On display

Portable typewriter "Valentine"

Ettore Sottsass (1917 - 2007)

Artist/Maker

Manufacturer: Olivetti

DatesDesigned: Designed 1967 Manufactured: Manufactured 1970

Material / Technique

Plastic

Dimensionsh x l x w: Mått 11,5 x 35 x 35 cm

Inventory numberNMK 106/1978

AcqusitionPurchase 1978

Other titlesTitel (sv): Reseskrivmaskin "Valentine" Titel (en): Portable typewriter "Valentine"

DescriptionDescription: Ettore Sottsass set out to design a portable typewriter that was inexpensive, so it had neither lowercase letters nor the characteristic ‘ping’ when carriage return was pressed. He also had a simple case in mind. But Olivetti, the manufacturer, saw a different potential and agreed with Sottsass to make it bright red, inspired by contemporary pop art. Valentine became something of a fashion accessory for the design-conscious, never reaching the broader public.

Exhibited

Collection

MaterialPlastic

TechniqueIndustrial design