Mario Bellini - Olivetti, Lettera 10 - Typewriter - 1970-1980

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Olivetti Lettera 10 portable typewriter designed by Mario Bellini and produced in Spain in 1979–1980, with a plastic body and a simplified cartridge ribbon system, in working order and in good condition.

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Olivetti Lettera 10. Produced from 1979 in Spain, designed by Walter Barile, with industrial design by Mario Bellini, this portable typewriter is characterized by its plastic body and a simplified cartridge ribbon unit.

Main Features

Design: Although it has not been highly appreciated for typing, its design is considered iconic and it is even exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York as a collectible item.

Portability: It is a portable, lightweight handheld machine, designed for transport, weighing approximately 5.1 kg including the hard case/carrying case (as shown in the image).
Keyboard: Features a QZERTY keyboard with 44 keys corresponding to 88 characters.

Features: It offers basic functions such as margins, line spacing adjustable to 3 positions, and a locking mechanism for transport.

Olivetti Lettera 10. Produced from 1979 in Spain, designed by Walter Barile, with industrial design by Mario Bellini, this portable typewriter is characterized by its plastic body and a simplified cartridge ribbon unit.

Main Features

Design: Although it has not been highly appreciated for typing, its design is considered iconic and it is even exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York as a collectible item.

Portability: It is a portable, lightweight handheld machine, designed for transport, weighing approximately 5.1 kg including the hard case/carrying case (as shown in the image).
Keyboard: Features a QZERTY keyboard with 44 keys corresponding to 88 characters.

Features: It offers basic functions such as margins, line spacing adjustable to 3 positions, and a locking mechanism for transport.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Aluminium, Plastic
Designer/Artist/Maker
Mario Bellini
Manufacturer/ Brand
Lettera 10, Olivetti
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
10 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
40 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated Period
1970-1980
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Objects sold
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