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Plia chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Athens, Attiki
Castelli in 1967.
It's an award-winning design classic.
With the Plia folding chair Giancarlo Piretti made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' Chair, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Naples, IT
Design Classic Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 'Plia' chair.
"The Symbol of a New Era focused on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Alky Armchairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1972
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Alky Armchairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
Produced by Anonima Castelli in 1972
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in
Armchair Alky by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli 1970s.
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchair model "Alky" in the original black leather designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Plia Cane Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960’s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare vintage Plia cane folding chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italian space Age design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Red Chair DSC 106 Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare pair of chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Seat and back in red
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Armchairs Italian Mid-Century Modern
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli armchairs, Italian. Item features aluminium and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Black Plona Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of 1970s Plona folding chairs in black lucite designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Dsc 106 Side Chairs with amrests By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
Rare models with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Dsc 106 Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli with Folding Table, 1970
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage DSC 106 chair with foldable table designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
Rare model
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
1960s Plia Folding Chair with Woven Wicker Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1967
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Rare original 1960s Plia folding chair with Viennese wickerwork.
Design Giancarlo Piretti for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Dsc 106 Side Chairs By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Set Of 6
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
These chairs can
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Dsc 106 Side Chairs By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Set Of 4
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
These chairs can
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Dsc 106 Side Chairs By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Set Of 6
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
These chairs can
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Vintage DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, set of 7
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, set of 7
These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Dsc 106 Side Chairs By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Set Of 4
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
These chairs can
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Dsc 106 Side Chairs By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Set Of 6
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
These chairs can
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Plona Folding Chair in Smoked Acrylic by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli (ca. 1970, Italy).
Collapsible/stackable for convenient storage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.13 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Vintage Dsc 106 Side Chairs By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Set Of 8
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli.
These chairs can
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Green Stackable Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Frame made of cast aluminium frame, upholstered seat and back, covered with green fabric, still in original condition.
Frame with patina and scratches.
Upto 16 available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Alky Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1969
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Budapest, HU
Giancarlo Piretti known for his abundant creativity, has created numerous iconic designs, such as
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
DSG 106 Chair By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli 1960s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
Four chairs Anonima Castelli DSG 106 designed by Giancarlo Piretti, strecture in aluminum.In a very
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1980s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and comfortable Alky chair.
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969, produced by Castelli
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli bench Pierre Frey fabric 1970
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, IDF
This bench, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, was crafted in Italy and dates back
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1967.
This elegant chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in bruxelles, BE
Plastic and metal folding armchair. Wear on the plastic (see photo) and on the metal (see photo). Measure: Seat height: 45cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
‘Arki’ Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for CASTELLI, Italy – 1970
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
.
Designer: Giancarlo Piretti
Manufacturer: CASTELLI
Country: Italy
Model: Arki lounge chair
Design period
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Chairs, Set of Two, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Renens, CH
Plia foldable chairs produced by Castelli and designed by Giancarlo Piretti (also known for the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Stackable Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Frame made of cast aluminum frame, upholstered seat and back, covered with green fabric, still in original condition.
Frame with patina and scratches.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Plia Folding Chair
Located in toronto, CA
was published at the Milan Furniture Fair. .
With the Plia folding chair, the designer Giancarlo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1972, Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Iconic "Planta" ABS Coat Stand
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely white "Platone" folding desk. Designed by the visionary Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Sistema 61 Modular Sofa By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful modular ‘Sistema 61’ sofa by Gianfranco Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s.
This rare sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
fantastic chair was designed by (original and signed) Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1967
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
1965 Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli DSC 106 Stacking Dining / Side Chairs in Oak
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair) DSC 106 chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy. This is an iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 22 in D 19 in
Set of Three DSC 106 Office chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castellani
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This set of two DSC 106 chairs was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for the Italian Castelli in 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Castelli DSC 106 By Giancarlo Piretti Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
DSC 106 By Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Alky Chair in beige teddy fabric, Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Alky chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s. Reupholstered in a beautiful high-quality
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Folding "Plia" Chairs for Castelli, Italian 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original and signed set of 4 "Plia" lucite folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1960s Italian “Plia” Blue Lucite Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in San Gabriel, CA
by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in Italy. Labeled with a tag on each chair. Good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Lucite and Chrome for Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Set Folding Chairs in Lucite Pink and Chrome for Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Folding Chair in Red and Straw for Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
"Plona" Armchair by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in PARIS, FR
"Plona" Armchair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s. This iconic model features a folding
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Plia chairs with Vienna straw
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Athens, Attiki
A set of 4 vintage plia straw chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s.
Excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Italian Lucite "PLIA" Folding Chairs Piretti for Castelli, c. 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Vintage Italian "Plia" Folding Chairs in Lucite and Chrome by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Set of Four Vintage Italian Folding Dining Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Caste
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in London, GB
Piretti for Castelli, dating from around the 1980’s.
They are beautifully made from chrome and violet
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli Cognac Leather Modular 'Sistema 61' Sofa
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli Cognac Leather modular 'Sistema 61' sofa, Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 36.23 in
Folding Lucite "Plia" Chair by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A Space Age chrome and transparent lucite folding chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on plastic: This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Vintage Clear Lucite and Chrome Plia Chairs by Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Piretti for Castelli, the use of materials and the ground-breaking 3 disk pivot mechanism was considered
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
The white metal structure pairs amazingly with the pink lucite, making this
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Four Italian 70s style G. Piretti chairs in steel and green fabric for Castelli
Located in Catania, IT
tessuto verde anni 70
nello stile di Giancarlo Piretti per Castelli
Le sedie sono in buone condizioni e
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Black Swedish Postmodern 80s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard Ikea "Ted" Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, IKEA, Anonima Castelli
Located in Basel, BS
Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli design. Made in Sweden in the 80s for Vintage Ikea, very rare
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
These folding chairs are made of very rare pink lucite with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Large Set of 17 Postmodern 1980s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard for Ikea Colorful "Ted
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti, IKEA
Located in Basel, BS
Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli design, but much more colorful! Made in Sweden in the 80s for
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
The contrast between the red structure and the smoked seat is incredibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a new era focused on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
. These iconic Italian chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in the 1967.
This elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
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Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal giancarlo piretti for castelli for your home. Frequently made of metal, plastic and aluminum, every giancarlo piretti for castelli was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer giancarlo piretti for castelli, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each giancarlo piretti for castelli bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli?
Prices for a giancarlo piretti for castelli start at $20 and top out at $38,395 with the average selling for $1,250.
Giancarlo Piretti for sale on 1stDibs
Giancarlo Piretti was born in Bologna, Italy, in 1940. He attended art schools there and subsequently taught Interior Design. During that time, he was also designing furniture for Anonima Castelli. He has won numerous awards and has items in many museums, including MoMA, New York. He still lives and works in Bologna with his son, designer Alessandro Piretti.
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