$220.00 USD
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1972, the Olivetti Lettera 35 is a compact portable typewriter with a cream ripple-painted metal body, QWERTY keyboard and original case. My Cup of Retro cleaned, tested and photographed this example while it was part of the former shop.
Museum archive record. This typewriter has been sold.
Museum record
About This Typewriter
This Olivetti Lettera 35 has its original cream ripple paint, QWERTY keyboard and carrying case. Its low metal body and compact shape made it suitable for writing at home or while travelling.
My Cup of Retro cleaned and tested this machine before it was sold. All the keys worked, and a new red-and-black ribbon had been installed.
Archive Details
Brand: Olivetti
Model: Lettera 35
Design date: 1972
Designer: Mario Bellini
Color: Cream
Keyboard: QWERTY
Body: Metal
Paint: Original cream ripple finish
Case: Original carrying case
The Olivetti Lettera 35
Mario Bellini designed the Lettera 35 for Olivetti in 1972. Its angular body gave the portable mechanical typewriter a distinctly 1970s appearance.
The Lettera 35 forms part of several design collections, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Condition When Sold
The keys, exterior and mechanical parts were recorded as being in very good condition. The machine had been cleaned and tested, and a new ribbon had been installed. Its original carrying case was included.
From the My Cup of Retro Archive
My Cup of Retro previously restored and sold working vintage typewriters to customers around the world. This page preserves the photographs and recorded details of this Olivetti Lettera 35 from the former shop.
