Marcello Nizzoli - Olivetti, Lettera 22 - Typewriter - 1950-1960

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Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter designed by Marcello Nizzoli, produced in Ivrea in the 1950s, turquoise, made of aluminium and Bakelite, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains, 30 cm wide, 9 cm high, 33 cm deep, weight 4 g, in working order, complete with original case.

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Here is an iconic Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter from the 1950s, produced in Ivrea at Olivetti's main factory, in blue, designed by the renowned designer and architect Marcello Nizzoli.
The item was found in good condition, never serviced and in its original state; we personally took care with careful and delicate cleaning to perform a conservative restoration.
It comes with its original case.
It bears signs of use on the paint, indicating its originality and that the item is fully contemporaneous; color and mechanism are faithful to the original and appreciable.
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Seller's Story

I sell small collectible items, coins, and watches.
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Here is an iconic Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter from the 1950s, produced in Ivrea at Olivetti's main factory, in blue, designed by the renowned designer and architect Marcello Nizzoli.
The item was found in good condition, never serviced and in its original state; we personally took care with careful and delicate cleaning to perform a conservative restoration.
It comes with its original case.
It bears signs of use on the paint, indicating its originality and that the item is fully contemporaneous; color and mechanism are faithful to the original and appreciable.
Smart shipping with Catawiki via Poste Italiane.

Seller's Story

I sell small collectible items, coins, and watches.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Specific region of origin
Ivrea
Style subtype
Industrial design
Weight
4 g
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Letter 22
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Marcello Nizzoli
Material
Aluminium, Bakelite
Manufacturer/ Brand
Lettera 22, Olivetti
Style
Industrial
Colour
Turquoise
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
33 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
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