$8,145 / set
H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Guglielmo Veronesi, 2 Perla Armchairs, Wood, White Fabric, ISA, Italy 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Authentic icon of Made in Italy design, the "Perla" armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
$8,381 / set
H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Guglielmo Veronesi, 2 Perla Armchairs, Wood, White Fabric, ISA, Italy 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Authentic icon of Made in Italy design, the "Perla" armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
$22,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 31 in D 28 in
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Pair of 'Perla' Armchairs / Lounge Chairs
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare pair 'Perla' armchairs, designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, circa 1952.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$16,526 / set
H 30.71 in W 32.68 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, Dedar, ISA Bergamo
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, in the early 1950s.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
$9,680 / set
H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautifull and rare armchairs "Perla" designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA in the early 1950s.
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
$15,346 / set
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 Guglielmo Veronesi "Perla" Chairs, ISA Bergamo 1950s Italy14
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of Italian "Perla" armchairs was designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and manufactured by ISA in the 1950s.
Faux Leather, Wood
$7,200
H 31.5 in W 32.75 in D 31 in
Italian Modernist "Perla" Armchair in Bouclé by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single iconic 'Perla' club/armchair by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo (early 1950s, Italy).
Bouclé, Walnut
$8,791 / item
H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 27.96 in
Arflex Algon Low Back Armchair in Brown Perla Leather by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like the Papoose sofa, presented last year, Algon’s name references the North American Algonquian tribes. Both frames of the armchairs are realized in moulded polyurethane foam.
Leather
$6,171 / item
H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
De Sede DS-262/01 Armchair in Perla Upholstery & Swivel Base by Stefan Heiliger
By Stefan Heiliger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unimagined flexibility, thanks to two armchair parts. The architecture of the armchair is based on two parts, each able to swivel about its own axis.
Leather
$5,028 / item
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
Arflex Elettra Armchair in Fabric Heidi and Candy by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fully removable cover, except for leather version Dimensions: 62 x D. 72 x H. 71 cm Seat height: 46 cm Available in other upholstery option: Aran, Brest, Cabas, Etoile, Flabby, ...
Metal
$5,028 / item
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
Arflex Elettra Armchair in Heidi Fabric with Black Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fully removable cover, except for leather version Dimensions: W. 62 x D. 72 x H. 71 cm Seat height: 46 cm Available in other upholstery option: Aran, Brest, Cabas, Etoile, Flabby,...
Fabric
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
De Sede DS-262/01 Armchair in Perla Upholstery & Swivel Base by Stefan Heiliger
By Stefan Heiliger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unimagined flexibility, thanks to two armchair parts. The architecture of the armchair is based on two parts, each able to swivel about its own axis.
Leather
Unavailable
H 30 in W 99 in D 34 in
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Perla Touch Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight.
Upholstery
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs for Isa Bergamo
By Giulia Veronesi, Arredamenti ISA
Located in The Hague, NL
A pair of 'Perla' armchairs designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in L 31.5 in
Set of 2 White "Perla" Armchairs, Design by Giuglia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2 white "Perla" armchairs, design by Giulia Veronesi for I.S.A.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Perla Armchairs by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Perla Armchairs with original velvet upholstery by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa Bergamo.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 27.17 in
Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Chinoiserie Fabric, ISA Bergamo, 1952
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in The Hague, NL
This pair of Perla armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy.
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Green Velvet Italian Midcentury 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Beautiful pair of ‘Perla’ armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1952.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 69.3 in W 33.08 in D 29.93 in
Set of Two Green Fabric and Wood 1950s Perla Armchairs with Sofa by G. Veronesi
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This living room set is composed by 2 "Perla" armchairs and 1 related sofa. They are made from their original green fabric upholstery, padding and wooden shaped legs.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 30 in
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Set of Four 'Perla' Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo elegant and sculptural set of four Perla lounge chairs or armchairs with slightly curved back and gently outstretched arms ending in signature sharply...
Upholstery, Wood, Bouclé, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 28 in
Pair of 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, circa 1952
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and rare chairs are highly sculptural works, with their sensual back and curved upward arms. The elegant tapered and angled black painted walnut legs give the chairs ...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 29.53 in W 33.08 in D 28.75 in
G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair by ISA, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This "Perla" armchair was designed by Giulia Veronesi and manufactured by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s.
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 33.08 in D 28.75 in
Pair of G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs by ISA, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, in the early 1950s.
Velvet
Sold
H 31.11 in W 32.29 in D 22.05 in
Giulia Veronesi "Perla" Orange Armchair, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1952
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair model "Perla", designed by Giulia Veronesi, produced by I.S.A.
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 33.08 in
Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs “Perla”designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo.
Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Wood
i.s.a. Bergamo Mid Century Rosewood Light Up Mirror
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The company’s production included elegant seating, like Veronesi’s “Perla” armchairs, and the striking “Sheriff” lounge chair by Rodrigues, which exemplify ISA’s signature blend of m...
Mirror, Rosewood
"Perla" Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milan, IT
Cozy Perla armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for Isa, Bergamo.
Upholstery, Wood
Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchair for Isa Bergamo
By Arredamenti ISA, Giulia Veronesi
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare ‘Perla’ armchair designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy.
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 32.29 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful pair of original Giulia Veronesi Perla armchairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950. Restored and reupholstered in a Larsen / Cowan and Tout sage green fabric with minor signs ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA 'Perla' Armchair in Navy Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and elegant 'Perla' armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Guglielmo Veronesi, 2 Perla Armchairs, Wood, White Fabric, ISA, Italy 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Authentic icon of Made in Italy design, the "Perla" armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 28.75 in
Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchair in green velvet, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Giulia Veronesi Perla armchair, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Restored and reupholstered with emerald green velvet.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, Kvadrat, Arredamenti ISA
Located in The Hague, NL
A pair of Perla armchairs designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, Loro Piana, ISA Bergamo
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Giulia Veronesi Pair of Perla Armchairs in Red Rubelli Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1952
By Rubelli, Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in The Hague, NL
This pair of Perla armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 28 in
Set of 4 'Perla' Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1952
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful and rare set of four 'Perla' armchairs were designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, circa 1952.
Fabric, Walnut
Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchair
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulia Veronesi for I.S.A. Bergamo, 'Perla' short wingback chair, with beige leather and painted wood, Italy, 1950.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 32.29 in
Yellow Fabric and Wood Midcentury Perla Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi, 1952
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful and rare armchair "Perla" designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA in the early 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Perla Armchair by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA
Located in Weesp, NL
Armchair Perla by Veronesi Guglielmo for Isa Sophisticated and elegant velvet armchair Perla designed by Veronesi in the 1950s for the renown furniture manufacturer ISA from Bergamo.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Giulia (Guglielmo) Veronesi Perla Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla armchairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34.06 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Chairs, Yellow Velvet, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A lovely pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla armchairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Chairs, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful pair of original Giulia Veronesi Perla armchairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Newly reupholstered in a dark geen velvet.
Fabric, Wood
"Perla" Armchair by Veronesi for I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s, Italy
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian armchair from 1950. Designed by Giulia Veronesi and made by I.S.A. Bergamo. Chair with olive green velvet fabric with some signs of use.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 33.08 in D 28.75 in
Pair of G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs by ISA, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Guglielmo and Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, in the early 1950s.
Velvet
Sold
H 33.47 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Armchairs Model "Perla", Designed by Giulia Veronesi, Produced by I.S.A
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of armchairs model "Perla", designed by Giulia Veronesi, produced by I.S.A.
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Pair of Perla Armchairs in the style of Veronesi
Located in London, GB
A pair of Perla armchairs in the style of the artist Guglielmo Veronesi, 1952, Perla armchairs.
Fabric
Pair of Perla Armchairs By G. Veronesi for Isa
By Giulia Veronesi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Perla armchairs by G. Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, Circa 1952.
Pair of Guglielmo Veronesi, Perla Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Guglielmo Veronesi, 1952, Perla armchairs. Newly refurbished and reupholstered in Dedar Splendido velvet.
Velvet
Pair of Perla Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Perkla
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Couple Perla Armchairs by I.S.A. and Designed by Veronesi, Italy, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Great couple of armchairs, with black and white upholstery; "Perla" model, by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by I.S.A., in 1950.
Wood
Pair of Armchairs by Giulia Veronesi for I.S.A.
By Giulia Veronesi
Located in London, GB
Pair of 'Perla' armchairs in velvet with angular feet in ebonised wood by Giulia Veronesi, edited by I.S.A.
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 30.71 in W 32.29 in D 25.6 in
Giulia Veronesi, mod. Perla Wood Legs and White Linen Midcentury Armchair, 1952
By Giulia Veronesi
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair mod. Perla by Giulia Veronesi, Domus. n.274, Italy 1952.
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Single Velvet ‘PERLA’ Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Single ‘Perla’ bronze colour velvet armchair, designed by Giulia Veronesi in 1950s for ISA manufacturer.
Velvet, Fruitwood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Pair of Velvet ‘PERLA’ Armchairs by G. Veronesi for ISA, Italy 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of ‘Perla’ bronze colour velvet armchairs designed by Giulia Veronesi in 1950s for ISA manufacturer.
Velvet, Fruitwood
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$3,500 / item
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Sold|$1,600
H 28.5 in W 78 in D 43 in
Vintage Southwestern Design Kilim Style Sofa George Smith Ralph Lauren Style
By Ralph Lauren, George Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Southwestern-sofa in the style of George Smith and Ralph Lauren featuring a dramatic Navajo-inspired geometric upholstery in warm earth tones. The generous scale, rolled arms...
Upholstery
$3,508 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in High Point, NC
A green floral-printed fabric and wood sofa, model "Chile" designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Klings, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Minor scuffing on fe...
Fabric, Wood
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
$1,062 / item
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in
Small Italian Wall Light, Stilnovo Style, Opaline and Brass "Allegra"
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo. We also have it bigger with diameter 20 cm.
Brass
$7,626 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury modern, mosaic tile top coffee table with brass trim and legs. The mosaic pattern is comprised of ivory, two warm shades of light brown, a rich dark espresso brown, manda...
Brass, Steel
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