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When was the typewriter invented?
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The typewriter was invented in 1867. However, the inventors Christopher Latham Sholes, Carlos Glidden and Samuel W. Soule didn’t receive a patent until 1868. In 1873, their design went into production and hit the markets. These early typewriters were usually mounted on sewing machine stands. On 1stDibs, find a collection of typewriters.
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Small Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk, Oak Veneer and Chromium Plated Metal c 1930
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Bauhaus tubular steel desk, so-called 'typewriter desk', with 4 drawers.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk. Classic Modernist design, Aluminum 'L' hand pulls.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rationalist Desk Table by Giuseppe Pagano for Bocconi University, Italy, 1940s
By Gino Maggioni, Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful and iconic small writing desk, or typewriter table, designed by architect Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig around 1939–1940 and produced by Gino Maggioni.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Art Deco Royal KHM Standard Typewriter c.1935
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An Art Deco Royal KHM series standard typewriter with black high gloss finish and gull wings. The nickel keys are glass with black and gold letters. Completely cleaned with ne...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Antique Smith-Corona Silent Portable Typewriter and Case c.1947
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique Smith-Corona Silent typewriter in matte black finish with four high gloss black stripes, silver lettering and original case. The keys are nickle in high gloss black...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Smith-Corona Coronet Super 12 Electric Typewriter, Mid-Century 1970
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
An exceptional period piece for collectors of vintage typewriters and American industrial design.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
