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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Marcello Nizzoli - Olivetti, Lettera 22 - Typewriter - 1950-1960
Olivetti Lettera 22 - Design Marcello Nizzoli - Green - 1960s - With Original LL Box Description: Splendid Olivetti Lettera 22, the world's most famous portable typewriter, designed by Marcello Nizzoli in 1950 and winner of the Compasso d'Oro 1954. Exhibited at MoMA in New York. Model: Lettera 22 second series, produced at Olivetti's Agliè (TO) plant in the early 60s. Original Color: Pea Green 630, alloy body cast aluminum, stove-enamel painted, mechanism in tempered steel. Dimensions: 32.4 x 29.8 x 8.3 cm - Weight: 3.7 kg - 240 mechanical components. Included: - Original cardboard box Olivetti marked LL (rare) - Original yellow Olivetti protective bag Conditions: Fully original, unrestored. Mechanical working, carriage slides, line return ok, keys responsive. Platen in good condition. Signs of use and minor wear consistent with age, see photos. Ink ribbon to be replaced for daily use (standard universal ribbon). Missing margin key cap - common defect. Ideal for collectors, writers, vintage decor. Fully functional after replacement with standard ribbon. --- Olivetti Lettera 22 - Marcello Nizzoli Design - Green - 1960s - With Original LL Box Iconic Olivetti Lettera 22, the world's most famous portable typewriter, designed by Marcello Nizzoli in 1950 and winner of the Compasso d'Oro 1954. Exhibited at MoMA New York. Model: Lettera 22 Second Series, produced at the Olivetti plant in Agliè (TO), Italy, early 1960s. Original Color: Pea Green 630, body in cast aluminum alloy, stove-enamel painted, mechanism in tempered steel. Dimensions: 32.4 x 29.8 x 8.3 cm - Weight: 3.7 kg - 240 mechanical parts. Included: - Original cardboard box Olivetti marked LL (rare) - Original yellow Olivetti protective bag Condition: Fully original, unrestored. Working mechanism, carriage slides, return lever ok, keys responsive. Platen in good condition. Signs of use and minor wear consistent with age, see photos. Ink ribbon to be replaced for daily use (standard universal ribbon). Missing margin release key cap - common flaw. Perfect for collectors, writers, vintage decor. Fully functional after standard ribbon replacement.
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