1969 Olivetti Valentine Italian Typewriter. Well preserved and in perfect working order.

Smart Olivetti Valentine typewriter made in 1969. This is a real icon of the 20th century design which set off a worldwide furor in the 1970s and became one of the most popular typewriters ever. The item is in great condition and works like new. Its functionality and elegance are two of its most remarkable features, and this article is both a decorative piece and a useful desk accessory. The machines casing is made of bright red plastic, while the keyboard is black. The carriages rules and some other parts are made of silvery metal, and they are all in good condition and with no trace of rust. The typewriter comes with its protecting cover or lid; this cover is also made of red plastic and keeps the curious smart locking system which lets the user grip the back handle of the typewriter in order to carry it comfortably. The hooks are in perfect condition and so is the cover that has protected the typewriter wonderfully in spite the trace of time. Olivetti Valentine typewriters were mass produced in the 1970s. They were designed by Ettore Sottsas, an Italian engineer. Nowadays this typewriter has become an icon of 20th century design and we can even watch one in the MoMA of New York. Sottsas idea was to create a typewriter which was functional, beautiful and cheap. The design was a complete success and this pieces red color became one of its most relevant features. This was one of the most sold typewriters ever. This typewriters beauty and its excellent condition turn it into an exceptional article which will surely love any nostalgic of the 1970s.