$599.00 USD
Bright red Olivetti Valentine portable typewriter with its original matching case and QWERTY keyboard. Ettore Sottsass and Perry King designed the Valentine, which Olivetti introduced in 1969. This example was cleaned, tested and photographed while it was part of the former My Cup of Retro shop.
Museum archive record. This typewriter has been sold.
Museum record
About This Typewriter
The Olivetti Valentine has a bright red body, black keys and matching red carrying case. Its compact shape and strong color made it one of the most recognizable portable typewriters of the late twentieth century.
This example has a QWERTY keyboard and its original case. My Cup of Retro cleaned and tested the machine before it was sold.
Archive Details
Brand: Olivetti
Model: Valentine
Introduced: 1969
Designers: Ettore Sottsass and Perry King
Color: Bright red
Keyboard: QWERTY
Case: Original matching case
Weight: Approximately 5 kg
Dimensions:
Length: 14 inches / 35 cm
Width: 13 inches / 34 cm
Height: 5 inches / 12 cm
The Olivetti Valentine
Olivetti introduced the Valentine in 1969. Designers Ettore Sottsass and Perry King gave the machine its red molded body, compact form and carrying shell.
The Valentine became closely associated with the design culture of the 1970s. Examples now appear in major museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Condition When Sold
The keys and mechanical parts were in very good condition. A new ribbon had been installed.
The exterior had some superficial scratches caused by contact with the case. The left carriage end had a small dent and a minor chip in the paint. The original matching case was included.
From the My Cup of Retro Archive
My Cup of Retro previously restored and sold working vintage typewriters to customers around the world. This page preserves the photographs and recorded details of this Olivetti Valentine from the former shop.
Additional information
| SOLD OUT | Sorry This Typewriter Has Sold |
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