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1969 Olivetti introduces Valentine typewriter.
1969 Olivetti introduces Valentine typewriter.
Typewriters are available to encourage participation. Photo by Robby Campbell
Typewriters are available to encourage participation. Photo by Robby Campbell
MP1 typewriter designed in 1932 by Aldo Magnelli for Olivetti.
MP1 typewriter designed in 1932 by Aldo Magnelli for Olivetti.
The typewriter shown here was a flea-market find.
The typewriter shown here was a flea-market find.
A working vintage typewriter and telephone top the antique desk.
A working vintage typewriter and telephone top the antique desk.
Valentine I-47 typewriter designed in 1969 by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti.
Valentine I-47 typewriter designed in 1969 by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti.
A vaulted loft room complete with a typewriter and natural wood furnishings serves as the perfect hidden workspace. The chair is a vintage Cherner chair, the side table is Nanna Ditzel, and the wood lamp is a Muuto Wood model.
A vaulted loft room complete with a typewriter and natural wood furnishings serves as the perfect hidden workspace. The chair is a vintage Cherner chair, the side table is Nanna Ditzel, and the wood lamp is a Muuto Wood model.
A vintage typewriter, gifted to Bill from his daughter and son-in-law, is right at home in the office next to an iron figurine found in San Miguel de Allende. Brenda hangs her old watches, earrings, and charms around its waist, like a skirt.
A vintage typewriter, gifted to Bill from his daughter and son-in-law, is right at home in the office next to an iron figurine found in San Miguel de Allende. Brenda hangs her old watches, earrings, and charms around its waist, like a skirt.
Lexikon 82 typewriter designed in 1975 by Mario Bellini, A. Macchi Cassia, G. Pasini, and S. Pasqui for Olivetti.
Lexikon 82 typewriter designed in 1975 by Mario Bellini, A. Macchi Cassia, G. Pasini, and S. Pasqui for Olivetti.
Diego's typewriter. Easier to imagine him thundering his orders, but I expect he must of put a few to paper.
Diego's typewriter. Easier to imagine him thundering his orders, but I expect he must of put a few to paper.
The Typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti was dubbed the Biro of typewriters.
The Typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti was dubbed the Biro of typewriters.
IBM Upright Typewriter Prototype, IBM, 1981.
IBM Upright Typewriter Prototype, IBM, 1981.
A working vintage typewriter and telephone top the antique desk.
A working vintage typewriter and telephone top the antique desk.
The Press Room is dressed with leather and velvet furnishings, antiques, books and typewriters.
The Press Room is dressed with leather and velvet furnishings, antiques, books and typewriters.
ET Personal 55 Typewriter Italian architect Mario Bellini led electronics company Olivetti’s design division from 1963 to 1991, producing calculators, typewriters, and personal computers. He invented a tapered profile to reduce the heft of this machine, designed between 1985 and 1986.
ET Personal 55 Typewriter Italian architect Mario Bellini led electronics company Olivetti’s design division from 1963 to 1991, producing calculators, typewriters, and personal computers. He invented a tapered profile to reduce the heft of this machine, designed between 1985 and 1986.
A piece of typewriter paper mysteriously doubles as the writer. Ghost writer, perhaps?
A piece of typewriter paper mysteriously doubles as the writer. Ghost writer, perhaps?
The Adler typewriter Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson) used to type with.
The Adler typewriter Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson) used to type with.
The Valentine typewriter (1969) which is often regarded as the first “pop” designer object, was lightweight and portable and clearly highly influential to designers who came after.
The Valentine typewriter (1969) which is often regarded as the first “pop” designer object, was lightweight and portable and clearly highly influential to designers who came after.
Custom built-in furniture is found throughout the home, such as this piece in the living room. The Tahiti lamp, an abstracted and geometric bird shape, was designed for the 1981 Memphis collection, and the Olivetti Valentine typewriter turned a piece of office equipment into a fashion accessory.
Custom built-in furniture is found throughout the home, such as this piece in the living room. The Tahiti lamp, an abstracted and geometric bird shape, was designed for the 1981 Memphis collection, and the Olivetti Valentine typewriter turned a piece of office equipment into a fashion accessory.
Custom Desk: The Abe Writing Desk by Garret & Garage Walnut, brass, and embossed leather with family crest Office Chair: Vintage tufted 1920's original leather chair, Florence, Italy Vintage typewriter: 1930s Royal
Custom Desk: The Abe Writing Desk by Garret & Garage Walnut, brass, and embossed leather with family crest Office Chair: Vintage tufted 1920's original leather chair, Florence, Italy Vintage typewriter: 1930s Royal
Logitech’s wireless‚ candy-colored Pop Keys keyboards have “typewriter-style” mechanical keys with a retro feel but are very much designed for the young users of today. They come with eight programmable emoji keys and 12 shortcut keys for voice-to-text memos and quick muting during video calls or class.
Logitech’s wireless‚ candy-colored Pop Keys keyboards have “typewriter-style” mechanical keys with a retro feel but are very much designed for the young users of today. They come with eight programmable emoji keys and 12 shortcut keys for voice-to-text memos and quick muting during video calls or class.
Manly Vintage stocks top notch masculine style like this refurbished brushed metal casegood, which co-owner Morgan Gagne painstakingly prepped especially for The Vintage Bazaar. Gagne and biz partner Jayson Franklin also restore old typewriters and vintage fans. Photo by Felix Jung
Manly Vintage stocks top notch masculine style like this refurbished brushed metal casegood, which co-owner Morgan Gagne painstakingly prepped especially for The Vintage Bazaar. Gagne and biz partner Jayson Franklin also restore old typewriters and vintage fans. Photo by Felix Jung
Notably, the recreational centre within the complex was designed by famed Italian architect, Ettore Sottsass, and his architectural practice, Sottsass Associati. The architect’s enduring legacy is most remembered for his industrial design work, such as the famous Olivetti Valentine Typewriter and the Carlton bookcase. His architecture, like his product design, is instantly recognizable by bold primary colors and prominent geometrical structures.
Notably, the recreational centre within the complex was designed by famed Italian architect, Ettore Sottsass, and his architectural practice, Sottsass Associati. The architect’s enduring legacy is most remembered for his industrial design work, such as the famous Olivetti Valentine Typewriter and the Carlton bookcase. His architecture, like his product design, is instantly recognizable by bold primary colors and prominent geometrical structures.
The handbuilt set includes the following roster of furniture, lighting, and accessories: A George Nelson daybed and nightstand; Achille Castiglioni's Arco lamp; painter Barnett Newman's Vir Heroicus Sublimis; painter Helen Frankenthler's Robinson Wrap; a Florence Knoll credenza; Eero Saarinen Executive side chairs; a Pro Ject turntable; Florence Knoll sofa; Finn Juhl's Japan chairs; Donald Wexler's Palm Springs house; Rodney Graham's Inverted Drip Painting #43; a Danish modern–inspired sideboard; Josef Albers' Homage to a Square; Noguchi table; a Danish modern–inspired desk with Olivetti typewriter; Saarinen tulip table; and Florence Knoll chair.
The handbuilt set includes the following roster of furniture, lighting, and accessories: A George Nelson daybed and nightstand; Achille Castiglioni's Arco lamp; painter Barnett Newman's Vir Heroicus Sublimis; painter Helen Frankenthler's Robinson Wrap; a Florence Knoll credenza; Eero Saarinen Executive side chairs; a Pro Ject turntable; Florence Knoll sofa; Finn Juhl's Japan chairs; Donald Wexler's Palm Springs house; Rodney Graham's Inverted Drip Painting #43; a Danish modern–inspired sideboard; Josef Albers' Homage to a Square; Noguchi table; a Danish modern–inspired desk with Olivetti typewriter; Saarinen tulip table; and Florence Knoll chair.