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Commercial Build
Engineered for institutional reliability with heavy cast framing and robust mechanical linkages.
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01 / 05Facit 1730 Standard Manual Typewriter — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Facit 1730 is a robust Swedish manual office typewriter featuring an angular two-tone chassis and wide carriage. Built for heavy commercial use during the 1970s, it incorporates an ergonomic keyboard layout, full tabulator system, and precision mechanical escapement. This example displays the classic charcoal and beige finish with authentic period wear.
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Two-Tone Enclosure
Features distinctive 1970s Scandinavian industrial styling combining charcoal and beige tones.
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Wide Platen Carriage
Fitted with an extended carriage assembly and graduated paper scale for versatile office paperwork.
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Facit Nameplate
Bears the original gold Facit emblem integrated onto the right front ribbon cover.
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Mechanical Return Lever
Sturdy drop-down chrome carriage return arm positioned for rapid line-spacing operation.
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Authentic Patina
Preserved original cosmetic condition showing true character from decades of utility.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Facit AB (Åtvidaberg)
Origin
Sweden
Year
1974
Department
typewriters
Packed shipment
6 kg · 45 × 35 × 25 cm
Manufacturer
Facit AB
Model
1730
Type
Standard manual office typewriter
Keyboard
Four-row mechanical keyboard with full spacebar
Colorway
Charcoal upper casing with off-white/beige lower body
Serial Number
Not visible in photographs
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Facit 1730 Standard Manual Typewriter — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Facit 1730 Standard Manual Typewriter — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Facit 1730 Standard Manual Typewriter; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Industrial Design
Angular Swedish Engineering
Seen from the front angle, the crisp geometric silhouette and integrated branding represent Facit's clean functionalist approach to professional typing workstations in the mid-1970s. The account stays anchored to the individual object photographed here, preserving its maker, period, and visible material character for the next collection.
Workplace Heritage
Workhorse of European Offices
Viewed in profile, the robust tiered frame and forward-reaching chrome return lever illustrate the heavy-duty mechanical engineering built to endure relentless daily office typing. That specificity gives the buyer a traceable, emotionally resonant piece of Sweden design history rather than a generic decorative substitute.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1922
Foundation of Facit
Facit begins manufacturing calculating machines in Åtvidaberg, Sweden.
1938
Expansion into Typewriters
Facit acquires Halda and expands manufacturing into mechanical office typewriters.
1974
Introduction of Model 1730
The 1730 standard manual office typewriter is released with modern angular styling.
1980s
Shift to Electronics
Production of mechanical standard office models winds down as electronic machines dominate.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The typewriter displays visible cosmetic wear consistent with age and office use, including paint chipping and edge rubbing along the front frame. Light surface dust and general grime are present across the keyboard well and between the keycaps. Plated components, including the carriage return lever, show mild surface patina without structural breakage.
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InspectedEdge Wear & Paint Loss
Visible abrasion and paint loss along the front lower corners and lower edges of the charcoal housing.
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InspectedSurface Dust & Grime
Accumulation of dust and debris in the key basket area and on the textured surfaces.
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InspectedBrightwork & Levers
Chrome return lever and carriage components remain structurally sound with minor surface spotting.
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InspectedChassis & Body Panels
Two-tone body panels show light discoloration and age-related toning on the beige base shell.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Facit 1730 Standard Manual Typewriter