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Creator: Olivetti
Desk Chair Mod.Synthesis 45 Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy 197
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Desk Chair "Synthesis 45" Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy 1970s Since 1970, Sottsass began designing an integrated suite of furniture and office equipment. The famou...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Office chair by Bbpr for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office chair by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 "Synthesis" by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Conversano, IT
Rare set composed by 4 "Synthesis" Chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti. The chairs are in very good conditions, despite their ages. Every chairs has a textile co...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Olivetti Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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Olivetti office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Olivetti office chairs and desk chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Olivetti office chairs and desk chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original office chairs and desk chairs by Olivetti were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider office chairs and desk chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli, and Tecno. Prices for Olivetti office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,455 and can go as high as $1,557, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,506.
Questions About Olivetti Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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    What happened to Olivetti was that it shifted its focus. When founded in 1908, the Italian company specialized in the manufacturing of typewriters. However, as new technologies emerged, Olivetti switched to designing and producing computers, tablets, smartphones, calculators and other electronics. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Olivetti typewriters and office furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ettore Sottsass and Perry King designed the Olivetti Valentine typewriter. The lightweight portable typewriter debuted in 1969 and remains popular with collectors to this day. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage typewriters from some of the world’s top sellers.

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