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Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Scandinavian Modern
A beautiful pendant with clear glass shade and patinated brass mounting
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp by Ernest Voss, 1950s
By Voss Belysning
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A tiered - multi-shaded Stilnovo inspired pendant lamp. Constructed from interchanging black
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Scandinavian Tin and Glass Accent Ceiling Lamp, Scandinavia, 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
bright overhead glow of a ceiling light. This early 20th century ceiling lamp is a unique piece of
Category
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tin
Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
glass. The lamp is from the early 1950s when the 'funkis/functionalist' movement inspired by continental
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1926
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare and very early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Ceiling lamp in Copper and Nickel plated Steel.
Designed
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper, Nickel
An Early 1930s Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp in Full Original Condition
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is the first time in our almost 30 year career that we have had this type Tynell lamp. It is
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Ceiling Light, Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, made from brass with three thick plastic shades, curling into
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 6.89 in D 4.41 in
Impressive 2m high Paavo Tynell ceiling lamps, Taito 1940s.
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
for such a high ceiling space, and meant to be the center of attention. As always Tynell lamps were
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass and Crystal Hanging Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegantly designed ceiling fan by Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape. Designed in the late 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamps
By Stockmann-Orno, Stilnovo, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape glass & metal ceiling lamps. Executed in blown opaline glass and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Idman Oy, 1930's opaline ribbed glass ceiling lamp
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This 1930's opaline ribbed glass ceiling lamp by Idman Oy is a stunning vintage piece that will add
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Paavo Tynell Commissioned Ceiling Lamp, Taito Oy 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early Tynell ceiling lamp is quite an exquisite example of how luxurious and elegant Taito
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, with a glass shade suspended in a cool brass frame. Looks
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lavender Purple Ceiling Lamps by Danish Vitrika, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
early 1970s in a style reminiscent of Carl Thore and Jørn Utzon. The lights features white interior
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell. This sculptural semi-flush mount
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Model #71-127 Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Model #71-127 glass and brass ceiling lamp. Executed in blown
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kai Ruokonen "Intima Ceiling Lamp", Lynx, Finland 1970's
By Kai Finnmark
Located in Espoo, FI
This three arm pendant light, Intima, was designed by Kai Ruokonen (Kai Finnnmark) in the early
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Scandinavian Brass Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovley brass ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, in a conical form. Perforated with a beautiful pattern
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, teak and opaline glass ceiling lamp, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Ceiling lamp in teak and opaline glass designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Rare Brass Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, early ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The three brass lampshades are perforated with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Ceiling Lamp Model 1355 Made by Taito in the 40s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp made by Taito in the 40s. The lamp is made in Nikel plated brass with a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Resin Cocoon Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Metal and resin ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, where the resin has been sprayed onto the frame. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modernist Ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, glass and metal, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Made during the 1950s by his own company in Markaryd
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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H 31.5 in Dm 22.45 in
Mid-Century Metal and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
traditional pieces.
This ceiling lamp has a traditional looking structure with a surprise element: the long
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Metal
Pair of Minimalist Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamps for Idman
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of ceiling lamps model 80112/80115, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Minimalist Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamps for Idman
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pair of ceiling lamps model. 80112/80115, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey SAS Royal Ceiling Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1960s. The early paper labels from LP still present to the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
20th Century Swedish Smoked Glass Ceiling Light, Lamp Attributed to Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Cenutry modern Swedish ceiling light, lamp made of hand blown frosted glass
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 14.5 in Dm 12 in
Vintage Verner Panton Flowerpot Ceiling Lamp in Mirror Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
shade. The flower pot VP1 pendant light was designed by Verner Panton in 1967. This one being an early
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9029/5 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model 9029/5 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Curved Ceiling Lamp with Four Opal Glass Shades, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elements whilst staying true to the guiding principles of early mid-century modernism.
This ceiling lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9020/6 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model 9029/6 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Modern Brass Ceiling Light with Fabric Shades, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
ceiling lamp features soft ornamentation and unique, modern curves created from a traditional Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 44.89 in Dm 21.26 in
Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Sophus Frandsen, Ebbe Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This matching pair was bought together from Louis Poulsen in the early 1980s. Until recently they
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp T-434/24 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model T-434/24 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 98.43 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Set of 6 Swedish Enamel Ceiling Lights, 1930s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
- Listed priced is for a single (1) pendant
- Produced in Sweden, early 1930s
- Enamelled shade
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century chandelier in brass and glass by Hans Bengstrom Scandinavian 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Bergstrom. Scandinavian elegant chandelier, not to large with an atmospheric light. Measurements: from
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in Dm 28.35 in
Kai Ruokonen Three Arm Pendant Light in Brass, Lynx, Finland, Early 1970s
By Kari Ruokonen, Lynx Edition
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare three arm pendant light was designed by Kai (Kari) Ruokonen in the early
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 39.77 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Brass Ceiling Light by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, with three brass shades. The shades are perforated
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Brass Ceiling Light for Luxus AB Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
creates this lamp’s modern, sleek design, a clear return to bright simplicity that is in opposition with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in Dm 32.29 in
Ceiling Pendant in Brass and Opal Glass by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, 1950s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling pendant lamp designed by Harald Notini. produced in Sweden by Böhlmarks lampfabrik during
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Two-Arm Ceiling Light with Star Decoration, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ceiling lights have been used as decorative focal points for rooms since the early 20th century. In
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ONE SOLD Triplex Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson for ASEA
By Johan Petter Johansson, ASEA
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted metal lamp with aluminum shade and bakelite switch. Telescoping; can be used on wall or
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Brass Pendant Light by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in The Hague, NL
pendant.The design is completed by a matching brass ceiling cup.
The lamp uses one bulb with an E26/E27
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Idman Rare Pendant Lamp with Textured Surface in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
particular lamp was designed in the late 1950s/early 1960s. It features an expressively formed shade that
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Stool by Uno & Osten Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Uccle, BE
a clear design aesthetic that is easily recognizable as Scandinavian modern. Although there is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Artek AMA500 Pendant 1950s by Aino Aalto
By Valaistustyö, Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, FI
collaboration with her husband Alvar Aalto.
This lamp is an early original production, made by Valaistustyö
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto A337 Flush Mount, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1950
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling flush mount lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Finnish Perforated Brass Pendant In The Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
with an attractive patina, this sculptural pendant lamp is highly characteristic of Tynell's iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell "Trinity" Pendant Model 1959 in Brass, Taito
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell designed a huge number of ceiling lamps and other light fixtures that gained enormous
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Metal Symfoni Pendant by Preben Dahl for Hans Følsgaard Belysning, 1970s
By Preben Dahl
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare medium sized pentagonal pendant designed by Preben Dahl in the early 1960s and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 13 in W 14.77 in D 14.77 in
Swedish Midcentury Oak Round wall Mirror Uno & Osten Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Uccle, BE
include, the acrylic Plafo Ceiling Lamp (1950s), the opaline glass UFO Lamp (1950s)—which was made from
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Oak
Glass and brass chandelier "Pastoral" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
shades. Ceiling canopy in brass. The chandeliers measures 235 cm in total at the moment. The length of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Aluminum Pendant for Stockmann Orno, Helsinki Finland
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
.
This example in aluminium was manufactured in the early 1970's.
The lamp features a genius pull down
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Original French Art Deco frosted art glass blossom chandelier signed EJG France
By EJG
Located in New York City, NY
bulbs.
Industrial design, Italian modern, Scandinavian, Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, contemporary
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
H 27.5 in W 19 in D 14 in
French Art Deco original pink/ blush tinted frosted art glass coupe by Degue
By Degué
Located in New York City, NY
modern, Scandinavian, Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Contemporary, Modernist, Moderne, Modern, Italian
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Deco original 4 panel geometric frosted art glass chandelier by Degue
By Degué
Located in New York City, NY
, Italian modern, Scandinavian, Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, contemporary, luster, modern, lamp, fixture
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
1950s Italian Chandelier
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Antwerp, BE
ceiling lamp Luxus.
The designer brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson are known for their lighting and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Light Oak and Glass 4 Pendants Chandelier
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Paris, FR
Uno & Osten Kristiansson (Sweden, 1925-2009), rare pendant oak and glass four-light ceiling lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 18.9 in W 20.48 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Uno and Osten Kristiansson Teak Table Mirror Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Baltimore, MD
that is easily recognizable as Scandinavian Modern. Although there is a dearth of biographical
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
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Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the early Scandinavian modern ceiling lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every early Scandinavian modern ceiling lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect early Scandinavian modern ceiling lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An early Scandinavian modern ceiling lamp made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made early Scandinavian modern ceiling lamp over the years, but those crafted by Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp?
The average selling price for an early Scandinavian modern ceiling lamp at 1stDibs is $3,912, while they’re typically $398 on the low end and $179,000 for the highest priced.
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