Marcello Nizzoli - Olivetti, Lettera 32 - Typewriter - 1960-1970

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Olivetti Lettera 32 portable typewriter designed by Marcello Nizzoli, made in Italy in the 1960s–70s, in good condition with minor signs of wear, mechanically working, complete with its original Olivetti case.

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Olivetti Lettera 32 portable typewriter, an iconic model of Italian industrial design, introduced in 1963 as an evolution of the famous Lettera 22.
Designed by Marcello Nizzoli, the Lettera 32 is one of the models most appreciated by collectors, writers, and vintage typewriter enthusiasts, thanks to its mechanical reliability, compactness, and build quality.
The item offered is in good to very good cosmetic condition, with normal signs of wear consistent with its age.
The machine is mechanically operational: responsive keys, a sliding carriage, normal carriage return. The ribbon may require replacement for prolonged use.
Ideal both as a collectible item and as a vintage furniture piece, or for practical use.
Italian production, period: the 1960s–1970s.
Complete with original Olivetti case

Olivetti Lettera 32 portable typewriter, an iconic model of Italian industrial design, introduced in 1963 as an evolution of the famous Lettera 22.
Designed by Marcello Nizzoli, the Lettera 32 is one of the models most appreciated by collectors, writers, and vintage typewriter enthusiasts, thanks to its mechanical reliability, compactness, and build quality.
The item offered is in good to very good cosmetic condition, with normal signs of wear consistent with its age.
The machine is mechanically operational: responsive keys, a sliding carriage, normal carriage return. The ribbon may require replacement for prolonged use.
Ideal both as a collectible item and as a vintage furniture piece, or for practical use.
Italian production, period: the 1960s–1970s.
Complete with original Olivetti case

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
6 kg
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Plastic
Designer/Artist/Maker
Marcello Nizzoli
Manufacturer/ Brand
Lettera 32, Olivetti
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
10 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
35 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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