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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

with expected normal wear and tear from age and use. No damage chairs all swivel very freely and stable

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

1980’s Regency Cane Lounge Chairs Lacquered in “Brinjal”, Newly Upholstered
1980’s Regency Cane Lounge Chairs Lacquered in “Brinjal”, Newly Upholstered

1980’s Regency Cane Lounge Chairs Lacquered in “Brinjal”, Newly Upholstered

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Charleston, SC

”, original caning with no damage. These versatile chairs are great as dining chairs, but cozy enough to use

Category

Vintage 1980s American Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Lacquer

Michael Wolk Farrah Chair & Ottoman
Michael Wolk Farrah Chair & Ottoman

Michael Wolk Farrah Chair & Ottoman

By Michael Wolk

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Report In good, structurally sound, and sturdy condition with no notable damage to frame. The chair has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Vintage French Regency Chairs Pair
Vintage French Regency Chairs Pair

Vintage French Regency Chairs Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

spotless fabric and no notable damage to wood frames. Each chair has 1 small imperfection on the caning as

Category

Vintage 1960s Regency Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Cotton

Ligne Roset Set of Four Finn Chairs
Ligne Roset Set of Four Finn Chairs

Ligne Roset Set of Four Finn Chairs

By Ligne Roset, Thibault Desombre

Located in Basildon, London

chairs are in very good condition with no visible signs of wear or damage. The chairs have been well

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Pair of  red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy
1960s Pair of  red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy

1960s Pair of red Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy

Located in grand Lancy, CH

1960s Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs , Italy, little damage on rattan see photo

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy
Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy

Set of 4 Tamara Folding Chairs by Arrben, Italy

By Arrben

Located in North York, ON

, including one chair with damage to the leather back, adding authentic character to these collectible pieces

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Lounge Chair after Risom Big Chair
Mid Century Lounge Chair after Risom Big Chair

Mid Century Lounge Chair after Risom Big Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

reupholstered, but is in great structural condition, solid and free of damage. The chair retains a makers label

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Sculptural Peota Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood – Set of 8
Sculptural Peota Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood – Set of 8

Sculptural Peota Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood – Set of 8

By Gigi Sabadin, Stilwood

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

. One chair has minor damage to the seating area, which is only noticeable when pressure is applied on

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair

Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair

Located in London, GB

, and the damage does not affect the chairs stability in anyway. The crack to the back is supported well

Category

Antique 1780s Welsh Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner

Located in Norwich, GB

joints, the chairs are free from any woodworm or damage. One of the chairs is very slightly taller than

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Gilt Wood Side Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1880
Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Gilt Wood Side Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1880

Aesthetic Movement Ebonized and Gilt Wood Side Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1880

By D. G. Fischell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning set of four Aesthetic Movement side chairs, dating to circa 1880 and attributed to D.G

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Giltwood

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Set of Six  SM08 Dining Chairs in Black Leather.
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Set of Six  SM08 Dining Chairs in Black Leather.

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Set of Six SM08 Dining Chairs in Black Leather.

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Antwerp, BE

chairs all chairs have minor damage at one corner of the seats. The Dutch designer Cees Braakman (1917

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of c. 1925 French Leather Club Chairs in Tobacco
Pair of c. 1925 French Leather Club Chairs in Tobacco

Pair of c. 1925 French Leather Club Chairs in Tobacco

Located in Dekalb, IL

areas of thinning consistent with age. No major tears or structural damage observed. Each chair: 32" W

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

50ties metal dining chair Belgium
50ties metal dining chair Belgium

50ties metal dining chair Belgium

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

and are very comfortable. The fabric has damage but the chairs can be used as they are. Reupholstering

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Braided Rattan Wicker Peacock Fan Back Chair
Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Braided Rattan Wicker Peacock Fan Back Chair

Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Braided Rattan Wicker Peacock Fan Back Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful vintage Palm Beach rattan wicker fan peacock back lounge chair. No damage to wicker

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Antique French Provincial Rush Corner Chair Carved Oak 19th C.
Antique French Provincial Rush Corner Chair Carved Oak 19th C.

Antique French Provincial Rush Corner Chair Carved Oak 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

probably treated a long time ago. the wood looks great and not damaged and the chair is sturdy. It gives

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Mod. 8102 by Giuseppe Zammerini for MIM Roma, Italy
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Mod. 8102 by Giuseppe Zammerini for MIM Roma, Italy

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Mod. 8102 by Giuseppe Zammerini for MIM Roma, Italy

By Giuseppe Zammerini, MIM Roma

Located in Hellouw, NL

Model 8102 chairs for MIM Roma reflect the innovative design direction of Giuseppe Zammerini during

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair 19th C.
Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair 19th C.

Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

time ago. the wood looks great and not damaged and the chair is sturdy. It gives the authentic antique

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 8 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Wooden Caned Dining Side Chair
Set of 8 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Wooden Caned Dining Side Chair

Set of 8 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Wooden Caned Dining Side Chair

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

)(PRICED AS Set) All chairs have caning damage. Seat fabric is frayed in places."

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1965, Verner Panton, Two Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition, in Blue
1965, Verner Panton, Two Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition, in Blue

1965, Verner Panton, Two Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition, in Blue

By Herman Miller, Verner Panton

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Museum of Art & Design. Set of two iconic chairs. Some damage and loss of gloss on the back like shown

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Polyester

S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy
S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy

S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

: Good vintage condition with normal signs of use. No damage or repairs. The chairs were for 30 years in

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Milling Road by Baker Furniture Rattan Dining Chairs
Set of Six Milling Road by Baker Furniture Rattan Dining Chairs

Set of Six Milling Road by Baker Furniture Rattan Dining Chairs

By Milling Road

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

condition with no apparent damage.The chairs retain their original leather cushions which are in good

Category

1990s Chinese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Six Oak and Rush X Legged Dining Chairs
Set of Six Oak and Rush X Legged Dining Chairs

Set of Six Oak and Rush X Legged Dining Chairs

Located in London, London

Set of six dining chairs Oak frames Rush seats One chair with damage to the seat (shown in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs
19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

scratches are present due to age, and one chair is slightly damaged. Overall wear is consistent with age and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Five Lucite Waterfall Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing, 1980s
Set of Five Lucite Waterfall Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing, 1980s

Set of Five Lucite Waterfall Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing, 1980s

By Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing, Pace Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, 1980s Configuration: 2 armchairs, 3 side chairs (plus 1 additional damaged side chair available (for

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Set of Six White Lacquer Queen Anne Dining Chairs
Set of Six White Lacquer Queen Anne Dining Chairs

Set of Six White Lacquer Queen Anne Dining Chairs

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

chair has damage to the cane seat, as shown. Set consists of four armless and two armchairs. Width of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1 of 10 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair, 1950s Wilde + Spieth, Vintage
1 of 10 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair, 1950s Wilde + Spieth, Vintage

1 of 10 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chair, 1950s Wilde + Spieth, Vintage

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Hannover, DE

structural damage to the wood. For chairs from the 1950s, the condition is excellent. On request, up to 20

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole Mobelfabrik Set of 4
Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole Mobelfabrik Set of 4

Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole Mobelfabrik Set of 4

By Tarm Stole

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Teak Frames. Original fabric has no stains or damage EXCEPT 1 chair has 2 spots as shown in the last 2

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

79th Century Spanish Set of Four Chairs and Two Armchairs
79th Century Spanish Set of Four Chairs and Two Armchairs

79th Century Spanish Set of Four Chairs and Two Armchairs

Located in Marbella, ES

can be appreciated in the last photo, one of the chair's seat is damaged.       

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage dining chairs by Pirelli Sapsa, Italy 1950s, Set of 4
Vintage dining chairs by Pirelli Sapsa, Italy 1950s, Set of 4

Vintage dining chairs by Pirelli Sapsa, Italy 1950s, Set of 4

By Pirelli Tyres

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

a 2 cm long (0,78 in) vinyl damage on one chair. The chairs are sturdy and stable. There is an

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of 6 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chairs – Wilde + Spieth, 1950s, Teak & Beech
Set of 6 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chairs – Wilde + Spieth, 1950s, Teak & Beech

Set of 6 Egon Eiermann SE18 Folding Chairs – Wilde + Spieth, 1950s, Teak & Beech

By Wilde + Spieth

Located in Hannover, DE

structural damage. For chairs from the 1950s, their condition is excellent. The photos accurately show the

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Lake Worth, FL

or other notable damage to fabric. A couple chairs have some damage to the very bottoms of legs and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Cane

Red Leather ‘Alice’ High Back Dining Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan, Italy, 1980
Red Leather ‘Alice’ High Back Dining Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan, Italy, 1980

Red Leather ‘Alice’ High Back Dining Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan, Italy, 1980

By Giorgio Cattelan

Located in Almelo, NL

supple and vibrant with no significant damage. These rare chairs are increasingly sought after by

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1974, Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Set of Stackable Bended Wood Strip Chairs
1974, Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Set of Stackable Bended Wood Strip Chairs

1974, Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Set of Stackable Bended Wood Strip Chairs

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

bended wood. Traces of wear like some scratches and change of color and some minor damage. One chair has

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Exceptional Set of 6 Design Audoux & Minnet Chairs 1950s  Original Wood and Hemp
Exceptional Set of 6 Design Audoux & Minnet Chairs 1950s  Original Wood and Hemp

Exceptional Set of 6 Design Audoux & Minnet Chairs 1950s Original Wood and Hemp

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in leucate, FR

Discover a truly rare and authentic ensemble: this superb set of six chairs designed by the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Wood

Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark
Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

good condition without any damage. All chairs are ready to use! We offer worldwide shipping.

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of 4 Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s
Set of 4 Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s

Set of 4 Black Cesca Chairs by Marcel Breuer attr. to Gavina, Italy 1960s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Beograd, RS

bubble wrap and protected in the package in the way to reduce any chance of chair getting damaged

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #80 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #80 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8

Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #80 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in München, Bavaria

a few small holes on one chair. The dust cover underneath the seats is partially damaged on some

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Teak, Faux Leather

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

decoration may be a later addition. Minor pest damage. Imagine the chair covered in tiger velvet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair Green Upholstery
1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair Green Upholstery

1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair Green Upholstery

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

one of the chairs shows some damage and is loose (picture #12 and #13) and there is some damage on the

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage "Clam” rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 1944.
Vintage "Clam” rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 1944.

Vintage "Clam” rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 1944.

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

overhall condition is good, no structural damage. The Clam chair is an Iconic scandinavian piece and can be

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair

Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cracks, chips, or structural damage. This chair gets its name "LAX" as an abbreviation of (L) Low (A

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric
1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric

1990s Ettore Sottsass Studio Westside Lounge Chair in Multi-Color Fabric

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

upholstery fabric is relatively free of stains with no damage. Overall, this chair is in very good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

20thC Lacquered Wood Games Table & Chairs By Pierluigi Molinari For Pozzi, Milan
20thC Lacquered Wood Games Table & Chairs By Pierluigi Molinari For Pozzi, Milan

20thC Lacquered Wood Games Table & Chairs By Pierluigi Molinari For Pozzi, Milan

By Pozzi, Pierluigi Molinari

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

. Chips throughout the lacquer to the table and to a lesser extent to the chairs. Some damage to the green

Category

20th Century Italian Other Game Tables

Materials

Felt, Wood, Lacquer

1961, Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, Set of Two Midcentury Dutch Easy Chairs 1432
1961, Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, Set of Two Midcentury Dutch Easy Chairs 1432

1961, Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, Set of Two Midcentury Dutch Easy Chairs 1432

By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen Culemborg

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

like the upholstery of one of the front corners is damaged and of the other chair both corners are (#1

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Armchair by John Wisner, Brass Accents, 1950s
Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Armchair by John Wisner, Brass Accents, 1950s

Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Armchair by John Wisner, Brass Accents, 1950s

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in Chattanooga, TN

signature of its history rather than damage. This chair works beautifully indoors, in sunrooms, covered

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Untouched 19th Century Victorian Red Leather Wing Armchair
Untouched 19th Century Victorian Red Leather Wing Armchair

Untouched 19th Century Victorian Red Leather Wing Armchair

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

features a deep-buttoned upholstered back, all covered in the original red leather. The chair boasts

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

French Faux Bois Garden Bench
French Faux Bois Garden Bench

French Faux Bois Garden Bench

Located in Southampton, GB

, great condition, no breaks or damage. Complimenting table and chairs also available. France, circa 1980

Category

20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Steel

19th Century Brown Leather Club Armchair
19th Century Brown Leather Club Armchair

19th Century Brown Leather Club Armchair

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

brown leather. The chair boasts scrolling arms, a sprung seat, loose feathered cushion and close-nailed

Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century Brown Leather Button Wing Armchair
19th Century Brown Leather Button Wing Armchair

19th Century Brown Leather Button Wing Armchair

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

is in superb condition with no damage or repairs. The chair seat height is 52cm. In very good

Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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An assortment of damaged chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all damaged chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 598 antique and vintage damaged chairs in-stock, while there are 104 modern editions to choose from as well. Damaged chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Damaged chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Damaged chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret, Gerrit Rietveld and Cassina are consistently popular.

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