Bellini
Mario

ITALY

		1935 Milano (IT)
Bellini studied architecture at the Milan Politecnico, graduating in 1959. In 1963, he founded an architectural office with Marco Romano and later in 1973 the Studio Bellini in Milan. Chief design consultant for Olivetti since 1963, he collaborated with Olivetti (computers, typewriters, calculators), Cassina, C&B, Bras, Bacci, Heller, Poggi, Marcatré (furniture), Brionvega, Minerva, Irradio, Yamaha (electronic equipment), Flos, Artemide (lamps), Renault (automobile)... He's one of today's most important industrial designer. He received Compasso d'Oro awards in 1962, 1964, 1970, 1979 and 2001.

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Courtesy P & A Collection

'Divisuma 28' Calculator

D E S I G N E R
Mario Bellini

P R O D U C E R
Olivetti, Italy
1973

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
plastic
21 x 23 cm


This calculator was designed in collaboration with De Gregotti, De Vries, Macchi Cassia, Pasini and Pasqui.

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'Logos 59' Printing Calculator

D E S I G N E R
Mario Bellini

P R O D U C E R
Olivetti, Italy
1973

M A T E R I A L
enameled metal


This calculator was designed in collaboration with De Vries, Macchi Cassia, Pasini and Pasqui.

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Stereo Cassette Deck

D E S I G N E R S
Dario Bellini
Mario Bellini

P R O D U C E R
Yamaha, Japan
1974

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
plastic
9,8 x 31,2 x 31,2 cm

a comment of Jem Kime :
This goes far beyond mere styling of a then contemporary cassette deck.
The deck is able to run on battery, as well as mains, power and has a speed adjustment facility - useful after using low batteries.
The styling allows for both sloping or flat-top operation through an ingenious pivoted flap on the deck's base.
By today's standards it lacks logic control on the keys but still provides first class sonic quality with un-matched styling.

'Divisumma' 18 Calculator

D E S I G N E R
Mario Bellini

P R O D U C E R
Olivetti, Italy
1973

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
plastic + rubber
5 x 31 x 12 cm


a comment of Ray Murray : I was the sales Manager for Olivetti In Australia when the Divi18 was released as well as the Valentine typewriter, we just could not sell them.I kept six of each, this has proved to be a good investment. the product/s were ahead of their time!!

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GA 45 'Pop' Automatic Record Player

D E S I G N E R S
Dario Bellini
Mario Bellini

P R O D U C E R
Minerva, Italy
1968

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
ABS
22 x 20 x 8 cm


a comment of Sebastian von Bülow : This item was also produced under license by Grundig, Germany. They called it "Phono Boy" in accordance with their product line of that time.