Olivetti Studio 45 | Deep Teal-Grey | Masterpiece of Mid-Century Architecture
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Regular price
$199.00
The Collector’s Choice for a Reliable Luxury Experience
The Olivetti Studio 45 is a trusty and reliable manual typewriter, representing a landmark achievement in industrial art. Designed by world-famous Memphis Group founder Ettore Sottsass, the Studio 45 features a bold, sculptural plastic shell that houses an incredibly robust, all-metal internal typewriter chassis. Professionally cleaned, lubricated, and tested, this machine is in excellent condition, offering a deeply satisfying, ultra-stable typing experience for serious daily writing.
| Specification | Details |
| Era | 1970s (The Pop-Design / Modernist Era) |
| Designer | Ettore Sottsass (Iconic Italian Architect) |
| Keyboard | Spanish QWERTY (Includes "Ñ" Key) |
| Mechanics | Fully Functional / Working Excellent |
| Aesthetic State | Excellent / Original Deep Teal-Grey Finish |
| Serial Number | 2173180 (Authentic & Verified) |
| Case | Not Equipped with Case |
| Origin | Legendary Olivetti Mechanical Heritage |
Detailed Condition Note
The aesthetic is in exceptional condition, with the iconic teal-grey casing completely bright, smooth, and free of the heavy scuffs or sun-fading typical of this model. Mechanically, it is a magnificent performer. The touch is remarkably smooth, utilizing a full-sized basket mechanism that gives it the snappy, rapid action of a standard desktop machine. Every alignment has been checked, and it supports crisp dual-color ribbon switching (Black and Red). While it is not equipped with a case, its stunning architectural presence makes it the ultimate permanent anchor for a modern writer's desk.
The Writer’s Choice
This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy legacy tool for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a dedicated author looking for a rock-solid workstation that won't budge an inch while you type, or a collector of high-end mid-century Italian design, the Olivetti Studio 45 is an elite investment.
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Ettore Sottsass Design Pedigree: A true collector’s trophy, designed by one of the 20th century’s most influential creators and featured in major design museums globally.
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Semi-Standard Workspace: Larger than a portable, smaller than an office machine—offering full-sized key spacing for absolute typing comfort.
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Vibrant Visual Accents: From the signature contrasting red margin sliders to the geometric key-cap layout, every single inch of this machine was crafted to inspire.
📏 Dimensions & Build:
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Height: ~12 cm (4.72”)
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Weight: ~6.8 kg (15 lbs) — Heavily reinforced internal steel chassis.
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Footprint: 34 cm x 36 cm (13.4” x 14.1”)
🚀 Premium Express Delivery
We ship FAST & SECURE via FedEx. Your Olivetti is double-boxed and professionally cushioned with custom internal bracing to ensure this Italian design treasure arrives safely on your desk in 3-7 days.
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✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)
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✔️ 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! ✅
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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.
Great shipping arrived as described.
This typewriter arrived earlier than expected, well wrapped and padded to ensure no damage, and exactly as shown in the photos and description. All of the keys and functions are working properly and smoothly. It came with two ribbons that are working perfectly. The case closes securely over the typewriter and the color is vibrant with very little wear and tear marks. The seller was very communicative along the way and delivered on everything promised. I’d highly recommend them to others!
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Evgeny was very attentive, the typewriter is in very good condition, at a reasonable price and he packed it very well for shipping. 10/10
The seller, Evgeny, was very responsive to messages and polite. The item was exactly as described and packaged extremely well. Would buy from this seller again!
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