Beige Olivetti Lettera 22 Typewriter, Working Vintage 1950s Italian No Case

Own a masterpiece of mid-century Italian design with this Vintage Beige / Tan Olivetti Lettera 22 Portable Typewriter. Designed by Marcello Nizzoli in 1949 and awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro, this iconic 1950s machine features a warm beige aluminum body, round dark charcoal keycaps, pop-up paper support arms, and crisp mechanical typing action.
A bucket-list statement piece for modern authors, poets, journalers, collectors, or industrial design enthusiasts!

Key Features & Highlights

Brand & Model: Olivetti Lettera 22
Era: 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Design Origin: Designed in Italy by Marcello Nizzoli ("olivetti Lettera 22")
Color: Classic Beige / Tan housing with round dark charcoal keycaps
Keyboard: Standard QWERTY layout with British currency (£) symbol and integrated margin release key
Condition: Working vintage condition; smooth mechanical key response, fluid carriage movement, and clear strike alignment.
Why You’ll Love It
Museum-Grade Industrial Design: Featured in the permanent collection at MoMA, the Lettera 22 is widely considered one of the most beautiful typewriters ever made.
Ultra-Slim & Featherlight: Famous for its low-profile metal body and elegant pop-up paper arms, making it ideal for sleek desktop display.
Tactile Analog Writing: Disconnect from screens and experience the snappy, buttery-smooth key feel that made Olivetti famous worldwide.

Condition Details

This typewriter is in working vintage condition. As a genuine 1950s machine, it displays minor, age-appropriate cosmetic wear, light surface patina, and subtle paint aging consistent with its authentic heritage. The keycaps remain crisp and readable, mechanical linkages move smoothly, and the carriage returns cleanly.

What’s Included
1 x Vintage 1950s Beige Olivetti Lettera 22 Typewriter (No case, no ribbon included)

Shipping & Packaging

Because this unit is sold without a case, it will be securely wrapped with heavy-duty protective cushioning, carriage locked, and double-boxed to ensure the aluminum frame, pop-up paper supports, keycaps, and internal mechanics arrive completely safe during transit. Estimated delivery dates and full tracking will be updated at checkout.