Marcello Nizzoli - Olivetti, Lettera 22 - Typewriter - 1960-1970

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Olivetti Lettera 22 portable typewriter designed by Marcello Nizzoli, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains, fully functional and weighing about 4 kg with dimensions 33 by 35 by 9 cm (Italy, Piemonte).

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Olivetti Lettera 22 in perfect working condition. As shown in the photo, there is a defect on the back of the briefcase.

Main Features
Design and Portability: It is famous for its compact size and light weight (weighing about 4 kg with the case), making it ideal for transport. It was a revolutionary product for its time, designed for a broad audience.
Design: The mechanical project was handled by Giuseppe Beccio, while the design, with its curved lines and innovative use of the aluminum bodywork, is the work of Marcello Nizzoli.
Success and Recognitions: The Lettera 22 achieved a huge commercial success and was also recognized for its aesthetic value. It is displayed in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. It won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1954.

Olivetti Lettera 22 in perfect working condition. As shown in the photo, there is a defect on the back of the briefcase.

Main Features
Design and Portability: It is famous for its compact size and light weight (weighing about 4 kg with the case), making it ideal for transport. It was a revolutionary product for its time, designed for a broad audience.
Design: The mechanical project was handled by Giuseppe Beccio, while the design, with its curved lines and innovative use of the aluminum bodywork, is the work of Marcello Nizzoli.
Success and Recognitions: The Lettera 22 achieved a huge commercial success and was also recognized for its aesthetic value. It is displayed in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. It won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1954.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
4 kg
Specific region of origin
Piemonte
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Steel
Designer/Artist/Maker
Marcello Nizzoli
Manufacturer/ Brand
Lettera 22, Olivetti
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
35 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated Period
1960-1970
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