Marcello Nizzoli

Marcello Nizzoli
Born2 January 1887
Boretto
Died31 July 1969 (aged 82)
Camogli
OccupationDesigner, architect, painter, poster artist
WorksOlivetti Lettera 22
Awards
  • honorary Royal Designer for Industry (1961)
  • Compasso d'Oro (1954, 1957)
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Marcello Nizzoli (Italian pronunciation: [marˈtʃɛllo nitˈtsɔli]; 1887 – 1969) was an Italian artist, architect, industrial and graphic designer. He was the chief designer for Olivetti for many years and was responsible notably for the iconic Lettera 22 portable typewriters in 1950.[1][2][3]

The Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter designed by Nizzoli and Giuseppe Beccio won the inaugural Compasso d'Oro award in 1954.
  1. ^ "Catalogo Generale dei Beni Culturali". catalogo.beniculturali.it. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  2. ^ "Nizzoli Marcello – Opere e oggetti d'arte – Lombardia Beni Culturali". www.lombardiabeniculturali.it. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  3. ^ "NIZZOLI, Marcello - Enciclopedia". Treccani (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-06-29.