Vintage Italian Olivetti Dora. Functional. Excellent Cond. New ribbon. For Sale

Made in Italy (1960s)
Excellent condition – serviced, cleaned and fully-functional with new monochrome ribbon. A lovely example of the Olivetti Dora, designed by the famous designer - Ettore Sottsass, it\'s a compact portable typewriter from the 1960s. Designed with Olivetti’s characteristic combination of practicality and understated Italian styling, the Dora is a wonderfully tactile little machine, equally suited to writing, display or simply enjoying as a piece of mid-century design. Compact and easy to use, it features a sturdy construction, clear and responsive keys, adjustable margins and line spacing, and a ribbon colour selector. Its neat proportions and simple styling make it particularly appealing to anyone looking for a vintage typewriter that looks as good on a desk as it feels to write with. This machine has been cleaned, checked and tested, and is in lovely functional condition. It is supplied with a new ribbon, ready for its next owner to enjoy. A charming vintage typewriter with plenty of character — ideal for writing letters, journaling, creative work or simply adding a touch of analogue style to a desk or studio.
A quick note on vintage typewriters:These lovely old machines are full of character, and like all vintage items they may need the occasional small tweak or adjustment as they’re used. Buyers should be happy to do a little basic day-to-day care and be willing to look up simple maintenance tips online from time to time. With a bit of patience and curiosity, vintage typewriters can be very rewarding to own and use.