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Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi 'Piumino' Sofa
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Dell'Oca, 'Piumino' sofa, leather, foam
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Piumino sofa De Pas, D’urbino and Lomazzi Italy 1970
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Piumino lounge sofa, designed by the renowned trio De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi, and crafted
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi leather Sofa for Zanotta, Italy 1968 Unique style, wonderful rich saddle
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Zanotta Onda Sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1985
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Toronto, CA
Onda means “wave,” and this one’s best caught in your living room. Dreamed up in 1985 by De Pas
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Customizable Zanotta Milano+ Sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Monobloc, modular sofas and pouf. Aluminum alloy feet, with natural or black nickel-satin finish
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Textile

De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Italia Large 'Carrera' Modular Sofa
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi for BBB, sectional sofa 'Carrara', fabric, Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Zanotta Model Straccio De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi Original Leather Sofa
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Leather Sofa was designed 1968 by Design Team Gionatan de Pas , Donato d’Urbino and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Foam

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta 'Settebello' Sectional Sofa
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gionathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Zanotta, 'settebello' modular sofa, fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ciuingam sofa by De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy 1967
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ciuingam 3 seater sofa designed by the designer trio De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber

Italian Modern Caramel Leather Piumino Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern caramel leather three seating Piumino sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Ciuingam Leather Sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta-1960s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Ciuingam Leather Sofa is an iconic design item realized by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Burgundy red "Piumino" sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fantastic and very comfortable ‘Dall’Occa’ sofa that was designed by De Pas, D’urbino, and Lomazzi
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

5 piece Brown Carrera Modular Sofa by Lomazzi, De Pas + D'urbino for BBB Italia
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare five piece Carrera modular sofa designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vtg 'Onda' Sofa by De Pas D’Urbino + Lomazzi for Zanotta 1980s Cream + Chrome
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Basel, BS
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi, showcases rounded and curved features. Created in 1985
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Very rare Piumino leather sofa by De Pas D’urbino and Lomazzi for Dall’Oca Italy
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Piumino sofa De Pas D’urbino and Lomazzi Dall’Oca Italy 1970 two seater in greige leather. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi Pair of Onda 3-Seater Sofas
By Paolo Lomazzi, Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino
Located in Cheyenne, WY
The Onda three-seat sofa—onda meaning "wave" in Italian—earns its namesake from the tubular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi “Carrera” Sofa for BBB Bonacina, 1969, Set of 5
By BBB Bonacchina, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi “Carrera” Modular Sofa for BBB Bonacina, Wood and Foam, Italy, 1969, Set
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Piumino Sofa in Cognac Leather by De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi for Dell'Oca
By Dell'Oca, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
folded cognac synthetic leather. The foam and leather materials ensure extreme seating comfort De Pas
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

''Carrera'' modular sofa, De Pas, Lomazzi and D'Urbino for BBB Bonacina, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Quarrata, IT
''Carrera'' modular sofa designed by De Pas, Lomazzi and D'Urbino and produced by BBB Bonacina in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

3-Piece Yellow Carrera Modular Sofa by Lomazzi, De Pas + D'urbino for BBB Italia
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare three piece Carrera modular sofa designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian modern white sofa Carrera by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white sofa Carrera by De Pas, D'urbino and Lomazzi for B&B Italia, 1970s Modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

70s leather sofa Piumino model by Lomazzi De Pas D'Urbino
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Milano, MI
Divano Piumino disegnato dagli architetti milanesi De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi facenti parte del
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Zanotta "Ondina" Chairs by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta - 1980s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Roma, IT
Zanotta "Ondina" Chairs is a design item designed in the 1980s by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Canapé « Flou Flou » Ligne Roset par de Pas , D’Urbino, Lomazzi vintage 1980’s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Canapé 2 places « Flou Flou » Ligne Roset par De Pas , D’Urbino, Lomazzi . Cuir noir d’origine avec
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chrome Three-Piece Sectional in the style of De Pas Urbino
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Pasadena, TX
8 ft vintage three-piece sectional Large sectional sofa that was purchased in the late 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

'Ipercubo 200' by Jonathan de Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Driade
By Driade, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Wien, AT
"Ipercubo 200" Modular Sofa by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Driade – A
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Carrera modular sofa mod. by De Pas D'Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Italia 60's
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, BBB Italia
Located in Catania, IT
Divano componibile in tessuto disegnato da Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi per BBB
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

"Straccio" by De Pass, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta Three Seater Sofa Cognac
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This stunning rare three seater Leather Sofa was designed 1968 by Design Team De Pas , Donato
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

"Straccio" by De Pass, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta Three Seater Sofa Cognac
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This stunning rare three seater Leather Sofa was designed 1968 by Design Team De Pas , Donato
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Onda 3-Seater Sofa in for Zanotta with Chrome Steel Frame and Velvet Upholstery
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Val de Bagnes, CH
The Onda three-seat sofa–Onda meaning “wave” in Italian–earns its namesake from the tubular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Zanotta Milano+ Large Sofa in Red Upholstery with Natural Nickel-Satin Frame
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Milano+ Large Sofa in Red Upholstery with Natural Nickel-Satin Frame by De Pas, D’Urbino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Zanotta Milano+ Modular Sofa in Purple Upholstery with Nickel-Satin Frame
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Milano+ Modular Sofa in Purple Upholstery with Nickel-Satin Frame by De Pas, D’Urbino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Straccio 3 seater sofa by De Pass, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Oirlo, LI
The Straccio Sofa was designed by J. De Pass, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi and produced by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Suede

Zanotta Onda Ensemble Living Room Set Sofa & 2 Armchair Blue Leather
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Zanotta Modell Onda. Design in 1985 from De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi. A italian Classic. It
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Steel, Chrome

De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi Leather Modular Sofa, Italy, Mid-Century Modern
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
J. De Pas, D. D'urbino, P. Lomazzi Modular sofa (2 corners, 7 seatings) Printed ABS, padded
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

“Onda” Sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1980
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Wilnis, UT
A fantastic 3-seater sofa designed by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi and manufactured by Zanotta in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pair of Onda 3-Seater Sofa for Zanotta in French Bouclé, 1970s.
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Onda three-seat sofa–Onda meaning “wave” in Italian– by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Onda 3-Seater Sofa for Zanotta, Chrome Steel Frame, Teal Velvet Upholster, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Onda three-seat sofa–Onda meaning “wave” in Italian–by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Chrome

De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi Patinated Leather Sofa
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Phoenix, AZ
De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina sofa from 1967. This sculptural and rarely seen example is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

'Piumino' Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino & Lomazzi for Dell'Oca
By Jonathan de Pas, Dell'Oca
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Distinctive 'Piumino' sofa by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Dell'Oca
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Pas D’Urbino & Lomazzi ‘Cuingam’ Sofa
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning pair of leather lounge chairs by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for BBB
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Foam

Vintage Brown Leather Sofa by De pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous brown leather sofa designed by De pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi in the 1970s for fine Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Sofa by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi leather Sofa for Zanotta, Italy 1968 Unique style, wonderful rich saddle
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Customizable Zanotta Onda Sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for fabric. Armchair and monobloc sofas. 18/8 stainless steel tubular frame
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi Dall Oca Lounge Sofa, Italy, 1975
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic and very comfortable 'Dall'Occa' sofa designed by De Pas, D’urbino and Lomazzi and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Customizable Leather Zanotta Onda Sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in New York, NY
Armchair and monobloc sofas. 18/8 stainless steel tubular frame. Upholstery in graduated
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

"Onda" Sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino et Lomazzi, Zanotta circa 1985
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Onda sofa, designed by the Italian trio Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

"Onda" Sofa by De Pas, D'Urbino et Lomazzi, Zanotta circa 1985
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Onda sofa, designed by the Italian trio Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian Ruched Leather Sofa in the Style of De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A space age Italian leather sofa in the style or De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi. Rushed camel leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ciuingam sofa by De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy 1967
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ciuingam 2 seater sofa designed by the designer trio De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber

Ciuingam sofas by De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy 1967
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ciuingam 3 + 2 seater sofas designed by the designer trio De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber

Vintage Sofa "Piumino" by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca - 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black sofa "Piumino", designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black leather sofa by De Pas, d'Urbino and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in amstelveen, NL
This stunning and rare Leather Sofa was designed in the 1970s by Design Team Gionatan de Pas Donato
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Gray Velvet Modular Sofa by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi for Zanotta, 1970
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Gray velvet Modular sofa by De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi for Zanotta 1970 Reupholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italian Carrera Sofa by De Pas D'urbino and Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, 1969
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, BBB Bonacchina
Located in MIlano, IT
cover. Variable composition for shape and size, with five total pieces. Designed by De Pas D'urbino
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

De Pas D'urbino and Lomazzi Sofa
By Dell'Oca
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Piumino" Sofa manufactured in 1970 by Dell'Oca - designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

5 Piece Carrera Modular Sofa by Lomazzi, De Pas + d'Urbino for Bbb Italia, 1969
By BBB Italia, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare five piece Carrera modular sofa designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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De Pas Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal de pas sofa for your home. A de pas sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 100 options for an antique or vintage de pas sofa now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer de pas sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A de pas sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one de pas sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta and Dell'Oca produced versions that are worth a look. A large de pas sofa can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller de pas sofa available at 1stDibs — each spanning 25.6 in width — may make for a better choice.

How Much is a De Pas Sofa?

The average selling price for a de pas sofa at 1stDibs is $8,610, while they’re typically $1,072 on the low end and $41,503 for the highest priced.

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