. King, Valentine Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1968

By Olivetti, Perry King, Ettore Sottsass

Located in London, GB

Ettore Sottsass (designer), Austria/Italy Perry A. King (designer), UK Olivetti (manufacturer), Italy Valentine portable typewriter, designed 1968 Red ABS plastic (and other pl...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter

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H 4.5 in W 13.5 in D 14 in

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful red, collectable and usable portable typewriter with original case by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Functions well with some wear.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry A. King for Olivetti 1969
Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry A. King for Olivetti 1969

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry A. King for Olivetti 1969

By Perry King, Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Vienna, AT

One of the most beautiful portable typewriters, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King in 1969 for Olivetti Italy, made in Spain. A real POP ART design icon, to be seen in Des...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King with Olivetti Book and Bag
Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King with Olivetti Book and Bag

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King with Olivetti Book and Bag

By Ettore Sottsass, Perry King, Olivetti

Located in San Diego, CA

Olivetti valentine typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King, designed in 1968 for Olivetti.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti 1969
Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti 1969

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti 1969

By Perry King, Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Vienna, AT

One of the most beautiful portable typewriters, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King in 1969 for Olivetti Italy, made in Spain. A real POP ART design icon, to be seen in Des...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Ettore Sottsass 1953 Ice Bucket Mela
Ettore Sottsass 1953 Ice Bucket Mela

Ettore Sottsass 1953 Ice Bucket Mela

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Weesp, NL

Sottsass described the Valentine as "a brio among typewriters."

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wine Coolers

Materials

Aluminum

1968, Ettore Sottsas & Perry King for Olivetti, Italy, Red "Valentine" Typewrite
1968, Ettore Sottsas & Perry King for Olivetti, Italy, Red "Valentine" Typewrite

1968, Ettore Sottsas & Perry King for Olivetti, Italy, Red "Valentine" Typewrite

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Naples, IT

Olivetti Valentine is an Olivetti typewriter born in 1968 from the project of Ettore Sottsass and Perry A.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Olivetti Typewriter Vintage Model "Valentine" 1969 Pop Art Icoon
Olivetti Typewriter Vintage Model "Valentine" 1969 Pop Art Icoon

Olivetti Typewriter Vintage Model "Valentine" 1969 Pop Art Icoon

By Giorgio Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Olivetti Valetine is an icon for its expressive design and practical usability portable, manual typewriter known for its typical red ABS plastic housing and matching red case. Th...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

1968, Ettore Sottsas & Perry King for Olivetti, Italy, Red Valentine Typewriter
1968, Ettore Sottsas & Perry King for Olivetti, Italy, Red Valentine Typewriter

1968, Ettore Sottsas & Perry King for Olivetti, Italy, Red Valentine Typewriter

By Perry King, Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Only One Left !!! Red Valentine Typewriter by Olivetti. Three beautiful typewriters are available. Mechanics is still good, but typewriters ribbon needs to be renewed. The typewrite...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Planula Swivel Desk Arm Chairs by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
Planula Swivel Desk Arm Chairs by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s

Planula Swivel Desk Arm Chairs by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s

By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Planula, Ettore Sottsass

Located in amstelveen, NL

His career crossed paths with many important designers of the age including Ettore Sottsass, designing the iconic Valentine typewriter with him in 1968.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Perry King and Santiago Miranda desk chair for Planula - Italy, 1970s
Perry King and Santiago Miranda desk chair for Planula - Italy, 1970s

Perry King and Santiago Miranda desk chair for Planula - Italy, 1970s

By Perry King and Santiago Miranda

Located in London, GB

His career crossed paths with many important designers of the age including Ettore Sottsass, designing the iconic Valentine typewriter with him in 1968.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede

Valentine typewriter by Etore Sottsass
Valentine typewriter by Etore Sottsass

Valentine typewriter by Etore Sottsass

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H 13 in W 14 in D 4.5 in

Valentine typewriter by Etore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in New York, NY

Valentine Typewriter in unusual Gray, called the Valentine-S model.

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Illuminated "Ultrafragola" Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass
Illuminated "Ultrafragola" Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass

Illuminated "Ultrafragola" Wall Mirror by Ettore Sottsass

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Although Sottsass later dismissed the Valentine as "too obvious, a bit like a girl wearing a very short skirt and too much make-up, it is still seen as an iconic ‘pop’ product.

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"Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
"Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

"Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

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H 4.5 in W 13.5 in D 14 in

"Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Iconic portable typewriter by Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy. Missing one of two spacer keys, totally functional with some wear to the case.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Memphis Group Desk Accessories

Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter
Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter

Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter

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H 4.73 in W 13.78 in L 4.73 in

Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter

By Ettore Sottsass, Perry King, Olivetti

Located in Bastrop, TX

This dapper “Valentine” machine was designed by Ettore Sottsass with Perry King in 1969 when Sottsass convinced Olivetti manufacturers of the portable device’s purpose to keep poets ...

Category

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Materials

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Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti
Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

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H 4.34 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti

Located in Cologne, DE

In 1969 Ettore Sottsass created together with Perry King the famous travel typewriter Valentine for Olivetti.

Category

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Materials

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Iconic Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti
Iconic Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

Iconic Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an outstanding example of one of the most acknowledged design classics of the 20th century. This Valentine Typewriter is in excellent condition and even retains all of it's o...

Category

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Vintage Italian 1980s Ettore Sottsass "Tahiti" Table Lamp in Polychrome Metal
Vintage Italian 1980s Ettore Sottsass "Tahiti" Table Lamp in Polychrome Metal

Vintage Italian 1980s Ettore Sottsass "Tahiti" Table Lamp in Polychrome Metal

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

He opened his own design studio in 1947, and in 1958 Sottsass was hired by Italian manufacturer Olivetti, for whom he designed electronic devices including the iconic typewriter Vale...

Category

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Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

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H 4.3 in W 14.7 in D 13.3 in

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This modern icon of design the valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1968 is a delite to behold and see displayed as a piece of art in any setting.

Category

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Materials

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Sottsass Valentine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sottsass valentine for your home. Frequently made of plastic, metal and steel, every sottsass valentine was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a sottsass valentine — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A sottsass valentine, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti and Perry King each produced at least one beautiful sottsass valentine that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sottsass Valentine?

Prices for a sottsass valentine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $339 and can go as high as $2,200, while the average can fetch as much as $768.

Ettore Sottsass for sale on 1stDibs

An architect, industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, Ettore Sottsass led a revolution in the aesthetics and technology of modern design in the late 20th century. He was a wild man of the Radical Design movement that swept Italy in the late 1960s and ’70s, rejecting rationalism and modernism in favor of ever-more outrageous imaginings in lighting and furniture such as mirrors, lamps, chairs and tables.

Sottsass was the oldest member of the Memphis Group — a design collective, formed in Milan in 1980, whose irreverent, spirited members included Alessandro Mendini, Michele de Lucchi, Michael Graves and Shiro Kuramata. All had grown disillusioned by the staid, black-and-brown “corporatized” modernism that had become endemic in the 1970s. Memphis (the name stemmed from the title of a Bob Dylan song) countered with bold, brash, colorful, yet quirkily minimal designs for furniture, glassware, ceramics and metalwork. 

The Memphis Group mocked high-status by building furniture with inexpensive materials such as plastic laminates, decorated to resemble exotic finishes such as animal skins. Their work was both functional and — as intended — shocking.

Even as it preceded the Memphis Group's formal launch, Sottsass's iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell and radical pops of pink neon — embodies many of the collective's postmodern ideals. 

Sottsass created innovative furnishings for the likes of Artemide, Knoll, Zanotta and Poltronova, where he reigned as artistic director for nearly two decades beginning in 1958. His most-recognized designs appeared in the first Memphis collection, issued in 1981 — notably the multihued, angular Carlton room divider and Casablanca bookcase. As pieces on 1stDibs demonstrate, however, Sottsass is at his most inspired and expressive in smaller, secondary furnishings such as lamps and chandeliers, and in table pieces and glassware that have playful and sculptural qualities.

Sottsass left the Memphis Group in 1985 in order to concentrate on the growth of Sottsass Associati, a design and architecture consultancy he cofounded in 1980. 

It was as an artist that Sottsass was celebrated in his life, in exhibitions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, in 2006, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art a year later. Even then Sottsass’s work prompted critical debate. And for a man whose greatest pleasure was in astonishing, delighting and ruffling feathers, perhaps there was no greater accolade. That the work remains so revolutionary and bold — that it breaks with convention so sharply it will never be considered mainstream — is a testament to his genius.

Find Ettore Sottsass lighting, decorative objects and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.