The Olivetti Valentine is a manual laptop typewriter, an icon of Italian design, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King in 1969.
It stands out for its bold and colorful design, which broke with traditional writing machines.
Its compact shape and integrated handle made it extremely portable.
The ABS plastic body printed in injection was new for the time.
One of the most innovative features was the absence of an external briefcase. The back of the machine served as a protective shell
Born in a period of great social and cultural changes, in the 1960s, and reflects the spirit of rupture and innovation of that era: its pop design and bright colors made it a trendy object, loved by artists, writers and young people: it is a symbol of an era and a masterpiece of Italian design. Its combination of functionality, portability and style makes it a collector's object and a piece of design history.
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SILVER Seller in Macerata, Italy
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