Olivetti Valentine typewriter by Ettore Stottsass

Valentine typewriter by olivetti. Description. A true emotional object, the red "valentine" portable by ettore sottsass and perry king, designers integrated into the italian company olivetti, is prized by the generation from pop culture. Playful and efficient, this compact device is placed in a box with a handle that makes it transportable. Through its design, valentine symbolizes the casual attitude of the 1960s, while taking advantage of the innovative qualities of plastic that then invade everyday objects. Its bright color meets the acid colors of furniture and clothing, while exploiting the new possibilities of molding and deformation allowed by this lightweight material. The tape is operational but provide replacement. A single side closure rubber. Works perfectly and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

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