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

Icona del Design Italiano: Olivetti Lettera 32 (1963) – Progetto Marcello Nizzoli | Perfetta e Funzionante

Description of the Lot

In the auction, a true masterpiece of industrial history and global design: the legendary **Olivetti Lettera 32**. Designed in **1963** by the famous designer **Marcello Nizzoli** as the heir to the Lettera 22, this portable typewriter has become the symbol of an era, beloved by great writers and journalists.

This specimen presents itself in its iconic metallic green-blue color, with the intact aluminum body preserving all the original vintage charm. The keyboard features the classic **QZERTY** (Italian) layout, with black square keys that are well-defined and responsive.

The typing mechanism is smooth, the carriage slides with precision, and the familiar "clack" of the keys is a sensory experience from another time. A machine ready to be used for your texts or to be exhibited as a highlight piece in a study or living room with a refined design.

Why invest in this lot?

* **Exceptional preservation:** Original glossy paint and metalwork in excellent aesthetic condition, with minimal and fascinating signs of time that certify its authenticity.
* **Ready to use:** Mechanism tested, carriage sliding, and keys free from jams.
* **Museum Piece:** Identical models to this have been exhibited in the permanent collections of the world’s most important museums, including MoMA in New York.

Technical Details and Shipping

* **Model:** Olivetti Lettera 32
* **Year of production:** 1960s
* **Designer:** Marcello Nizzoli
* **Country of production:** Italy (Ivrea)
* **Machine dimensions:** 34 cm (L) x 34.5 cm (D) x 10 cm (H)
* **Machine weight:** approximately 5.5 kg
* **Condition:** Excellent aesthetic and mechanical condition (see detailed photos).
* **Shipping:** Professional and extra-protective packaging to preserve the mechanism during transport.

Tracked and insured shipping across Europe.