Vintage steel and fabric typewriter for Optima Büromaschinenwerk Veb Erfurt, 1958

Collectible Elite 3 typewriter produced in 1958 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 green varnish and has preserved gold signature stamps. The machine is functional and in good visual condition, damage visible 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: green, 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 Reference : 310398