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

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Olivetti Lettera 32, designed by Marcello Nizzoli, in good used condition with minor age-related marks, made of aluminium, dimensions 35×9×34 cm, Italian origin, from the 1960s, in working order.

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The typewriter in the image is an Olivetti Lettera 32, an icon of Italian design.
Main Features
Design and History: Designed by Marcello Nizzoli and marketed starting in 1963, the Lettera 32 was the heir to the successful Lettera 22. It became very popular among journalists and writers, including Indro Montanelli and Oriana Fallaci.
Portability: It was considered ultra-slim for the era, weighing about 5.5 kg—a major advantage over heavier office machines.
Keyboard: The Italian model, like the one in the photo, features a QZERTY keyboard.
Operation: It is a mechanical machine that allowed adjusting the strike force and making copies with carbon paper. Mistakes were corrected with white-out.
Current status: Today it is regarded as a collectible item and an elegant furnishing accessory, still usable for those who desire an analog writing experience.

The typewriter in the image is an Olivetti Lettera 32, an icon of Italian design.
Main Features
Design and History: Designed by Marcello Nizzoli and marketed starting in 1963, the Lettera 32 was the heir to the successful Lettera 22. It became very popular among journalists and writers, including Indro Montanelli and Oriana Fallaci.
Portability: It was considered ultra-slim for the era, weighing about 5.5 kg—a major advantage over heavier office machines.
Keyboard: The Italian model, like the one in the photo, features a QZERTY keyboard.
Operation: It is a mechanical machine that allowed adjusting the strike force and making copies with carbon paper. Mistakes were corrected with white-out.
Current status: Today it is regarded as a collectible item and an elegant furnishing accessory, still usable for those who desire an analog writing experience.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
5.5 g
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Aluminium
Designer/Artist/Maker
Marcello Nizzoli
Manufacturer/ Brand
Lettera 32, Olivetti
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
34 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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Objects sold
100%
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