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Creator: Olivetti
Italian Typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40
By Olivetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Giorgio Soave Paper weight for Olivetti, Italy 1970s
By Olivetti
Located in Milan, IT
Giorgio Soave Paper weight for Olivetti, Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Italian Typewriter by Marcello Nizzoli for Olivetti, 1950s
By Marcello Nizzoli, Olivetti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Lettera 22 portable typewriter, of enameled metal and plastic, designed by Marcello Nizzoli and produced by the progressive manufacturer Olivetti in Italy, circa 1954. Nizzoli (1887-...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
By Perry King, Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
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. It is known for its unconventional design...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Olivetti Portable Typewriter Model Lettera 27
By Olivetti
Located in Palermo, IT
Olivetti portable typewriter model Lettera 27.
Intact and functional, equipped with transport cover.
Good condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Typewriter Olivetti Studio 42, 1946 Italy
By Olivetti
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Italy in the 1940's by Olivetti.
Made of plastic, chrome.
Fully functional, re-polished, in original condition with signs of wear.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Olivetti Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Malmö, SE
Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener in Stainless Steel. Designed by Enzo Mari in 1961. Produced by Danese Milano in the 1960s.
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Italian modern Wastepaper basket by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesis 1970
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Olivetti Synthesis 'Synthesis 45' Complete set plus clamp desk organizer
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Olivetti decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Olivetti decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects 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 decorative objects by Richard Sapper, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, and Marco Zanuso. Prices for Olivetti decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $217 and can go as high as $1,420, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $702.
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Questions About Olivetti Decorative Objects
- What happened to Olivetti?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ettore 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.