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Creator: Olivetti
Olivetti Synthesis Ettore Sottsass Paper Basket - 1970s Industrial Design Icon
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the world of iconic Italian design with this melamine paper basket from the renowned Olivetti Synthesis Sottsass 45 Series, designed in 1973 by Ettore Sottsass and manufact...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Olivetti Desk Sets
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Plastic
Valentine by Ettore Sottsass 1968 Olivetti
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Lucca, IT
Valentine Rossa Macchina da Scrivere design Ettore Sottsass production Olivetti Italy 1968 Valentine original and complete with everything first series . Fantastic typewriter , Vale...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
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 Italia in 1960, the typewriter is in very good condition wit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Desk Sets
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Metal
Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
By Perry King, Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
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 Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Olivetti Synthesis 'Synthesis 45' Complete set plus clamp desk organizer
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Milano, IT
Olivetti ‘Synthesis 45' complete set with rare clamp desk organizer, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti italy in 1972.
This versatile set offers the option of combining the pieces or using them separately as per your preference. These vintage pieces are in excellent condition, bearing the stamp of the maker, signifying their authenticity.
For more insights into the iconic 'Synthesis 45' series by Sottsass for Olivetti, you can refer to the book "Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Italian Typewriter by Marcello Nizzoli for Olivetti, 1950s
By Olivetti, Marcello Nizzoli
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, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini, ET Personal 55 Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1985-86
By Mario Bellini, Olivetti
Located in London, GB
Mario Bellini (designer), Italy
Olivetti (manufacturer), Italy
ET Personal portable (electric) typewriter, designed 1985-86
Moulded ABS plasti...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Olivetti Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
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 Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass 1970s Melamine Office Set Olivetti Synthesis 45
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Amazing office set from the iconic Synthesis 45 series, designed in the 1973 by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Olivetti.
The story of Olivetti Synthesis goes back to the golden ...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Olivetti Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
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. The typewriter is included in the permanent collection of the MoMa as an excellent example of ind...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Desk Sets
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Metal
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Telephone Enorme designed by Ettore Sottsass for Brondi, 1986
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H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Modernist Paper Tray in Chrome 1970s
By Smokador, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful letter tray in polished aluminium / chrome finish with black enamel lining. In the style of Smokador. Clean and minimalist design that is timeless and classic. Unique and...
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Architectural Sculpture by Sottsass for Ultima Edizione, Italy 1986
By Ettore Sottsass, Ultima Edizione
Located in London, GB
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1950s Italian Pair of Cubes by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Two resin cubes, each containing a sphere, designed by Enzo Mari. Made in Italy by Danese Milano, 1950s.
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Ettore Sottsass 1970s Melamine Office Set Olivetti Synthesis 45
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Amazing office set from the iconic Synthesis 45 series, designed in the 1973 by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Olivetti.
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Plastic
Red Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King for Olivetti Synthesis
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
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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Materials
Plastic
H 4.53 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 in
Mario Bellini, LOGOS 50/60 (59) Electronic Printing Calculator for Olivetti 1972
By Mario Bellini, Olivetti
Located in London, GB
Mario Bellini (designer), Italy
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LOGOS 50/60 (59) Electronic Printing Calculator, designed 1972
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H 4.73 in W 16.54 in D 9.45 in
Mario Bellini, Lettera 12 Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1976-77
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Typewriter Olivetti Valentine Iconic Design by Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Vienna, AT
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H 4.73 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Ettore Sottsass & Perry A. King, Valentine Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1968
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti, Perry King
Located in London, GB
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Valentine portable typewriter, designed 1968
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Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass & Perry King
By Perry King, Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collectible “Valentine” typewriter, durable plastic storage box in apple green.
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H 13.78 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 in
1968, Ettore Sottsas & Perry King for Olivetti, Italy, Red Valentine Typewriter
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti, Perry King
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 typewriters come in a great handy box, which makes carrying possible. The boxes have a flexible rubber locking system.
One of the rubber bands lost a part, which is not necessary for the locking (#18). A plastic chip came of one of the typing writers...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Desk Sets
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Metal
H 4.53 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 in
Large Collection of 20th Century Typewriters Olivetti, Remington, Hermes etc
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A stunning large collection of 15 different brand typewriters and two early calculators from Olivetti. The collection include some fine Swiss, German, Italian and British examples from the 1930s till 1970s: Hermes Olivetti Remington Olympia Adler Erika Royal most examples still have their original travel hard cases great design like The Olivetti Lettera...
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H 3.55 in W 13 in D 12.21 in
Olivetti desk sets for sale on 1stDibs.
Olivetti desk sets 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 desk sets, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desk sets 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 desk sets by Fontana Arte, and Ettore Sottsass. Prices for Olivetti desk sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $217 and can go as high as $1,331, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $555.
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Questions About Olivetti Desk Sets
- 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.