Biedermeier Furniture
Biedermeier Style
The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.
Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.
There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.
“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.
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Style: Biedermeier
20th Century Biedermeier Style Aristocratic Gondola Bed
Located in Berlin, DE
Aristocratic gondola bed in Biedermeier style.
Highly valuable bird's-eye maple root veneer on solid beechwood. Right-angled body with high head and foot ...
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Maple
Swedish Karelian Burl Dressing Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A unique Swedish karelian burl dressing mirror with bone accents, 19th Century.
11 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 17 inches tall
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
19th Century German Burl Walnut Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome south German 19th century burl walnut Biedermeier commode. Gorgeous wood grain and beautiful finish. A gorgeous classic!!
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Burl
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A chair from the Biedermeier period, ca. 1825. The chair is made of solid cherry wood. The chair is reupholstered and covered with new Biedermeier fabric...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Walnut Biedermeier Oval Side Table Sewing Table circa 1825 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier vintage side table or sewing table oval like from maple and walnut circa 1825 Vienna.
An elegant authentic Biedermeier side table or se...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Maple, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine Biedermeier walnut trumeau chest is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated pro...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Center Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional large Biedermeier salon walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted in Austria, is a true work of art. Made from precious mahogany wood, it features b...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Biedermeier Elegant Black Chairs, Germany, 19th Century, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of six comfortable, original Biedermeier style chairs manufactured in Germany, circa 1820-1840. The chairs are made of walnut, partially on the seat and backrest veneered with wa...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century with X-Form bases, turned spindle shaped stretchers and upholstered seats. These 19th-century Biedermeier walnut stoo...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Dining Table / Center Table, Austria, ca 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Striking round early 19th century Biedermeier dining- or center table coming from the famous period in Vienna/ Austria. Elaborately handcrafted around around 1830, this gorgeous round antique...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1820.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophist...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
A very fine 19th century Biedermeier satinwood Birch and inlayed center table
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century German Biedermeier satin wood and Birch inlayed center hall table . French polished and ready to place .
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Satinwood
Biedermeier Style 5-Panel Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Screen with Silk Curtains
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a Biedermeier style 5-panel parcel ebonized mahogany with champagne color silk curtains and brass grille x panels, unmarked.
This divider allows for partial privacy and the...
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1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th C. Wall Mounted Gray Marble Top Biedermeier Console Table with Drawer
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century., wall mounted Biedermeier console table, with gray marble top, drawer (key retained), and single cabriole support, unmarked. This table is replete with common features ...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set Of 6 Biedermeier Nutwood Shovel Dining Chairs, 19th Century, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous set of 6 Biedermeier so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the period around 1830. These high-quality chairs were made out of fine nutwood in Austria in the 19th century and impress with their beautiful "shovel" shaped backrests. Upholstered in a traditional beige Biedermeier fabric...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
19th Century Biedermeier Small Cherry Bench Seat
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Extremely rare bench with small practical size from the Biedermeier period. The bench is made of cherry wood, partly veneered and partly solid. The bench has been reupholstered and re-covered with Biedermeier fabric...
Category
19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine period German Biedermeier cherrywood console. Beautiful classic lines and a gorgeous polished finish. A fabulous addition to any home!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Display Cabinet, Walnut, Polish, Spruce, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier 1-door display cabinet.
Period: 1830-1839
Source: Czechia
Material: Walnut, Solid Spruce, Glass
Number of shelves: 4 (fixed)
Our professional refurbishing team...
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Spruce, Lacquer
Center Biedermeier Desk
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant Biedermeier desk with drawer, perfect as center table. Beautiful walnut wood, whose grains form a very interesting abstract design on the top. The drawer in the edge around...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
c1825 Biedermeir Hand Woven Glass Beaded Chandelier - Original Unelectrified
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1825 Biedermeir Chandelier. 3 lights, original unelectrified state. Featuring glass beaded art work on this chandelier. This type of fixture was presented for use on special ocassio...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century round Biedermeier Sewing Side Table Walnut and Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Münster, DE
Sewing/side table
Biedermeier, around 1810/20, walnut and walnut root veneered, top star inlaid,
one drawer with inner partition, restored condition, shellac polish
Dimensions: ...
Category
1810s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Tall Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century German Biedermeier tall cherrywood chest of drawers. Very fine quality and gorgeous wood grain. A very fine piece that is sur...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk.
Source: Czech
Period: 1830-1839
Material: Walnut
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing ...
Category
1830s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Fine Biedermeier Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier chest of drawers.
Crafted in cherrywood with columns flanking the
lower two drawers and fruitwood inlay on the top.
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Fine Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Biedermeier chest of drawers in an architectural style.
Crafted in walnut veneer and walnut burl.
Ebonized fruitwood drawer details.
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 piece 20th century burr birch games table and armchairs circa 1980.
Good quality games table and chairs, set comprises of 2 armchairs and a games table. Ta...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Biedermeier Round Salon Walnut Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Round Biedermeier salon table from the Biedermeier period around 1820. The table is made of walnut / walnut veneer on spruce wood. The table top can be turned off without tools using...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair, Josef Danhauser, Vienna, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Armchair attributed to Josef Danhauser.
Source: Vienna, Austria
Period: 1820-1829
Material: Walnut
Revived polish.
New professional upholstery.
Seat heig...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Black Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Biedermeier black walnut commode. Featuring a gorgeous wood grain, a beautiful finish and 3 drawers for storage. Fabulous!!
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Fine Early Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Extraordinary movement to this matchbook walnut veneer graces this finely composed two drawer chest shown with chamfered edges, finishing on tapered straight legs and embellished wit...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Restored Birch Sofa, Castle Biedermeier, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Castle Biedermeier Restored Birch Sofa. New upholstery.
Source: Sweden
Period: 1820-1829
Material: Birch
Seat height: 44 cm / 17.32″
New upholstery.
Revived polish.
Our profession...
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1820s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Austrian Burl Wood Spoon Back Stripe Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 Austrian Biedermeier-style chairs with burl wood veneer spoon backs and angled slip seat cushions upholstered in a blue and white striped fabric. (PRICED AS SET)
Minor w...
Category
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Burl, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria. Veneered in fine light nutwood showing an outstanding grain, this perfect restored...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand-Painted Engravings of Wiesbaden after Jan Simon Voddiggel, 1852
Located in Savannah, GA
Jan Simon Voddiggel
(Amsterdam, 1820-1862)
A collection of six steel engravings depicting the enchanting scenes of Weisbaden, Germany, as envisioned by the Dutch artist Jan Simon Vo...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 2-3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Birch
Early 9th Century Biedermeier Walnut / Bronze Mounted Bookcase / Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the world of the early 19th century with our impeccably crafted Biedermeier cabinet, hailing from the Austro-Hungarian, German, or Northern European origins. This exceptio...
Category
Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier 19th Century Tall Walnut Mirror with Carved Giltwood Foliage Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut tall pier mirror from the 19th century, with carved giltwood foliage, slender columns and frieze of palmette motifs. This Austrian Biedermeier p...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Pink Glass and Brass Lantern, Austria cca. 1850s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking and extremally decorative Antique Pink Glass Lantern, with brass decorative elements. The glass it self has...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Pedestal Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, large Biedermeier cherry table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ref...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Empire Style Vitrine Light Up Display Cabinet Pedestal Chest of Drawers NINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grosfeld House unusual cabinet display chest of drawers mirror vanity MINT!
Category
20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine early 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized commode. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship. An exceptional piece!!
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Unique Museum Prague Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Fully Restored, Czech, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Fully restored unique museum Prague Biedermeier sofa
Source: Czech
Period: 1820-1829
This item features classic Biedermeier elements. Visual simplicity, light-colored woods, and contrasting inlays characterize this style. Relaxed sophistication is the name of the game. Despite original Biedermeier pieces being over 200 years old, the furniture of the movement still feels fresh and modern.
According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item.
It has been re-polished with shellac by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.
This item has removable armrests.
Category
1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Cherry, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Rhineland around 1825
Located in Münster, DE
Chest of drawers
Biedermeier, Rhineland around 1825
Applewood veneered, three-bay corpus with size-differentiated drawers,
the middle one with segmental arch, the upper one with d...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Russian Biedermeier Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers Mirror
Located in Roma, RM
Biedermeier dresser cabinet with mirror - provenance Russia, early 19th century( c. 1820s)
Of crescent shape, with white Carrara marble top, three drawers, footless base. Gilt bronze...
Category
1820s Russian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their s...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century round Biedermeier Table Nutwood
Located in Münster, DE
Saloon table, Biedermeier, around 1820/30
walnut veneered, top with star veneer and central decorative inlay, columnar leg with 3-pass foot, paw feet, restored condition, shellac po...
Category
1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
19th Century Antique Swedish Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Skandinavian secretary with beautiful and functional secretary desk made of solid pine wood. The contrasting center of the secretary is made of walnut with a wonderful grain.
The co...
Category
1830s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Pine, Wood
Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a very stylish and unique office furniture set custom made for an Austrian attorney. It consists of a writing desk (dxwxh: 80x150x80cm), one bigger armchair accompanying the ...
Category
1870s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Glass Jar in the Shape of a Seashell , Opaline Bohemian Glass , 19th century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful shell-shaped glass jar with a plate, It is an opaline white glass , Opaline glass was very popular in the 19th century and is also interesting as a collector , it is the ...
Category
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Glass
Antique Bidermeier sofa, Northern Europe, the 19th centuries. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1850.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seat and backrest have been covered with a new fabric.
Dimensions: height...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Large Biedermeier Cherry Table. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, large Biedermeier cherry table was made circa 1825-30 in Vienna.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and ...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique Biedermeier Style Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk 3 Drawers Dresser NICE
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Biedermeier Style Inlay Drop Front Secretary Desk 3 Drawers Dresser NICE.
Beautiful inlay and consistent patina.
Category
20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Very good condition.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions: height 164 cm width 60 cm depth 40 cm
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Biedermeier Primavera Wood and Parcel Ebonized Armoire Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Biedermeier or Neoclassical style armoire or wardrobe dresser
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Beautiful primavera wood, with ebonized columns, and original br...
Category
1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pillar chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Furniture with a high-gloss polish finish.
Wood: mahogany
dimensions hei...
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Salon Biedermeier Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This exceptional large Biedermeier salon walnut pedestal table was made in Vienna, c. 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Morelato, Viennese Manufactory, and Baker Furniture Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $98,800 while the average work can sell for $4,268.
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