$2,690Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique 20th Century Set of two brown French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
Discover a set of antique Bobbin chairs that captures the essence of mid-19th century France.
Rush, Beech
$1,538
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Antique Bobbin Highback Chair done in Oak with the Rush seats, France 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous antique Bobbin chair They feature very sculptural form which will be a striking addition any interior.
Rush, Oak
$1,604
H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Antique English 19th Century Bobbin Prie Dieu Chair Side Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Bobbin Prie Dieu Chair on original brass cup castors C.1820 A pretty side chair, presented in excellent condition commensurate with age.
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chairs, English 1900
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique corner chair in solid wood, likely beech, with a dark stained finish.
Fabric, Beech
Antique Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chair, English 1900
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique corner chair in solid wood, likely beech, with a dark stained finish.
Fabric, Beech
$3,565 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Hall chairs side chairs C.1880
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Side chairs C.1880 Good solid construction.
Cane, Oak
Pair Of Antique Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chairs, English 1900
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A pair of antique corner chairs in solid wood, likely beech, with a dark stained finish.
Fabric, Beech
$1,395 / set
H 31.5 in W 13 in D 14 in
Antique Ebonized Childrens Bobbin Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of Victorian English ebonized childs bobbin chairs with upholstered seats and backs. Each having a turned wooden bobbin frame with turned finials above an upholstered seat, r...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century Antique French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair in Carved Oak
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Striking antique double-railed corner chair with classic bobbin, turned legs and cross supports.
Rush, Oak
$2,124
H 33.47 in W 22.25 in D 20.08 in
Antique Dutch Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Knitting Armchair
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful antique bobbin/ knitting chair with three legs and with a carved flower basket in the back, very decorative.
Wicker, Wood
$708
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
Straw, Wood
$710
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
Straw, Wood
$710
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
Straw, Wood
19th Century Antique French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair in Carved Oak
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th c. French Bobbin rush corner chair.
Rush, Oak
$710
H 25.99 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming oak Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner. The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade. This chair was made in the ...
Rush, Oak
$2,604Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Antique 20th Century Set of French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
This rustic set of antique double railed chairs with Classic bobbin turned legs and cross supports are slightly different.
Rush, Beech
$850
H 25.75 in W 16.88 in D 17 in
Diminutive Antique French 19th Century Walnut Bobbin Corner Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming bobbin-form corner chair in walnut with woven seat in red, green, and natural rush (ca. late 19th Century, France). Slight slant to one of the legs (normal, given the handma...
Rush, Walnut
$4,799 / set
H 31.11 in W 16.54 in D 19.49 in
Pair Antique English 19th Century Arts And Crafts Bobbin Cane Low Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English 19th Century Arts And Crafts Bobbin Cane Low Side Chairs Presented in very good condition commensurate of age.
Cane, Beech
$3,545 / set
H 25.99 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Antique Set , Three Rush-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs With Table
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set Of Three Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs in Oak and Cane, With Hexagonal Side Table.
Wicker, Wood
$2,361 / set
H 28.55 in W 16.34 in D 16.15 in
Typical Dutch Pair Antique Rush-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair of Antique Dutch Corner Knitting Chairs – Turned Oak & Rush Seat – ca. 1900 A beautiful matching pair of vintage Dutch corner chairs, each with unique character and slight diff...
Cane, Wood, Oak
$3,016
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Victorian English Antique Leather Bobbin Chair With Tooled Heraldic Lion Decor
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Antique English Victorian Mahogany & Leather Upholstered Bobbin Chair With A Tooled Heraldic Coat of Arms Lion Decoration Raised on Bobbin Turned Legs with A Crinoline Stretcher
Leather, Oak
$1,680
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
French Antique Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair with Lambswool, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
A Modern, Scandinavian, Antique, Classic or an Art Deco home decor. Highly versatile, the chair works beautifully as a decorative accent, occasional chair, or collector’s piece, bri...
Lambskin, Wool, Pine
$3,071 / set
H 33.27 in W 22.64 in D 18.31 in
Antique Set, Dutch Triangular Rush Seat Bobbin Corner Chair with Side Table
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique set : Dutch Bobbin Corner chair with side table Late 19th century bobbin wood armchair with rush seat with bobbin side table, a lovely set, ca 1900.
Wicker, Wood
Unavailable
H 0.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
An English bobbin nursing chair from the 19th century with dark hazelnut patina hessian upholstery and antique casters.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 0.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
An English bobbin nursing chair from the 19th century with dark hazelnut patina hessian upholstery and antique casters.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 0.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
An English bobbin nursing chair from the 19th century with dark hazelnut patina hessian upholstery and antique casters.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 110 in W 54 in D 57 in
19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Ebonized Bobbin Rocking Chair
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Bobbin rocking chair. A late 19th century antique arts and crafts bobbin rocking chair.
Wood
19th Century Bobbin Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique bobbin chair with new natural linen upholstered seat
Wood
Antique English Bobbin Chair
By A. Williamson
Located in Den Haag, NL
19th century English bobbin chair. Beautiful color, very good condition with just the right amount of wear. New rattan seat. Cherrywood frame. Very nice and decorative piece.
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Bobbin Library Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 19th century rosewood bobbin chair from England with a cane seat on casters.
Rosewood
Antique Carved Oak Bobbin Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique carved oak bobbin chair, made in England and dating from around the 1880’s period.
Oak
Pair of Antique Jacobean Style Bobbin Turned Chairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Pair of antique Jacobean style bobbin turned chairs.
Wood
Antique oak Bobbin chair, early 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Antique oak bobbin turned chair, from early part of the 20th century with new white upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
Antique Ebonized Bobbin Turned Chair, ca 1900
Located in Uppsala, SE
Antique ebonized bobbin turned chair, from later part ot the 19th century or early part of the 20th century, on brass castors with new off white felt upholstery.
Brass
Antique British bobbin turned corner chair with rush seat
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Perfect for a hall or a corner in the dining room. British antique bobbin turned corner chair with a rush seat.
Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Antique English Turned Triangular Seated Beech Bobbin Turner Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
A very rare 18th century English Turner’s chair with a triangle seat upholstered in pale red velvet. All parts of this chair are turned and display a very high degree of craftsmans...
Beech
19th Century English Bobbin Chair, Cane Seat, Spindle Back, Antique
Located in New York, NY
19th century English single bobbin chair. Classic bobbin-turned details, a spindle seat back and upholstered armrests. Cane seat. Original four brass casters.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Antique Bobbin Turned Chair with Red Velvet Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Upholstered occasional chair An attractive chair of good proportions with bobbin-turned sections and rear sabre legs. Sumptuous red and gold velvet brocade upholstery on the s...
Wood
Sold
H 27.5 in W 25 in L 27.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Spool Carved Corner Chair Bobbin Chair Stick and Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts spool carved corner chair bobbin chair stick and ball.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Antique Bobbin Turned Ebonised Chair with Tapestry Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE UPHOLSTERED OCCASIONAL CHAIR Profusely bobbin turned and ebonised frame, including back legs and stretchers.
Wood
British Bobbin Turned Corner Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique British bobbin turned corner chairs, pair, stained elm wood with rush seats, circa 1900, in the manner of William Morris (English, 1834-1896) and the "English Revival" moveme...
Rush, Elm
20th Century French Oak Bobbin Corner Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A charming early 20th-century French provincial bobbin wood corner chair. It features beautifully turned oak frames with the original striped rush seats.
Oak
19th Century French Pair of Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A charming pair of late 19th century French provincial bobbin wood corner chairs. Beautifully turned oak frames with the original striped rush seats.
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Set of 6 Antique Carved Oak Dining Chairs with Bobbin Turned Legs, circa 1920s
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of six Oak dining chairs. The set is in good condition, and there are no rips or significant wear on the seating. It has bobbin-...
Oak
Early 20th Century Oak Bobbin Corner Armchair, 1920s
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A charming early 20th-century French provincial bobbin wood corner chair. It features beautifully turned oak frames with the original striped rush seats.
Rush, Oak
Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chair With Fabric Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique oak bobbin corner chair, England, circa 1900.
Fabric, Beech
A Pair of Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chairs With Fabric Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique pair of oak bobbin corner chairs, England, circa 1900.
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 36 in W 25 in D 29 in
Ebonised Bobbin Chairs in Wool Blend by Christopher Farr, England circa 1840
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonised Bobbin Chairs in Wool Blend by Christopher Farr England circa 1840 Near pair of antique bobbin chairs with cane seat, new cushions with wool blend fabric from Christopher ...
Wool, Cane
Antique Oak Bobbin Chair
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique oak bobbin chair, made in England, and dating from around the 1880-1900 period.
Rush, Oak
Antique Art Deco Rush Seat Bobbin Turned Corner Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
Early European (probably Dutch) 20th century oak bobbin turned corner chair with rush seat. Excellent condition, all original, no old repairs or modifications.
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 32.88 in W 17.52 in D 19.3 in
ORiGINAL ANTIQUE REGENCY CIR 1810 HARDWOOD PORCELAIN CASTORS BOBBIN TURNED CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning ornately carved original Antique Scottish Bobbin Turned side chair with Porcelain castor...
Hardwood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 16.34 in
Antique Dutch Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Knitting Armchair
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful antique bobbin/ knitting chair with three legs. This old Dutch chair with three legs is called a knitting chair.
Wicker, Wood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 21.07 in D 16.54 in
Antique Dutch Armchair Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Rustic
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful antique bobbin/ knitting chair with three legs. This old Dutch chair with three legs is called a knitting chair.
Wicker, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
French Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in oak with papercord seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely handmade cha...
Papercord, Oak
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H 26.38 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
French Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained beech with a handwoven seagrass seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. ...
Papercord, Seagrass, Beech
Sold
H 26.78 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
French Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
Straw, Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Typical Dutch Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chair, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely typical Dutch knitting chair. This antique 'corner chair' with wicker seat is originally a typical Old Dutch knitting chair/ thelephone chair. Older women used to often sit in...
Wool, Cane
Sold
H 28.94 in W 15.16 in D 15.56 in
Antique Dutch Ruch-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Chair Turned Hand Crafted 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique Dutch Rush- Seat Bobbin Corner Chair , Turned Wood Side Chair and Cane 1900s, Country Living, Farmhouse Decor.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 26.78 in W 16.74 in D 16.74 in
Typical Dutch Pair Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair antique rush-seat corner bobbin side knitting chairs in turned wood and cane, Dutch ca 1900, Country Living, farmhouse decor.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of French Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chairs, 19th C
Located in Odense, DK
A fine pair of French Provincial corner chairs in oak and with papercord seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely...
Papercord, Oak
Sold
H 25.6 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Rare Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair, France 1910s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a French Bobbin Rush Corner chair made in the beginning of 20th century.
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 25.6 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Rare Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair, France 1910s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a French Bobbin Rush Corner chair made in the beginning of 20th century.
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 27.76 in W 17.13 in D 17.13 in
Couple Antique Dutch Ruch-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Chairs Turned Hand Crafted 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair Antique Dutch Rush- Seat Bobbin Corner Chairs , Turned Wood Side Chairs and Cane 1900s, Country Living, Farmhouse Decor.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
Typical Dutch Pair Antique Rush-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs in Turned Oak and Cane, Dutch ca 1900, Country Living, Farmhouse Decor.
Cane, Oak
Antique Turned Mahogany Bobbin Armchair, Circa 1880 - 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With an overall turned wood frame in a dark stain with spindle back and sides. Raised on turned front legs and square splayed back legs. Upholstered in a green plaid fabric on the ma...
Wood
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H 37.75 in W 25 in D 32 in
19th Century Bobbin Lounge Armchair Reupholstered In Antique French Linen
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Elegantly hand turned beech bobbin lounge chair. This piece was masterfully crafted with a hand-turned spindle frame solid brass casters. This piece has been fully restored, with the...
Brass
Sold
H 38.19 in W 25.01 in D 34.26 in
Very Rare Original Antique Victorian Bobbin Rocking Armchair Coromandel Painted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare period Victorian circa 1860-1880 bobbin turned rocking armchair which has been painted with a simulated coromandel finish ...
Oak
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H 26.97 in W 36.62 in D 17.33 in
Antique 20th Century Set of French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
This rustic set of antique double railed chairs with Classic bobbin turned legs and cross supports are all slightly different.
Rush, Beech
Antique Bobbin Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique Bobbin Chair with New upholstery.
Oak
Pink Upholstered Antique Bobbin Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
upholstered later
Oak
Sold
H 34.26 in W 16.15 in D 15.36 in
Antique Bobbin Chairs in Dark Oak with New Upholstery, England Late 19th-Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
England, late 19th century A pair of Bobbin chairs in dark oak with new upholstery. English Bobbin furniture is characterized by it's legs and other parts, which was lathe-turn...
Textile, Oak
Antique Ebonized Bobbin Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Ebonized Bobbin chair with cane seat, back and seat cushion and partially upholstered arms.
Wood, Cane, Linen
Antique Rosewood Bobbin Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Grained rosewood Bobbin chair with cane seat, back and seat cushion, partially upholstered arms and casters.
Wood, Cane, Linen
antique bobbin corner chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
corner chair.
Antique Beech wood Bobbin Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Grained beech wood Bobbin chair with cane seat, back and seat cushion and partially upholstered arms.
Wood, Cane, Linen
Sold
H 0.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Hall Chair, Nursing Chair, Bedroom Chair, Bobbin Chair, Mahogany Chair
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
An English bobbin nursing chair from the 19th century with dark hazelnut patina hessian upholstery and antique casters.
Mahogany
Antique French Walnut Bobbin Side Chair or Nursing Chair, circa 1850
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent 19th century Napoleon III French walnut bobbin side chair circa 1850, reupholstered in an organic Russian linen with handstitched edges and detail, finished off with hand...
Walnut
Four '4' Antique Oak Bobbin Leg Dining Chairs, Oak, Scotland 1920, B839
Located in Vancouver, BC
Four (4) antique oak bobbin leg dining chairs, oak, Scotland 1920, B839 Scotland, 1920 Solid oak Original finish Finials to the top of the supports Four wavy rails on the open...
Oak
Sold
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Arts & Crafts Bobbin Turned Elbow Chair in the Style of Liberty and Co
Located in Totnes, GB
A rather attractive antique Arts & Crafts bobbin turned elbow chair of unusual design.
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$13,611 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Adair Table, Refined English Rustic Dining Table in Pine
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The Adair table is our tribute to English Rustic. Warm, inviting and a love letter to old world craftsmanship, featuring a hand-planed spruce top, pegged tenons, and a waxed finish. ...
Pine
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