Vintage Red Olivetti Valentine | Ettore Sottsass Design | Fully Working QZERTY Manual
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Olivetti Valentine | "The Red Passion" | 1969 Ettore Sottsass Icon
The Collector’s Choice for an Iconic Design Experience
This Olivetti Valentine is a trusty and reliable manual typewriter, widely considered the most famous design in typewriter history. Conceived by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King in 1969, it was created to be a "portable friend" for a generation seeking soul over consumerism. Professionally tested and in beautiful working order, this red masterpiece is a unique fusion of pop-art aesthetics and Italian mechanical precision.
| Specification | Details |
| Designer | Ettore Sottsass & Perry King (1969) |
| Keyboard | Italian QZERTY Layout |
| Mechanics | Fully Functional / Smooth & Reliable |
| Condition | Excellent Aesthetic State (Minor Vintage Signs) |
| Ribbons | 2 NEW Black/Red Ribbons (One Installed) |
| Origin | Made in Italy |
Detailed Condition Note
The aesthetic is in great vintage condition, maintaining that vibrant, legendary "Valentine Red" that defined an era. While it carries very tiny signs of its 50-year journey, it has been carefully revised to ensure it remains as functional as it is beautiful. Every key responds with a sturdy and rhythmic snap. Please consult the high-resolution photos to appreciate the remarkable preservation of this timeless design object.
The Designer’s Choice
This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy statement piece for any modern interior. Whether you are a writer seeking a distraction-free creative spark or a collector of 20th-century art, the Valentine is a unique investment that brings "heritage and heart" into the modern day.
📏 Dimensions & Build:
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Height: 9.5 cm (3.74”) — Ultra-sleek, low-profile silhouette.
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Length: 32 cm (12.60”)
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Width: 34.5 cm (13.58”)
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Weight: 4.2 kg — Lightweight portability with all-metal internals.
Global Shipping & 100% Security
🚀 Premium Express Delivery: We ship FAST via FedEx. Your Valentine is professionally secured and double-boxed with custom internal bracing to protect its iconic ABS body and ensure it arrives safely in 3-7 days.
✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)
✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$
(Please provide your phone number after making the order for easier delivery).
❤️ At El Rastro Antiques, we carefully restore vintage treasures. If your item doesn’t match the description or arrives damaged, we offer a FULL refund—no worries! ✅
Estimated delivery time 3-7 days
Let customers speak for us
These are the best typewriters on the market today. Meticulously restored, and cleaned, and they are working like they are brand new. I've bought two so far and will buy more from here in the future!
This is a gorgeous typewriter and looks brand new.
I am delighted with my rare Pluma 22 typewriter. It arrived in timely fashion, well-packed, and in full working order with its case and cover and two working ribbons. The price was not cheap, but reasonable for a typer that rarely turns up in the UK, and in full working condition despite being from the late 1960s. Seller was helpful. Only issue, if you're buying from the UK, they send via FedEx who will charge you a hefty tax and handling fee of 20-25%, so you need to factor this into the price if you're buying from another country. Seller did provide a discount to ease that blow. I'm very happy with my typewriter and would buy from them again.
El RastronAntiques did a fantastic job of describing their typewriter and delivering it. Lots of communication along the way assured me that they are reliable and that my item would arrive as expected.
My typewriter arrived as promised; quickly and in working order.
It looks brand new! From Spain to North Carolina, I’m happily amazed.
Olympia Traveller Deluxe, German, 1970s, securely packed, arrived intact and in perfect working order, reconditioned like new, a fully working antique, a small machine that meets my immediate need, making a one-off micro-book of 100 of my own haikus, written for this express purpose, arranged in used teabags sealed in beeswax and bound in cloth covers.
Great service and communication. Superb packing and delivery.
This is a beautiful antique. I am so pleased with this typewriter. I will treasure it- and write so many letters!
Amazing machine, packaging and great dealing with will buy again in the future!!! Amazing super happy
Excellent service, typewriter was very well packed and it's even better than expected. Amazing machine for 50 years old.
Simply the best service! Thank you!
Evgny was great from beginning to end in the purchasing of this typewriter. The shipping was fast and reliable. I highly recommend doing business with this company!!!
Excellent service. The typewriter was as described, and was sent carefully packaged to avoid damages.
Works perfectly! Arrived safely and well packaged.
Some universal ribbon spools may slip if they don't lock into the slot on the machine. I held mine in place with a Doonail sticker and everything is working perfectly.
What customers think about the store
This antique typewriter seller excels in customer service, communication, and packaging. Ships internationally from Spain with fast delivery. Items arrive as described, often professionally restored. Customers praise responsiveness, careful packaging, and work...