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Pair of Lighting by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of rare, custom order flush mount lights designed by Alvar Aalto for Itsu, Model "AE-7055
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Sheet Metal
Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Alvar Aalto standard floor lamp, model A809, Artek. Finland, 1959. Enameled steel, brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Alvar Aalto to Valaistostyo Ky, Finland. Model A-203, Circa 1950th.
Lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beehive Pendent by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic beehive pendant model A331 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of white aluminum and chrome-plated
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Artek Pendant Light A331 “Beehive“ by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The A331, nicknamed “Beehive,” is one of Alvar Aalto’s most popular lighting designs. Suitable for
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Alvar Aalto Golden Bell Pendant Lamp, circa 1950
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1935 for the Savoy restaurant in Helsinki.
In
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall Light A910 by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
structural echoes of Alvar Aalto’s other lighting designs, its shade consists of thin metal sheets arranged
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp A809
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Dronten, NL
the neck has a polished stainless steel collar.
Floor Light A809 was created by Alvar Aalto in 1959
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Alvar Aalto A808 floorlamp Valaistustyö Ky Finland 1955
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
to market and sell Alvar and Aino Aalto’s furniture, lighting and textiles, particularly on
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman,
Finland. 1950s.
Lacquered metal.
Dimensions:
H: 21
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman,
Finland. 1950s
Lacquered metal.
H: 21 cm / 8 1/8
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman,
Finland. 1950's.
Lacquered metal.
Dimensions
H
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp A811 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cast iron, brass, lacquered metal and leather.
Rare model.
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Alvar Aalto A703 "Visor" Lamp for Valaistustyo, Stamped by Maker, 1957
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto table / desk light designed 1957 for Valaistustyo, Finland. Enameled steel black base
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 14.97 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in
Floor Lamp Model A809 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1959
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor lamp model A809 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland. 1959.
Lacquered steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 66.93 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Beehive,” is one of Alvar Aalto’s most popular lighting designs. Suitable for homes and public spaces
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland. 1953.
Painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Table Lamp Model A704 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, lighting, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland, 1940s.
Lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 48.43 in W 26.97 in D 11.42 in
Floor Lamp “Angel Wing” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
.
Measurements:
H: 170,5 cm/ 5' 7 5/8''
W: 35 cm / 13 3/4''
D: 52 cm/ 20 1/2''
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 67.13 in W 13.78 in D 20.48 in
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö,
Finland, 1940s.
Lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 48.43 in W 26.97 in D 11.42 in
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and first production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 68.12 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
H 68.12 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
Alvar Aalto Early Floor Lamp Model A 808 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early floor lamp model A 808 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Mode A332 “Beehive” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo,
Finland, 1953.
Painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
Helsinki by Alvar and his wife Aino Aalto. It was characteristic of Aalto to treat each building as a
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
Vintage A110 "Handgrenade" Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
building of the Finnish Engineers’ Association in 1952 Alvar Aalto created. It was characteristic of Aalto
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Early Alvar Aalto A332 "Beehive" Pendant by Valaistustyö
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Beehive Lamp Model No. A332 Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Beehive lamp model no. A332 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp Model A811, Valaistustyö
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iconic floor lamp designed by Alvar Aalto comes with a leather stem, brass details and a white
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pendant Model A335B by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö in the 1950s. Metal, good vintage condition, marked on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Light Model A 335 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling light model A 335 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy,
Finland. 1952.
Brass and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lamps, Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Very Rare Artek A808 Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
leather finish, which is hand-sewn in Finland. The light was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp "Angel Wing" A805, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic lamps by Alvar Aalto, this impressive “Angel Wing” lamp was designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Flush Mount Light by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, in a sleek design. Two cylinder shaped lamp shades mounted
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Vintage Flush Mount Light by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, in a sleek design. Five lamp shades with vertical lamellas
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Iconic 1. Edition A805 Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö from the 1950`s.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Model A110 Pendant, Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö Ab, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model A110 pendant light, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Valaistustyö Ab, 1950s. Painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Midcentury Bell Pendant by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Lejre, DK
Golden bell pendant in patinated brass designed by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen in 1939. Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Twin Ceiling Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made by Idman, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto and stamped by the Finnish manufacturer Idman.
Overall the fixture is in fair vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto, 1950's floor lamp A808, Valaistustyö, Finland
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto circa 1950's floor lamp A808, a timeless piece of vintage design
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Table Lamp Model A704, 1950s Valaistustyö Ky
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp model A704 was designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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H 14.97 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Alvar Aalto Floor Lamp, Model A811, Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto model A811 floor lamp, produced by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s.
This original floor
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flush Mount Light Model A622b by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant model A622B by Alvar Aalto for Valaisintyö in the 1950s. Designed in 1953 for Helsinki
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Model A808 Brass Floor Lamp
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Madrid, ES
The A808 lamp was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Alvar Aalto Adjustable Wall Lamp in Brass
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Valaistustyo¨.
Perfect for desk lamp or as a piece of art of area lighting in a room.
A photo of Alvar Aalto
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky ‘A704’ Table Lamp in Leather
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Waalwijk, NL
architect and industrial designer Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky and dates back to 1954. This lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Brass 'Kultakello' Model A 330 'Golden Bell' Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bell” that was originally designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aaino for the interior of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” Floor Lamp for Valaistustyö, 1954
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alvar Aalto A805 “Angel Wing” floor lamp for Valaistustyö, brass, iron and leather, Finland, 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp 1954 for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto A805 ‘Angel Wing’ Floor Lamp for Artek. Designed in 1954. New, current production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto, "Beehive" Ceiling Lamp, Aluminum, Brass, Finland, 1953
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A white-painted aluminum and brass "Beehive" ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, 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
Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant light, model A335 B by Alvar Aalto, in brass and white enameled metal, with
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Alvar Aalto, Floor Lamp, model A808, Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s, brass/leather
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Early floor lamp, model A808, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Valaistustyö, Finland
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 65.75 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Pair of ceiling lamps 'Beehive' model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1952, Red
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
.
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto Model “A704” Table Lamp for Valaistustyö Ky, Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Utrecht, NL
its most famous designers was Alvar Aalto. In contrast with the functionalism of the International
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Leather
H 14.97 in W 13.59 in D 15.75 in
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Pendant model. A622, Valaisinpaja 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic ceiling pendant model A622, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1950s, and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto for Idman Pair Of Metal Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Idman
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of metal ceiling lamps designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman in Finland, 1950s.
The lamps feature
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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Questions About Lighting By Alvar Aalto
- 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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