Valentine Olivetti Sottsass King 1960-1970 — Used typewriter

Icon of Italian design — Collector's typewriter

The Olivetti Valentine is much more than a typewriter: it's a manifesto of portable design created by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King. This first-production model (serial number 6949615) embodies the design revolution of the 1960s, with its iconic compact red resin structure. Held in the collections of MoMA in New York and the Milan Triennale, this exceptional piece merges Italian modernist heritage with a radical philosophy: to make writing mobile and accessible.

📌 Unique, pre-owned item • Open for bidding

An iconic "Valentine" typewriter by Olivetti Italia (made at the Barcelona factory in Spain).

Design by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King.

“Valentine” is represented at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York as well as in Milan in the permanent exhibition of the Design Museum of the “Triennale”.

This is a first production, serial number: 6949615. Fully operational condition.

New rubber seals. The case has some scratches and signs of wear, but no cracks or breaks.