Olivetti Lettera 35 | Industrial Cream-Grey | Rare Spanish-Built Mechanical Gem
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$197.00
$179.00
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The Collector’s Choice for a Reliable Luxury Experience
The Olivetti Lettera 35 is a trusty and reliable manual typewriter, representing the bold, sculptural era of mid-70s industrial design. Created by the legendary Mario Bellini, the Lettera 35 was engineered to give writers the stable, heavy-duty performance of a standard desktop office machine within a sleek, transportable silhouette. Professionally cleaned, tuned, and tested, this unit is in excellent working and great aesthetic condition with a tiny mark on front left side which not affects the usage operating with the distinct mechanical snap that has made the Barcelona factory runs legendary among typewriting purists.
| Specification | Details |
| Year of Production | Circa 1974–1975 (The Golden Era of Hispano-Olivetti) |
| Manufacturer | Hispano-Olivetti S.A. (Barcelona, Spain) |
| Keyboard | Spanish QWERTY (Includes "Ñ" Key) |
| Mechanics | Fully Functional / Working Excellent |
| Aesthetic State | Very Good / Original Matte Cream-Grey Finish |
| Serial Number | A0290494 (Authentic & Verified) |
| Case | Not Equipped with Case |
| Origin | Spanish Manufacturing Excellence |
Detailed Condition Note
The aesthetic is in exceptional condition, with the original industrial metal chassis maintaining a deep, beautifully consistent tone free from the heavy scuffs common to vintage travel machines. Mechanically, it operates flawlessly. The segment shift is light, the line advance is tight, and it supports crisp dual-color ribbon switching (Black and Red). Every key strikes with clear alignment and an instantaneous, snappy return. While it does not include a case, its sculptural lines make it a striking permanent anchor for a modern creative desk.
The Writer’s Choice
This is more than a gift; it is a sturdy legacy tool for a lifetime of stories. Whether you are a dedicated scriptwriter seeking a distraction-free environment or an industrial design collector looking for an authentic piece of European manufacturing history, the Lettera 35 is a unique investment.
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The Barcelona Standard: Highly sought after by collectors for its exceptional mechanical internal linkages, built to withstand decades of heavy typing.
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Mario Bellini Design: Featured in prominent modern art museums, its clean geometric angles make it as much an architectural statement as a writing instrument.
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Distraction-Free Power: Heavier and more grounded than its predecessor (the Lettera 32), this machine ensures a rock-solid, "no-walk" experience during fast typing sessions.
📏 Dimensions & Build:
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Height: ~10 cm (3.94”) — Sleek, flat-top profile.
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Weight: ~5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) — Substantial internal steel reinforcement.
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Footprint: 32 cm x 35 cm (12.6” x 13.8”)
🚀 Premium Express Delivery
We ship FAST & SECURE via FedEx. Your Olivetti is double-boxed and professionally cushioned with custom internal bracing to ensure this Spanish-engineered treasure arrives safely in 3-7 days.
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✔️ FREE: European Union, UK, USA & Canada (3-7 Days Delivery)
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✔️ Fixed Price Everywhere Else: 45$
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Great service and communication. Superb packing and delivery.
This is a beautiful antique. I am so pleased with this typewriter. I will treasure it- and write so many letters!
Amazing machine, packaging and great dealing with will buy again in the future!!! Amazing super happy
Excellent service, typewriter was very well packed and it's even better than expected. Amazing machine for 50 years old.
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Evgny was great from beginning to end in the purchasing of this typewriter. The shipping was fast and reliable. I highly recommend doing business with this company!!!
Excellent service. The typewriter was as described, and was sent carefully packaged to avoid damages.
Works perfectly! Arrived safely and well packaged.
Some universal ribbon spools may slip if they don't lock into the slot on the machine. I held mine in place with a Doonail sticker and everything is working perfectly.
Great shipping arrived as described.
This typewriter arrived earlier than expected, well wrapped and padded to ensure no damage, and exactly as shown in the photos and description. All of the keys and functions are working properly and smoothly. It came with two ribbons that are working perfectly. The case closes securely over the typewriter and the color is vibrant with very little wear and tear marks. The seller was very communicative along the way and delivered on everything promised. I’d highly recommend them to others!
A wonderful typewriter! I had a minor issue with the drawstring but I was able to resolve it very quickly with Evgeny’s help. Works like a charm. Thank you!
Evgeny was very attentive, the typewriter is in very good condition, at a reasonable price and he packed it very well for shipping. 10/10
The seller, Evgeny, was very responsive to messages and polite. The item was exactly as described and packaged extremely well. Would buy from this seller again!
All as represented for the item. Very pleased with item and the seller. I would definitely use the seller again and recommend the seller to anyone else.
Only surprise was the tariff after the FedEx delivery here in the US.
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