Vintage Erfurt suitcase typewriter in chrome steel and fabric for Optima Büromaschinenwer, Germany 1951

Elita suitcase typewriter manufactured in 1951 in Germany by Optima Büromaschinenwerk VEB Erfurt. A beautiful and extremely rare typewriter, this is one of the earliest Elite models in the classic, early post-war form. The item is covered with black varnish, with preserved gold signature stamps. The machine is functional and in very good visual condition, damage to the suitcase can be seen in the photos. The machines manufactured by Optima were characterized by extraordinary design and great attention to detail. The items were produced by hand in short series. The machine may be an interesting addition as a flagship technological monument from the 1950s. Color: black, silver, Style: mid-century modern, modernism, art deco, bauhaus, industrial Material: steel, chrome, fabric, wood Dimensions: In the suitcase: height 16 cm | width 36 cm | thickness 35 cm Without suitcase: height 14 cm | width 30 cm | thickness 28 cm Dimensions in inches: In the suitcase: height 6.3 in | width 14.2 in | thickness 13.8 in Without suitcase: height 5.5 in | width 11.8 in | thickness 11 in Reference : 307701