Marcello Nizzoli, Giuseppe Beccio - Olivetti, Lexikon 80 - Typewriter - 1940-1950

Typewriter brand Olivetti Lexikon 80 First Series Year 1949 chassis number 2018953

Designed by the renowned architect and designer Marcello Nizzoli, with the mechanical project overseen by Giuseppe Beccio.

The Lexikon 80 is an icon that revolutionized the post-war typewriter market and is even displayed in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

This specimen (beige/gray) is part of the first series, which is more sought after by collectors. This can be clearly seen from the 'Olivetti' inscription embossed on the carriage, instead of the usual plaque found on models produced later.

The specimen is functional, with some stains on the bodywork and signs of wear as visible in the photos.