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Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair
This chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep x 42
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Authentic early example of the iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen. Fritz Hansen signature is etched
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage "Egg" Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Egg chair, designed by Fritz Hansen. Great modern design with grey
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1965 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
, original fully stamped 1965 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching footstool
Please
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41.74 in W 32.09 in D 33.08 in
1966 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful beige colored leather egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. It has the date code
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
Each egg chair measures: 35 wide x 31
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1968 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
, original fully stamped 1968 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching footstool
Please
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41.74 in W 35.04 in D 30.32 in
Design Classic: Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Renens, CH
Egg Chair and ottoman in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen produced in 2016.
The Egg
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.95 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Arne Jacobson Vintage 'Egg' Chair in White Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967. Newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brown leather Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Egg Chair & Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1981
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1981. The Egg chair comes with a very fine
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Egg Chair 4+ Avail
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
The Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Blue, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Early version Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Houston, TX
Arne Jacobsen
Chair and ottoman
Fritz Hansen
Denmark, 1958
Leather, cast aluminum, plastic
34
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel, 2006
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen egg chair and ottoman dated 2006. Ottoman measures 21.5" wide, 15.5
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.5 in W 34.5 in D 30 in
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen in Blue Leather, Signed
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic signed example egg chair by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen in a custom commissioned
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
achievement in Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Fritz Hansen hand stitches finish every Egg chair. The technique
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair and Ottoman, Original Leather for Fritz Hansen, 1976
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39 in W 35 in D 32 in
Vintage Cognac Egg Chair & Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen around 1979/1980. The Egg chair comes with a very
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.74 in W 29.93 in D 35.04 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Armchair “Egg Chair” Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair “Egg chair” designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark. 1958.
Original leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 41.74 in W 32.29 in D 28.35 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, early 'egg' lounge chair, model 3316, leather, steel, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.33 in W 34.65 in D 28.75 in
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Brecht, BE
This is the Egg, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. the chair
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vorst, BE
An absolute design-icon, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen with it’s footstool produced in 1966
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.13 in W 34.65 in D 31.11 in
1974 Original Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of this iconic chair are the most sublime. The stitching and fit of the leather from this era is
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42.25 in W 33 in D 32 in
Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Egg Chair&Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen, 1959 White Ink Stamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
This very rare ,,UNMOLESTED / ORIGINAL 2nd edition egg chair and ottoman was designed in the 50s by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42 in W 29.95 in D 35.4 in
2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Purple Fabric 2x Avail
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair, Model 3316 in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen ‘Egg’ lounge chair, Model 3316. Jacobsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
1959 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman in Tan / Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present an exceptionally rare and original egg chair and ottoman, designed by Arne Jacobsen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 34 in
Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
"Egget", an iconic armchair designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with mokka butter aniline leather.
Four star
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Dark Orange Wool, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen is masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 41 in W 33 in D 36 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with black butter aniline leather.
Four star
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Egg Chair in Walnut Leather & Silver Grey Base by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design.
Jacobsen found the perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.95 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
The Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Red, Denmark Mid-century Modern
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 41 in W 35 in D 31 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with butter walnut aniline leather.
Four
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with walnut aniline leather
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Vacona Sahara aniline leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric.
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
The Egg Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen From 2001
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2001, is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
The Egg, Model 3316, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 2016
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 28.75 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with black leather in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Model 3316 Egg Easy Chair Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg™ is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.74 in W 32.29 in D 28.35 in
Arne Jacobsen Easy Chair Model 3316 / Egg Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 3316 / Egg designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Egg Chair Hansen For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic egg chair hansen available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every egg chair hansen was constructed with great care. There are 178 variations of the antique or vintage egg chair hansen you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the egg chair hansen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each egg chair hansen bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen each produced at least one beautiful egg chair hansen that is worth considering.
How Much is a Egg Chair Hansen?
An egg chair hansen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,302, while the lowest priced sells for $1,363 and the highest can go for as much as $36,847.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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