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Rare Alvar Aalto Dressing Table, circa 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Dronten, NL
Almost a century later, from its original days of manufacturing, a dressing table designed by Alvar
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Birch
alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s.
It is from the era when it
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
35.5" Fan Leg Side Table by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Vintage Pair Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto foldable table In Blue Linoleum, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful blue linoleum surface, designed by Alvar Aalto
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Early Model 401 Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
An early Alvar Aalto Model 401 lounge chair, circa 1940s. 1 owner, purchased from the original
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen, Wood
Vintage Pair of Hallway 403 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was born at Kuortane, Finland, February 3, 1898. He received his diploma in
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf
This shelf measures: 35.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Extremely Rare Alvar Aalto Wooden Mould for Vase Model 3032, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Free Shipping
H 16.54 in W 14.18 in D 18.51 in
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030, Iittala 1960s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Artek Wall Shelf by Alvar Aalto, 1980's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
lamps or small items. Alvar Aalto designed the wall shelf 112 in 1936.
This one was made in the 1980s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
- Design Specialist, Artek 2nd Cycle
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
Each shelf measures: 35.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Birch
H 9.75 in W 35.5 in D 10.75 in
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
Each shelf measures: 35.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Birch
H 9.75 in W 35.5 in D 10.75 in
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Alvar Aalto Model 112b Mid Century Finnish Birch Wall Mount Shelf - Pair
Each shelf measures: 35.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Birch
H 9.75 in W 35.5 in D 10.75 in
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally suitable as a seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto, Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful extending table model 92 by Alvar Aalto from 1940s. Body of the table is solid
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 18.31 in
Stool 60 with finger joint seat by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1930-40s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
Manufacture: circa 1930-40s
Alvar Aalto's iconic Stool 60 is the most elemental of furniture pieces, equally
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Stool 60, 80th anniversary Label, Artek Finland.
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
Stool 60, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, is one of the icons of Finnish and Scandinavian
Category
2010s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Early Model 402 Armchair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Made in Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
The Model 402 lounge chair or ‘Atelje’ chair was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1933 for and
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Pair of Shelves Model 112-2, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of shelves designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s. They are made from bent laminated
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Shelves
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The perfect practical side table for any scandinavian or modern interior, especially with challenging spaces as you can save space with the nesting tables. Measuring 60x35, 52x35 and...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Birch, Oak
Alvar Aalto Mirror, 1960s Artek
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic mirror designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by Artek in Finland. We have seen this type
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Birch
Wall shelf in birch by Alvar Aalto, Artek Hedemora, Sweden 1946-1956
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Svenska Artek in Hedemora, Sweden. Made between
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
H 22.64 in W 36.23 in D 11.23 in
1950s Dutch Pair Yellow Hand Grenade Pendant Lights Philips / Alvar Aalto Style
By Alvar Aalto, Philips
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very stylish pair of Dutch 1950s Mid-Century Modern pastel yellow cylindrical 'Hand Grenade' pendant lights. Hung from their original two piece steel ceiling rose, the wire runs do...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
H 41.34 in Dm 5.52 in
1950s Dutch Pair Blue Hand Grenade Pendant Lights Phillips / Alvar Aalto style
By Philips, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very stylish pair of Dutch 1950s Mid-Century Modern anthracite blue cylindrical 'Hand Grenade' pendant lights. Hung from their original two piece steel ceiling rose, the wire runs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 4
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair Model 45 from Alvar Aalto.Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Pair of 1960s Birch Wood K65 Alvar Aalto Stools by Artek-- 2 Pieces
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Madison, WI
Century bent birch low back K65 counter stool by Alvar Aalto. Beautiful rare birch wood grain throughout
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
alvar & aino aalto 30's glass cabinet 408(506/42) finmar tag
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
alvar & aino aalto design glass cabinet.
this is most earliest products of aalto furniture.
alvar
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Table Model 81B, Red Linoleum surface.
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto rectangular L-leg table in red linoleum top, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu-ja
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Foldable Table in Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto foldable table in birch with beautiful patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and retailed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs Model 69, Artek 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare Alvar Aalto chair model 69, manufactured during the 2nd World war years in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar aalto Side Table Model 86 for Artek, 1930s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This small size side table can be used in any room, and for a variety of purposes. It is perfect as an arm chair or reading space side table. The vintage honey like colour patina of ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Early model 83 birch dining table by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early example of the model 83 dining table designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced in Turku, Finland by
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto / Otto Korhonen, Birch and Plywood Armchair Model 50101, 1929-30
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen, who was one of the best known Finnish cabinetmakers and factory owners
Category
Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of Six Alvar Aalto Model 65 Chairs Model 1950s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designed a huge number of chairs for numerous households and public buildings. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Alvar Aalto Dinning Set with Lazy Susan and 6 Model 66 chairs, 1940s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto reached world fame as an architect and furniture designer by no mistake. As he designed
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage Frosta Bentwood Stacking Stools for Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA, Alvar Aalto
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of Frosta Bend wood stools. 4 Pieces original designed by Alvar Aalto manufactured by
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bentwood
1940s Aino Aalto Table and 4 Aalto Stools in Marimekko Plastic Laminated Fabric.
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto designs are famous worldwide for a number of reasons. Beauty and functionality are at
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Plastic
H 28.35 in W 42.13 in D 27.17 in
Swedish Ceramic Vase by Lisa Larson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bergström, Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and so on.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Chamotte Ceramic Vase by Lisa Larson, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
designers such as Hans Bergström, Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans Wegner
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Itsu Table Lamp model AK 21
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 metal and vinyle armchairs attributed to Shiro Kuramata - Around 1988
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Paris, FR
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These coffee tables will match perfectly with Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.2 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
ND93 desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1960s - 60s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Paris, FR
visionary designs.
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This piece will match perfectly with Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Wood
Set of 5 Glass "Sommerso" Vases by Strömbergshyttan, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Strombergshyttan, Asta Stromberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
, Stig Lindberg and designers such as Hans Bergström, Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto, Hans-Agne
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Impressive Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, Italy 1965
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Echt, NL
, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz Hanssen, Gavina, Pierre Chapo
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 14.38 in W 44.49 in D 44.49 in
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Cabinet by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bergström, Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and so on.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Echt, NL
Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
Brass and Cane Wrapped Floor Lamp After Paavo Tynell, circa 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Alvar Aalto.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans-Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Hans Harald Molander
Located in Stockholm, SE
designers such as Hans Bergström, Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans Wegner
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
the chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement and also from Finland Designer Alvar Aalto
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Birch
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
De Sede RH-305 Armchair in Truffe Fabric with Chrome Finish by Robert Haussmann
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alvar Aalto. Not to mention Verner Panton. And Mart Stam or Marcel Breuer anyway: the cantilevered chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
De Sede RH-305 Chair in Cafe Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alvar Aalto. Not to mention Verner Panton. And Mart Stam or Marcel Breuer anyway: the cantilevered chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Two Horses by the Shore, Painted With Pastel Crayon, 1904
Located in Stockholm, SE
expanse of the alvar or the shallow coastal waters, were captured with an increasing lightness of touch
Category
Early 1900s Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Crayon, Pastel, Paper
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland
By Puunveisto OY
Located in Stockholm, SE
designers such as Hans Bergström, Josef Frank, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto, and Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm, Mogens Lassen and Josef Frank.
We are
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
H 36.23 in W 76.78 in D 35.83 in
De Sede RH-305 Chair in Cafe Upholstery by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alvar Aalto. Not to mention Verner Panton. And Mart Stam or Marcel Breuer anyway: the cantilevered chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm PK71 Nesting Tables for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1957
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Echt, NL
Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Alessandro Mendini, Gruppo 55, Artifort, Fritz Hanssen, Gavina, Pierre Chapo
Category
20th Century Danish Minimalist End Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 11.42 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
De Sede RH-305 Armchair in Truffe Fabric with Chrome Finish by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alvar Aalto. Not to mention Verner Panton. And Mart Stam or Marcel Breuer anyway: the cantilevered chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
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- What is Alvar Aalto known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Alvar Aalto is known for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to global prominence. In his designs for buildings and furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design. One of his most famous pieces is the Paimio armchair, which he designed in 1930 for a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium. Comfortable yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair's frame is made of two laminated birch loops. The seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a pillow effect. Aalto's use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and many others. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Alvar Aalto furniture.
- What style did Alvar Aalto use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The style most commonly associated with Alvar Aalto is Scandinavian modern. As an architect and designer, Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture, Aalto's sensitivity to the natural world and organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design, as is indicative of Scandinavian modern pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alvar Aalto furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The Paimio chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, is a type of armchair created in 1932. Also called the Armchair 41, it was intended to help people breathe easier and was designed for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Finnish city of Paimio. For the chair's frame, Aalto and his wife, Aino, opted to use Finland's native birchwood, which is strong and inexpensive and felt warmer and more organic than the tubular steel found in similarly shaped pieces. Laminated wood loops form the arms, legs and a pair of flat skids, while its sculptural seat and back are built from a single piece of thin plywood. Shop a variety of Alvar Aalto Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.
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