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Creator: Olivetti
1970, Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesi in Brown Plastic
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Olivetti side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Olivetti side chairs 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 side chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side chairs by Olivetti were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side chairs by Rodney Kinsman, Mart Stam, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Olivetti side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,024 and can go as high as $1,024, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,024.
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Questions About Olivetti Side Chairs
- 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.


