$2,006
H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
80s armchair, minimalist, wood and metal, Jonas Bohlin ? Sweden - 1980
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice armchair, 80s, minimalist, in wood and metal. . Strongly resembles the creations of Jonas
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Anel 80's Armchair by Ricardo Fasanello, 1980s
By Ricardo Fasanello
Located in New York, NY
This 80's chair by Ricardo Fasanello, is the expression of one of the most experimental voices of
Leather, Polyester
$1,200 / set
H 32 in W 24.25 in D 21.5 in
Pr. Breuer Designed Upholstered Cesca Armchairs c. 1970/80's
By Cassina, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
/80's. The chairs feature upholstered seats, backs and arm rests, with a tubular bright chrome frame
Chrome
80s Velvet Armchair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
beautifully designed vintage-style armchair. Featuring a sleek black tubular frame and plush deep red velvet
Velvet, Hardwood, Bentwood
Scandinavian vintage armchair, teak 70s/80s
Located in Berlin, DE
Scandinavian vintage armchair, teak 70s/80s Solid teak, very robustly built. Classic shape with
Leather, Teak
Black Leather & Chrome Armchair, 1970-80's Two Available
Located in Austin, TX
scale and slight bounce as a result of the cantilevered design. 1970-80's. Two available, sold
Chrome
$2,849Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Pair of modernist Baumann armchairs, France, 1970s/80s
By Baumann France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of designer armchairs by Baumann. Manufacturer's label present. France, circa 1970-1980
Fabric, Wood
$9,261
H 24.81 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Pair of “Groovy” armchairs. 1970s-80s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pair of armchairs, “Groovy” model. Metal frame covered with molded foam
Metal
$919Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 24.41 in D 25.2 in
80s, Danish design by Børge Mogensen, completely reupholstered armchair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Tarm, 82
Danish design by Børge Mogensen, armchair model 2257. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality
Wool, Oak
$949
H 26.38 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Postmodern Armchair, Design by Franco Poldaretti Caccia Alla Volpe, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Post-Modern side, dining or desk armchair from the Caccia alla volpe furniture series, Italy 80s
Velvet, Wood
$1,603
H 33.86 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Teak & Leather Framed Armchair by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 80s
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Lucija, SI
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Leather Armchair from Ekornes Stressless Made in Norway in the 80s
Leather, Teak
$1,128
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Rare Italian Gold Metal and Wicker Armchair by Zevi, Italy 80s
By Zevi & C., Renato Zevi
Located in Lucija, SI
Very RARE, special and stylish Armchair was made in Italy in '70s; produced by Zevi & c. (Udine
Metal
$3,562
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
Postmodern Sfera Armchair by Oswald Mathias Ungers for Sawaya &Moroni, Italy 80s
By Sawaya & Moroni
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare postmodern armchair model Sfera designed by Oswald Mathias for Sawaya & Moroni. Made in Italy
Leather, Wood, Bentwood
$1,686
H 28.75 in W 38.59 in D 25.6 in
Italian Mid-Century Armchair 4841 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 80s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century armchair or lounge chair 4841 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 80s Lounge
Plastic
$207 / item
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
1 of 19 Vintage Stackable "Strax" Armchairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala, 80s
By Casala, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Six vintage “Strax” armchairs designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala. Birchwood frame, black
Fabric, Plastic, Birch
$595 / item
H 32.29 in W 25.4 in D 24.41 in
Black & Chrome Plated Metal Penelope Armchair by C. Pollock for A. Castelli, 80s
By Anonima Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Chair with chromed metal, plastic structure and metal mesh shell. Very good condition. Available total 3 items.
Metal, Chrome, Wire
80s Memphis Milano Prototype Cardboard Chair
By Memphis Milano
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Prototype Armchair, Milano circa 1980 — Attributed to the Wider Sphere of Memphis Milano An
Paper
Funky Red Chairs from the 70s or 80s
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pair of funky chairs. Unfortunately the designer or manufacturer are unknown. The seats are covered with a cherry red upholstery that is still in very good condition. No stains or a...
Fabric, Plastic
$4,096 / set
H 22.45 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Klinte Easy Chairs Tord Björklund, Patinated Cognac Leather, Sweden, 80s
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Göteborg, SE
A pair of “Klinte” easy chairs by Swedish designer Tord Björklund embodies the clean lines and refined materiality that define late 20th-century Scandinavian design. Produced in Swed...
Chrome
$1,059Sale Price|40% Off
H 40.16 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
80s, Danish Adjustable Lounge Chair, Hs Design, Nubuck Leather, Solid Teak Wood
By Dhs Designs
Located in Tarm, 82
Danish adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1980 by HS Design. Refreshed by furniture craftsman at Retro Møbler Galleri. Original upholstery. Brown naturally patinated leather. All...
Brass
$2,374 / set
H 29.14 in W 29.34 in D 24.81 in
Set of 4 foldable garden chairs from the 70s and 80s in white lacquered wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of four foldable garden chairs from the 70s/80s. Frame, backrests, and seats in solid white
Wood
$1,899Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Italian tecno set of four armchairs form 80s
Located in bari, IT
Italian tecno set of four armchairs form 80s
Metal
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 30 in D 29.5 in
Vintage Original Terje Ekstrom Red Armchair Norway 80s Postmodern Lounge Chair
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Basel, BS
prototype of this armchair was created in 1972, production started in 1984. Construction made of metal
Metal
$1,840 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
4 B33 MART STAM CANTILEVER CHAIRS AND 1 S34 ARMCHAIR - 80s - 1980
By Mart Stam
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage set of 4 chairs and an 1 armchair. . The tubular structure is black which is quite rare
Steel
$893 / set
H 35.5 in W 27.5 in D 24.5 in
Postmodern Black and Brown Tufted Parsons Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Black Brown Tufted Parsons Armchairs deliver bold 80s aesthetic with mixed-tone
Fabric
Unavailable
H 31.25 in W 45 in D 48 in
White Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, in Stock (80s style)
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shiro chair comes in several colors, custom or supplied by owner fabrics. Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Modern the Box Easy Chairs by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Castelijn, 80s
By Castelijn
Located in Deventer, NL
Leather armchairs designed by the duo Mazairac & boonzaaijer and produced in the 1980s by Castelijn
Steel
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 28.75 in
Vintage easy chair “the Box” by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Castelijn, 1980s
By Castelijn
Located in Deventer, NL
Castelijn, Netherlands 80s. Post modern 1980s armchair with black leather cushions, beech armrests, slender
Leather, Wood
Pair of 80's Coconut Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FOR SATURDAY SALE FOR ONE WEEK.ITEM MUST BE PAID FOR IMMEDIATELY WITH ANY MAJOR CREDIT CARD.
Coconut
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
Cassina Design Armchairs Orange Leather N-1, Mario Bellini for Cassina 80's
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Vo', Veneto
Set of three beautiful armchairs produced by Cassina, in orange leather, designer Mario Bellini
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Pair of French Armchairs from the 80's in the Style of Janine Abraham's Work
By Janine Abraham
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French armchairs from the 80's in the style of Janine Abraham's work. Structure entirely in
Wicker
Armchair Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina Foam Leather Italy 70s 80s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with footrest with backrest equipped with adjustable headrest; foam padding, leather
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 26.38 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Postmodern Armchair, Design by Franco Poldaretti Caccia Alla Volpe, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Post-Modern side, dining or desk armchair from the Caccia alla volpe furniture series, Italy 80s
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Italian PostModern T-Line Armchairs By Burkhard Voghterr for Arflex, Italy 80s
By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of T-Line armchairs designed by Burkhard Voghterr and made by Arflex in the 80s. In excellent
Metal
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Cantilever Cesca Armchairs Model B64 by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Cesca Armchairs, model B64, designed by Marcel Breuer. Made in Italy in the 80s. The
Steel
Sold
H 39.38 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
1970-80s, Danish design by Jeki Møbler, armchair in leather, beech bent wood.
By Jeki Møbler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970-80s, Danish design by Jeki Møbler. Armchair in camel-brun leather, beech bent wood. Original
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Vintage Postmodern 'Quinta' Armchairs, Mario Botta for Alias, 80s Italy
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Zagreb, HR
A pair of the iconic original 1980s 'Quinta' chairs designed by Mario Botta and produced by Alias. During the 1980s, famous Swiss architect, Mario Botta worked with the manufacture...
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 35.04 in
Armchair in the Style of the Lounge Chair by Charles Eames of the 80s
By Charles Eames
Located in Milano, IT
Swivel armchair with pouf; aluminum base, curved wood shell veneered with exotic wood, foam padding
Aluminum
Sold
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
1 of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Iconic Mart Stam S34 Design Teal Blue Armchairs, 80s
By Mart Stam
Located in Zagreb, HR
Three vintage Bauhaus design cantilever armchairs with a chrome plated tubular steel frame and teal
Steel, Chrome
MidCentury Chromed Metal and Leather Armchair, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Superb Bauhaus design for this armchair from the 80s, leather and chromed steel. Clean and linear
Steel
Sold
H 32.68 in W 44.89 in D 38.59 in
Nicoletti Salotti Ambassador leather armchair set of 2 for Avanti
By Nicoletti Salotti, Avanti
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
armchairs in the 80s, an impressive example of postmodern design. The Italian designer Nicoletti Salotti is
Leather
Dr Sonderbar by Philippe Starck for XO
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair 'Dr. Sonderbar' by French designer Philippe Starck for XO design, early 80s. Tripod metal
Metal
Red & Blue De Stijl Armchair by Gerrit Rietveld, vintage 1970-80s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The icon of the "De Stijl" movement, created in 1917 by Gerrit Rietveld. This chair is a one off piece, made by a German engineer in the 1970s for his private use. This is a very w...
Oak, Plywood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 36.62 in
Baisity leather armchair by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia 80s, 90s
Located in Padova, IT
Outstanding leather armchair Baisity model designed by Antonio Citterio at the end of 80s
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Bauhaus Design Steel and Grey Faux Leather Armchair, Effezeta, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Italian chrome and grey faux leather armchair, produced by Effezeta, 1980s Italy
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 70 in W 215 in D 85 in
Sofa Set and Pair of Vintage Armchairs from the 80s in Leather Sormani Design
By Sormani
Located in None, IT
Set consisting of a three-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, equipped with wheels, brown leather
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Postmodern Trix Armchairs by K.F. Forster for KFF Design, Germany 80s, Set of 4
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice set of 4 Postmodern chairs designed by Karl Friederich Forster for KFF
Steel
Italian Pony Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 80s swingin' oversized pony armchair...comfy.
Sold
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 32.29 in
Pair of armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames manufacture unknown in white leathers
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1970s-80s Eames Armchairs in White Leather with Ottomans - Iconic Design and Timeless
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
New Upholstery, T-Line Lounge Chair by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, Italy, 1984
By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A Post Memphis 80's Design Classic T-line armchair designed by Burkhard Vogtherr in 1984 for Arflex
Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 125.2 in D 97.64 in
Cream velvet sectional sofa or living room set by Erton, France, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful modular living room set or sectional sofa, made in France in the 1970-80s. Composed of 5
Velvet, Wood
Leather Red Dinette Armchair Luigi Massoni for Frau 80's
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of vintage armchairs entirely in leather designed in the 70s by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona
Chrome
Sold
H 26.78 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in
High Quality Green Chesterfield Armchair Made in England from the 80's
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic Chesterfield armchair England import. Ideal for the office or the stylishly furnished
Leather
Sold
H 34 in W 22.75 in D 24.25 in
Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Classic 1980s directors style McGuire dining or occasional armchairs with lattice style
Hide, Rattan
Sold
H 36.23 in W 36.03 in D 55.12 in
Armchair Kilkis, G.P. Vitelli & T. Ammanati for Brunati Italy 1980s
By Brunati
Located in Milano, IT
Living room armchair from the 80s, Kilkis model by Tittina Ammannati & Gianpiero Vitteli for
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
1 of 4 Vintage Leather Cantilever Armchairs in Style of Matteo Grassi, Italy 80s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four vintage Bauhaus design dark brown leather cantilever chairs, in style of Matteo Grassi or Fasem Madrid chairs based on the designs of Mart Stam. Thick dark brown leather and chr...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Black Leather and Steel Armchairs by Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi 80s
By Matteo Grassi, Ross Littell
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 6 armchairs designed by the american Ross Littell for Matteo Grassi. High quality black
Steel
Pair of 80's Taupe Channelled Leather Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
We haven't quite warmed up to the 80's yet, but these taupe leather armchairs with Saladino-style
Sold
H 31.25 in W 45 in D 48 in
Blue Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, Ideal for Waiting Areas (80s)
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It seats two people back to back or one next to each other. Made in Italy Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona cha...
Stainless Steel
Veranda Leather Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 80s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Bern, BE
designer Vico Magistretti designed this chair in the 80s for Cassina. This armchair is a real quick-change
Metal
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of French Napoleon III upholstered armchairs,circa 1870s-80s, each with a scrolled headrest
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Set of Six 1980s Contract Mohair Dining Armchairs
Located in Kensington, MD
80s Contract Mohair Dining Armchairs. Purchased from the Design Center in Washington DC in the 80s
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 22.84 in
Philippe Starck Six Mid-Century Modern Costes Armchairs, Aleph Driade Italy, 80s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Escalona, Toledo
from the 80s, first editions produced by the firm. Black painted tubular steel structure and curved
Steel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,545 / item
H 14 in W 8 in D 5 in
Series 03 Table Lamp, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. handstitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material fin...
Brass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$1,420Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black u...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
$28,497 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$7,670 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
$16,833 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
ST66 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
By Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with a brush or by pouring. Each piece of this collection is un...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954 reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
Metal
$1,550
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Italian Design : Fully Restored 1950s Desk Chair with Armrests
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a rare find from the 1950s, this desk chair embodies iconic Italian design. Crafted with a black lacquered iron frame and tapered legs featuring a unique compass opening,...
Iron
Pierre Chapo French Elm Wood Coffee Table Model T22 C 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Chicago, IL
Pierre Chapo coffee table in elm wood, Model T22 C circa 1972. This is a fine vintage example, not the current production. Excellent condition. Small eye piece stamped with the numb...
Elm
$2,963
H 19.69 in Dm 21.66 in
Modernist Brass Pendant Lamp or Ceiling Fixture by Florian Schulz Germany 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and minimalist nickel-plated brass pendant lamp / ceiling fixture with adjustable hanging height. Designed & manufactured by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980s. Executed in nick...
Brass, Nickel
Table à porte revue dite java par Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MATHIEU MATÉGOT (1910-2001) Table porte-revues "Java" à double plateaux asymétrique, structure métallique partiellement relaquée noir, piétement tubulaire à sabots en laiton, une fe...
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Console Table, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. With original patina present such as scratches and staining. Dimensions: 34.4” H x 33.6” W x 13” D
Teak
$473 / item
H 9.45 in W 12.8 in D 7.09 in
Jacques Biny 'Biny Table n°231' Table Lamp for DCW éditions Paris
By Jacques Biny
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jacques Biny 'Biny Table n°231' Table Lamp designer in 1958 for DCW éditions Paris. New, current production. The table lamp (Biny Table n°231) by Jacques BINY is almost an alien in ...
Aluminum, Steel
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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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