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Early Fritz Hansen Arm Chair Model 1561, Denmark, 1942
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful original Fritz Hansen arm chair from the 1940s. Original vinyl and brass nails. Ready for
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Fritz Hansen Style
Green velvet wingback
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 34 in
Vintage Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery. Unusual combination of chrome, fabric, and wood adding to the allure. This Danish arm chair is
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Oxford Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An "Oxford" arm chair in white leather upholstery with a high back and a cast aluminum 5 point base
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Chinese Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair
This chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep x 42
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1976 Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Danish Dining Arm Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen. These examples came from a Boston/Cambridge area estate and were
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Eight Arne Jacobsen 3207 and 3107 Chairs, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1973
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
.
Marked Fritz Hansen at the bottom.
Priced as a set.
The Arne Jacobsen Series 7 chairs epitomize timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
of Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers Fritz Hansen. This beautiful wingback chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.92 in W 28.15 in D 36.42 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
Each egg chair measures: 35 wide x 31
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
achievement in Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Fritz Hansen hand stitches finish every Egg chair. The technique
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair, Model 3316 in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen ‘Egg’ lounge chair, Model 3316. Jacobsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
2010 Pair Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Easy Lounge Chairs Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fritz Hansen circa 2010. The chairs came from the executive suite of an investment firm in New York
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set 'Oxford' Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of eight 'Oxford' chairs, metal, yellow fabric, Denmark, design
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Oak Lounge Chairs Attributed to Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
approach - and the legendary Fritz Hansen - a maker known for exceptional craftsmanship, these chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 25 in D 30.5 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
silhouette creates an enveloping seat with integrated arm and backrests, and is fully upholstered in striking
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen c. 1960's
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 40.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
project was the professor's chair, which is now known as the Oxford chair, designed with a high back that
Category
Vintage 1980s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
project was the professor's chair, which is now known as the Oxford chair, designed with a high back that
Category
Vintage 1980s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Black Leather Model 3273 Oxford Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
aluminium arm rests.
A fantastic piece of design history, this Oxford chair would add a touch of mid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs an...
Materials
Leather
H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
silhouette creates an enveloping seat with integrated arm and backrests, and is fully upholstered in striking
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen
By Christian E. Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of original "Canada" arm chairs designed by Christian E. Hansen and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Armchair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard–Nielsen and produced in 1963 by Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen 4 Hansen
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Safari Chairs by Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen. Ash frames with black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Knoll Series Seven Arm Chairs a
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic pair of Danish modern Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen series seven armchairs for Knoll Studio
Category
1990s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 23 in D 21 in
A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handmade beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
75 cm W x 81 cm 86.5 cm H; Seat height 38 cm; Arm height 52.5 cm
Literature:
Fritz Hansen factory
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 34.06 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
A Pair of High Back Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern 1940s style high backed armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Danish Plywood Arm Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Fritz Hansen chairs we had in the past, but not marked.
Nine chairs available, priced individually
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Ax Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orly Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1947
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ax lounge chair by Peter Hvidt & Orly Mølgaard-Nielsen
MFG: Fritz Hansen c. 1954 Denmark
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak, Bentwood
Vico Magistretti Model Vm111 Vico Duo
By Fritz Hansen, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berkeley, CA
. Magistretti designed the chair in 1997, sitting among his sketches in Fritz Hansen’s design department.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian Wingback Club Chairs, Gio Ponti in Sheepskin and Danish Wool Tweed, Pair
By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Gio Ponti
Located in Mckinney, TX
style of Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen. But, these are Italian chairs. Based on the style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool
H 38 in W 33 in D 35 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century Teak Ant Armchairs, a Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 'Ant' chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) in 1952 and produced in Denmark by Fritz
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Natural Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seats, with solid
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
legendary manufacturer, Fritz Hansen, likely in the late 19040s before the Danish designer partnered with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Beige Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Superb Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm swivel armchairs. Beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Poul Kjaerlohm for Fritz Hansen PK 31 Easy Armchair in Ivory White Leather 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fritz Hansen PK 31 armchair ivory white leather, Scandinavian Modern Icon.
Poul Kjaerholm, 1958
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Fritz Hansen Kasper Salto Runner Armchairs for Knoll Studios, 2 Pairs Available
By Fritz Hansen, Kasper Salto, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Fritz Hansen Kasper Salto Runner Arm Chairs for Knoll Studios, 2 Pairs Available
Offered for sale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of round arm modern 1940s Danish style armchairs. Handmade beech frames and sprung
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Lounge / Arm Chairs, Ebony Wood, Boucle, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Lounge / Arm Chairs, Ebony Wood, Boucle, Sweden, 1940s
Pair of chic art
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ebony
H 34.75 in W 27.75 in D 32 in
1975 Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs Rare Teak Slat Seat Arm Chair
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
recently have manufacturers such as Fritz Hansen begun reproducing them. This particular example is part of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
gallery next to a Philip and Kelvin Laverne side table and a Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair for
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Swivel Chair by I. V. Chair Company Brooklyn NY
Located in New York, NY
). Interesting example of Brooklyn modern after Fritz Hansen etc. This chair shows cosmetic wear, including a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Pair of Peter Hvidt "Ax" Lounge Chairs, Denmark, Ca. 1950s
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Danish "Ax" lounge arm chairs in bent birch wood with teak inserts designed by Peter Hvidt
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood, Birch
Danish Leather Mid-Century Armchair by Gösta Berg by Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
A very scarce armchair by Gösta Berg and Stenerik Eriksson for Fritz Hansen.
Denmark, c1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather
PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER
By William Morris (English), Chesterfield
Located in GB
stylish chairs that look amazing in any setting, they have the flat top arm which is a design heavily used
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 45.67 in W 29.53 in D 34.26 in
Alfred Christensen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Elm
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Stamford, CT
Alfred Christensen Style, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Beech
Lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 32 in W 22 in D 33 in
Set of 6 Poul Kjærholm Pk11 for E. Kold Christensen, 1957
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in L'Escala, ES
and Crafts. He moved on to work at Fritz Hansen, for about a year, where he designed a number of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in GB
for production which was carried out by Fritz Hansen. The chair’s design allowed for mass production
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 50.79 in D 30.71 in
Original Hide Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-nielse, 'AX Chair', by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Basel, BS
chair designed in 1947 and set in production by Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen in the 1950s Represents
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Ice Armchairs by Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Contemporary Dining
By Fritz Hansen, Kasper Salto
Located in Ambleside, Cumbria
chair, designed by Kasper Salto, marks a milestone in the history of Fritz Hansen: ICE is the first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Fritz Schlegel (attributed) Pair of Easy Chairs in sheepskin and oak
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fritz Schlegel (attributed)
Pair of Easy Chairs, upholstered with long Icelandic sheepskin. Oak
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
"Series 7", or model 3217 office chair designed by Arne Jacobsen (50170)
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Budapest, HU
"Seven" office chair, model 3217 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1950's. Rare and
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 21.26 in
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Fritz Hansen Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fritz hansen arm chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and wool, every fritz hansen arm chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a fritz hansen arm chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A fritz hansen arm chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen each produced at least one beautiful fritz hansen arm chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Fritz Hansen Arm Chair?
The average selling price for a fritz hansen arm chair at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $5,400 for the highest priced.
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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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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