the 1950s
The 1950s was an exciting time in typewriter manufacturing, grey became the new black, and model designs became a statement of the times: bold, beautiful, and willing to take risks.
There are currently 86 typewriters available in this category.
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Typewriter Condition Glossary
| Condition | Rating Description | |
|---|---|---|
| [F] Typewriter Function | Fully functioning model, can be reliably used as a typewriter | |
| Partially functioning model, can be used as a typing prop | ||
| Non-functioning model, display only | ||
| Not Available - please contact us for information concerning this model | ||
| [A] Physical Appearance | Excellent cosmetic condition, could pass as a new model | |
| Excellent cosmetic condition from limited camera angles | ||
| Good cosmetic condition with minimal signs of normal wear | ||
| Good cosmetic condition from limited camera angles | ||
| Poor cosmetic condition showing heavy wear (or staining, corrosion, etc.) | ||
| Relic condition (obvious signs of disuse, corrosion, decay, damage) | ||
| Not Available - please contact us for information concerning this model | ||
| Notes | Standard | Office/full-size typewriter |
| Portable | Home/personal typewriter, typically around half the size and weight of a Standard model | |
| Ultra-Portable | Very compact, suited for travel, typically around 30 percent smaller and lighter than a portable model |
Typewriters Available For Rental
| Photo | Year | Make | Model | Serial # | F | A | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Hermes | Rocket | 5186570 | ||||
| 1950 | Olympia | Plana | (blank) | ||||
| 1950 | Remington | All New Personal | A1981427 | ||||
| 1950 | Remington | All New Personal | A2029990 | ||||
| 1950 | Royal | Quiet De Luxe | A-2037014 | ||||
| 1951 | Groma | Gromina | 500480 | ||||
| 1951 | Remington | All New Personal | A2137243 | ||||
| 1951 | Royal | Quiet De Luxe | A-2241119 | ||||
| 1951 | Smith-Corona | Skyriter | 2Y-66404 | ||||
| 1951 | Triumph | Norm | 681373 | ||||
| 1952 | Hermes | 2000 | 2054667 | ||||
| 1952 | Royal | Commander | F-2453573 | ||||
| 1952 | Royal | HH | HHE13-4866964 | ||||
| 1952 | Royal | KMG | KMG-15-4741241 | ||||
| 1952 | Royal | KMG | KMG-4744962 | ||||
| 1952 | Smith-Corona | Model 7A | 7A-3241337C 11 | ||||
| 1952 | Underwood | Leader | H2299435 | ||||
| 1953 | Adler | Privat | 3002346 | ||||
| 1953 | Hermes | 2000 | 2080536 | ||||
| 1953 | Optima | Elite 2 | 27576 | ||||
| 1953 | Optima | Plana | 229572 | ||||
| 1953 | Remington | Quiet-Riter | QR3331986 | ||||
| 1953 | Smith-Corona | Skyriter | 2Y-155113 | ||||
| 1953 | Underwood | Universal | N2414642 | ||||
| 1953 | Underwood | SX-100 Rhythm Touch | 15-7301080 | ||||
| 1954 | Hermes | 2000 | 2098074 | ||||
| 1954 | Keller & Knappich | Princess 100 | 41806 | ||||
| 1954 | Oliver | Courier | 542911 | ||||
| 1954 | Olympia | SM3 | 583945 | ||||
| 1954 | Smith-Corona | Silent | 5S-499931 | ||||
| 1954 | Smith-Corona | Sterling | 5S-501567 | ||||
| 1955 | Oliver | Conqueror | 55-15112 | ||||
| 1955 | Optima | Elite 2 | 74612 | ||||
| 1955 | Royal | Quiet De Luxe | RA-3170683 | ||||
| 1955 | Simpson's | Collegian | 55-9247 | ||||
| 1955 | Underwood | De Luxe | A2673819 | ||||
| 1955 | Underwood | Universal | C2659254 | ||||
| 1956 | Eaton's | Courier | 56-29571 | ||||
| 1956 | Eaton's | De Luxe | 5CE-373139 | ||||
| 1956 | Everest | K2 | (blank) | ||||
| 1956 | Oliver | (blank) | 56-27444 | ||||
| 1956 | Olivetti | Lettera 22 | S-635822 | ||||
| 1956 | Olympia | SG1 | 7-136135 | ||||
| 1956 | Olympia | SM3 | 801501 | ||||
| 1956 | Olympia | SM3 | 830237 | ||||
| 1956 | Remington | Letter-Riter | ELR240155 | ||||
| 1956 | Remington | Quiet-Riter | EQR234342 | ||||
| 1956 | Smith-Corona | Skyriter | 3Y-14077 | ||||
| 1956 | Torpedo | Model 18b | 894081 | ||||
| 1957 | Commodore | Speedwriter Simple | ZP-97569 | ||||
| 1957 | Halda | Portable | P.108044 | ||||
| 1957 | Olympia | SF | 5-18904 | ||||
| 1957 | Remington | Letter-Riter | EQR311241 | ||||
| 1957 | Remington | Quiet-Riter | EQR293243 | ||||
| 1957 | Royal | FP | FPE-6352469 | ||||
| 1957 | Royal | Quiet De Luxe | 3677576 | ||||
| 1957 | Smith-Corona | Super | 5T-403172 | ||||
| 1957 | Smith-Corona | Super | 5T-468579X | ||||
| 1957 | Smith-Corona | Super | 5T-549145 | ||||
| 1957 | Underwood | SX-150 | 13-8051100 | ||||
| 1958 | Adler | Tippa | 4164810 | ||||
| 1958 | Commodore | Unknown | ZP-98762 | ||||
| 1958 | Empire | Aristocrat | S2/352626 | ||||
| 1958 | Olivetti | Lexikon 80 | 113202 | ||||
| 1958 | Olivetti | Lexikon 80 Elettrica | 1069991 | FF | EA | ITALY: Standard electric, metal body, first electric typewriter produced by Olivetti, iconic industrial design by Marcello Nizzoli. | |
| 1958 | Olympia | SG1 | 7-293793 | ||||
| 1958 | Olympia | SM3 | 1139080 | ||||
| 1958 | Royal | FP | FPP11-6630104 | ||||
| 1958 | Smith-Corona | Model 62 Secretarial | 62E-5064293C19 | ||||
| 1958 | Torpedo | Model 20 | 989714 | ||||
| 1958 | Underwood | Universal Quiet Tab Golden-Touch | C2974565 | ||||
| 1959 | Commodore | Personal | ZP-129757 | ||||
| 1959 | Commodore | Professional | ZP-129074 | ||||
| 1959 | Commodore | Speedwriter Simple | ZP-129574 | ||||
| 1959 | IBM | Model C | C1179047 | ||||
| 1959 | Optima | Elite 3 | 1062031 | ||||
| 1959 | Optima | Elite 3 | 1070182 | ||||
| 1959 | Royal | FP | FPE16-6769276 | ||||
| 1959 | Royal | Futura 800 | 2A4071666 | ||||
| 1959 | Royal | Royalite | RL-4065930 | ||||
 | 1959 | Smith-Corona | Galaxie II | 6T-101927 | FF | EA | USA: Portable, metal body, a dramatic design change for the '60s, a solid model that's great to type with. |
| 1959 | Underwood | de luxe Quiet Tab Golden-Touch | A3025191 | ||||
| Unknown | Simpson's | Unknown | C-057421 | ||||
| Unknown | Triumph | Perfekt | 1206631 | ||||
| Unknown | Remington | Super-Riter | CJ479672 | ||||
| Unknown | Underwood-Olivetti | Studio 44 | 299065 |