Marcello Nizzoli - Hispano Olivetti - Lexicon 80 - Typewriter - 1950-1960

Hispano Olivetti Lexicon 80 Wide Carriage – Designed by Marcello Nizzoli (c. 1950)

Magnificent office mechanical typewriter from the famous Hispano Olivetti brand, model Lexicon 80. This iconic model was originally designed in Italy in 1948 by renowned architect and industrial designer Marcello Nizzoli, becoming a historic piece of industrial design and the Mid-Century Modern movement thanks to its aerodynamic lines and the elegant wraparound chassis in olive green.

This unit corresponds to the production of the Spanish subsidiary Hispano Olivetti, assembled in Barcelona. It features a Spanish keyboard layout that includes the Ñ. It stands out exceptionally for incorporating an extra-wide carriage (61 cm overall span), a large-format variant highly sought after by collectors, originally designed for accounting work, company balances, and large official documents.

Technical and physical specifications:

* Manufacturer: Hispano Olivetti
* Model: Lexicon 80
* Designer: Marcello Nizzoli
* Era: 1950s
* Country of origin: Spain
* Color: Green / greenish gray
* Material: Metal casting (aluminum and steel)
* Dimensions: 24 cm high x 61 cm wide (carriage included) x 38 cm deep
* Weight: approximately 16 kg

An indispensable piece for vintage technology enthusiasts and industrial collecting, ideal both for decorative display in offices and storefronts and for servicing and making it operational.