Rare Vintage 1960s Olympia Monika Typewriter Mid Century Modern

Description: Rare Vintage 1960s Olympia "Monika" Monica Portable Typewriter - Made in Germany and very rare. As early as 1960, simplified versions of the SM models were offered under the name Olympia Monica (rarely Monika). After 1979 the entire SM series was replaced by the Monica S, Monica and Monica de Luxe. These machines are partly still based on the SM8 and SM9, later Japanese typewriters as well as GDR makes from Robotron were used and provided with an Olympic case.Brand history: The Popularity of Olympia Typewriters Often referred to as the Mercedes Benz of typewriters, the Olympia typewriter has historically been proven to be a popular choice with authors, Hollywood filmmakers, and now, with many working models still available, antique collectors and vintage typewriter enthusiasts. Despite the fact that the typewriter industry was seen to be dominated by the American giants such as Remington and Smith-Corona, this West German brand had long been famous for its portability, comfort, reliability and colorful designs. As a brand known for their constant innovation and high standard of craftsmanship, it is estimated that by 1961 approximately half of the typewriters in use in Germany were Olympia’s. Models that enjoyed particularly enduring popularity include the SM2, SM3 and SF Portable all of which, along with the Progress, Elite and Simplex models were in production from the 1950’s to the 1970’s. Famous Olympia Fans Danielle Steel uses a 1946 Olympia typewriter which she has named ‘Ollie’. In a 2011 blog post she claimed that it was the best investment she had ever made and Novelist Paul Auster even produced an art book entitled The Story of My Typewriter as a tribute to his SM9 Olympia. In the movies, the classic design of the Olympia SG3 typewriter can be seen in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller Marnie. DIMENSIONS5” height x 13” width x 13” depth Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition.

Price: 450 USD

Location: Maplewood, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-08-31T13:49:21.000Z

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