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Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair

Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Toronto, ON

The "Tongue" lounge chair, part of the 1st edition by Pierre Paulin and produced in the 1960s by Artifort in the Netherlands, stands out for its unique features.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very comfortable Tongue Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Mid Century Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very comfortable Tongue Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

1967, Tongue by Pierre Paulin by Artifort in Orange Green Upholstery
1967, Tongue by Pierre Paulin by Artifort in Orange Green Upholstery

1967, Tongue by Pierre Paulin by Artifort in Orange Green Upholstery

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Iconic Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin. The soft, streamlined form, shapely lines of this sculptural and comfortable Tongue chair, was designed in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Space Age Model 557 Tongue Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, set of 2
Space Age Model 557 Tongue Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, set of 2

Space Age Model 557 Tongue Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, set of 2

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Izegem, VWV

Model 557 or the "Tongue" low lounge chair created in 1967 by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort in the Netherlands, stands out for its unique features.

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Late 20th Century Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam

Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chairs, Artifort, 1967, free color choice
Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chairs, Artifort, 1967, free color choice

Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chairs, Artifort, 1967, free color choice

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

An astonishingly comfortable Tongue chair, designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and produced by the renowned high-end seating manufacturer Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chair, Artifort, 1967, free color choice
Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chair, Artifort, 1967, free color choice

Pierre Paulin, 557 or Tongue Chair, Artifort, 1967, free color choice

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

An astonishingly comfortable Tongue chair, designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and produced by the renowned high-end seating manufacturer Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

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Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair

H 18 in W 38 in D 34 in

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair upholstered in Maharam wool

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Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Very Rare Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Chair
Very Rare Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Chair

Very Rare Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Chair

H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 31.5 in

Very Rare Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Chair

By Theo Ruth, Pierre Paulin

Located in Den Bommel, NL

Absolute rareness which you won't come across easely! This chair has been, professionaly, re-uphulstered in a lovely "cobalt blue" wool with the so called Ploeg fabric. This chair is...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Blue 1960s Vintage Tongue Chair in the Style of Pierre Paulin
Blue 1960s Vintage Tongue Chair in the Style of Pierre Paulin

Blue 1960s Vintage Tongue Chair in the Style of Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage "Tongue Chair" in a denim colored velour cover, circa 1960s. Unmarked and completely uncertain as to the manufacturer, origin or authenticity but, not of "recent manufacture"...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

PIERRE PAULIN ; TONGUE CHAIR , LABELLED
PIERRE PAULIN ; TONGUE CHAIR , LABELLED

PIERRE PAULIN ; TONGUE CHAIR , LABELLED

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Pierre Paulin ; Tongue chair model No. 577 for Artifort , striking Seafoam Green fabric over tubular steel frame , label to the underside .

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair for Artifort, First Edition
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair for Artifort, First Edition

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair for Artifort, First Edition

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Paris, FR

Here, a first edition of the Pierre Paulin tongue chair with the original red fabric for Artifort, circa 1967.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric

PIERRE PAULIN TONGUE CHAIR
PIERRE PAULIN TONGUE CHAIR

PIERRE PAULIN TONGUE CHAIR

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Pierre Paulin for Artifort , Tongue chair model no. 577 .

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Slipper Chairs

Pair of Pierre Paulin Tongue Chairs
Pair of Pierre Paulin Tongue Chairs

Pair of Pierre Paulin Tongue Chairs

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Lingual shape chair provides very comfortable and relax seating position.

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Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues

Magenta red Pierre Paulin tongue side chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1967
Magenta red Pierre Paulin tongue side chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1967

Magenta red Pierre Paulin tongue side chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1967

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Playful Pierre Paulin tongue chair covered in a bright red fabric with a magenta touch.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Tongue Chair "Model F577" by Pierre Paulin
Tongue Chair "Model F577" by Pierre Paulin

Tongue Chair "Model F577" by Pierre Paulin

H 24.5 in W 34.25 in D 35 in

Tongue Chair "Model F577" by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Tongue chair "Model F577" by Pierre Paulin reupholstered in grey boucle.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé

Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

H 25.2 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in

Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The Tongue Chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s
Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s

Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s

H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 37.8 in

Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Iconic F577 tongue chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Early F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s
Pierre Paulin Early F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s

Pierre Paulin Early F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Iconic F577 tongue chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Red Tongue Chair F577 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Red Tongue Chair F577 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Red Tongue Chair F577 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

A beautiful item for the vintage lover. The Tongue chair is out of production. Bibliography: Pierre Paulin.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

1960s Tongue Chaise Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
1960s Tongue Chaise Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin

1960s Tongue Chaise Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful sculptural chaise longue chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 1960s. A classic Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Made out of foamed with a tubular steel fr...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Tongue” Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Tongue” Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Tongue” Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The iconic chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for Artifort titled the “Tongue Chair”, the groundbreaking chair remains in the permanent collection of Moma (acc. no. 453.2008.1).

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Tongue Chair, Model 577 Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Tongue Chair, Model 577 Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Tongue Chair, Model 577 Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Tongue chair, model 577 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Fabric Brique Red, 1970s
Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Fabric Brique Red, 1970s

Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Fabric Brique Red, 1970s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Hilversum, NL

The Artifort Tongue is a beautiful sculptural armchair. The Tongue Chair was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1967.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Lounge Chair for Artifort, Netherlands / France, 1960
Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Lounge Chair for Artifort, Netherlands / France, 1960

Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Lounge Chair for Artifort, Netherlands / France, 1960

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Iconic ‘Tongue’ chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

'Tongue' Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
'Tongue' Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s

'Tongue' Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The 'Tongue' chair is where art and design meet. This sculptural design was made in 1967 by French designer Pierre Paulin for the company of Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Fabric Soft Orange, 1970s
Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Fabric Soft Orange, 1970s

Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Fabric Soft Orange, 1970s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Hilversum, NL

The Artifort tongue is a beautiful sculptural armchair. The tongue chair was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1967.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

1967, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Original Early Tonus Purple Tongue Chair
1967, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Original Early Tonus Purple Tongue Chair

1967, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Original Early Tonus Purple Tongue Chair

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Icon in collection at most the museums of modern art, worldwide. This piece is pretty rare because it got its original first Tonus fabric from the 1960s. Some discoloration especiall...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Pierre Paulin Space Age Tongue Chairs for Artifort 1960s in Houndstooth
Pair of Pierre Paulin Space Age Tongue Chairs for Artifort 1960s in Houndstooth

Pair of Pierre Paulin Space Age Tongue Chairs for Artifort 1960s in Houndstooth

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Miami, FL

Classic Op to Pop modern lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin called the Tongue, model no. 577, designed in 1967.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pierre Paulin Set Of 2 Tongue Lounge Chairs In New Upholstery For Artifort , 1967
Pierre Paulin Set Of 2 Tongue Lounge Chairs In New Upholstery For Artifort , 1967

Pierre Paulin Set Of 2 Tongue Lounge Chairs In New Upholstery For Artifort , 1967

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in The Hague, NL

Nice pair of Pop Art "Tongue" Model F577 Lounge chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort The Netherlands.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Yellow Tongue Chair Pair
Pierre Paulin Yellow Tongue Chair Pair

Pierre Paulin Yellow Tongue Chair Pair

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

In the late 1960s, the development of plastic molding, stretch jersey and polyurethane foam radically changed the international furniture industry. "I considered the manufacture of c...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs

Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair, Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin Style
Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair, Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin Style

Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair, Louis Durot, Pierre Paulin Style

By Louis Durot, Jaymar, Pierre Paulin

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Very cool looking and comfortable lounge chair manufactured in Quebec by Jaymar. This chair has a unique and curvy sculptural design and is upholstered in the original burnt orange c...

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1990s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

1967, Red Tongue by Pierre Paulin, for Artifort, New Upholstery In Tonus
1967, Red Tongue by Pierre Paulin, for Artifort, New Upholstery In Tonus

1967, Red Tongue by Pierre Paulin, for Artifort, New Upholstery In Tonus

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Iconic Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin. The soft, streamlined form, shapely lines of this sculptural and comfortable Tongue chair, was designed in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Naturel Duotone Bouclé Wool for Artifort
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Naturel Duotone Bouclé Wool for Artifort

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Naturel Duotone Bouclé Wool for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Poulin

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and reupholstered in naturel duotone (green) Bouclé wool all in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue Grey Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue Grey Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue Grey Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands

By Artifort, Pierre Poulin

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and upholstered in blue grey Kvadrat Tonus wool all in very good original condition....

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair
Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair

Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Bradenton, FL

Very cool looking and comfortable lounge chair manufactured by Jaymar. This chair has a unique and curvy sculptural design and is upholstered in the original red colored micro suede ...

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20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Vintage Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in COM
Vintage Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in COM

Vintage Tongue Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in COM

By Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage "Tongue" chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. France, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s French Chaise Longues

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair

H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pierre Paulin Tongue chair for Artifort, Holland.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair by Artifort
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair by Artifort

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair by Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Chicago, IL

Pierre Paulin Tongue chair by Artifort. The Tongue chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair Model F577 in Black Tonus for Artifort
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair Model F577 in Black Tonus for Artifort

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair Model F577 in Black Tonus for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Miami, FL

Original 1960s Pierre Paulin Tongue chair manufactured by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair 577
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair 577

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair 577

H 24.81 in W 34.26 in D 35.04 in

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair 577

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in London, GB

The playful Classic 'Tongue' chair design by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands circa late 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair by Artifort
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair by Artifort

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair by Artifort

H 25 in W 33.5 in D 35.25 in

Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair by Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic Pierre Paulin orange/ yellow tongue chair. This chair is from the late 1970s but cover is brand new Artifort issued.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin First Edition Tongue Chair, 1960s
Pierre Paulin First Edition Tongue Chair, 1960s

Pierre Paulin First Edition Tongue Chair, 1960s

H 24.41 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in

Pierre Paulin First Edition Tongue Chair, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb 1st Edition Pierre Paulin Tongue chair, made by Artifort in the Netherlands, 1960s.

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

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair "Tongue", France, 1960s
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair "Tongue", France, 1960s

Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair "Tongue", France, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) Lounge chair model “Tongue” Manufactured by Artifort France, 1960s Steel, upholstery Measurements: 34 in. x 35 in. x 24 in. 86.36 cm x D 88.9 cm ...

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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s
Pair of Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s

Pair of Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s

H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 37.8 in

Pair of Pierre Paulin F577 Tongue Chair, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pair of Iconic F577 Tongue chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the sixties.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

'Tongue' or Model 'F577' Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
'Tongue' or Model 'F577' Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967

'Tongue' or Model 'F577' Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The 'Tongue' chair is where art and design meet. This sculptural design was made in 1967 by French designer Pierre Paulin for the company of Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Early Edition Pair of Tongue Chairs F577 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967
Early Edition Pair of Tongue Chairs F577 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967

Early Edition Pair of Tongue Chairs F577 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1967

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Nice pair of Pop Art "Tongue" Model F577 Lounge chairs by French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort The Netherlands These chairs are fully restored early production Tongue chairs...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands

By Pierre Poulin, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and upholstered in pink wool all in very good / excellent original condition. Multip...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Bouclé Wool by Artifort > for Brigid
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Bouclé Wool by Artifort > for Brigid

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Bouclé Wool by Artifort > for Brigid

By Pierre Poulin, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and reupholstered in DEDAR MILANO KARAKORUM IVORY T17011/001 all in excellent condit...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Light Blue Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Light Blue Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands

Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Light Blue Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands

By Pierre Poulin, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic and comfortable lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with foam and upholstered in light blue wool all in very good / excellent original condition. ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Classic Artifort White Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin
Classic Artifort White Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin

Classic Artifort White Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in New York, NY

An expressive armchair. Almost nonchalant. A design chair that whispers gently it makes it possible to create interior seating accents easily and, most of all, expressively. Designed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Pierre Paulin 'Tongue' Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Pierre Paulin 'Tongue' Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Pierre Paulin 'Tongue' Lounge Chairs

Located in London, GB

A sculptural pair of upholstered 'Tongue' chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s.
1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s.

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s.

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Hitchin, England

1st Edition Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Hitchin, England

1st Edition Pierre Paulin Tongue lounge chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Hitchin, England

1st Edition Pierre Paulin Tongue lounge chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Hitchin, England

A 1st edition Pierre Paulin Tongue lounge chair produced in the 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Hitchin, England

A 1st edition Pierre Paulin Tongue lounge chair produced in the 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

1st Edition Pierre Paulin "Tongue" Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Hitchin, England

A 1st edition Pierre Paulin Tongue lounge chair produced in the 1960s by Artifort, Netherlands.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

First Edition Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s
First Edition Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

First Edition Pierre Paulin Tongue Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey, Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Hitchin, England

A first edition Pierre Paulin tongue lounge chair in newly upholstered in fluffy wool, mohair and alpaca fabric which is produced by one of the most luxurious fabric manufacturers in...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s`
Set of Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s`

Set of Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s`

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Alpaca

Mid Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Set of Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid-Century Set of Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid-Century Set of Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid-Century Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid-Century Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A set of 2 original Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pierre paulin tongue chair available at 1stDibs. A pierre paulin tongue chair — often made from fabric, metal and wool — can elevate any home. There are 37 variations of the antique or vintage pierre paulin tongue chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a pierre paulin tongue chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right pierre paulin tongue chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pierre paulin tongue chair over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Pierre Poulin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair?

Prices for a pierre paulin tongue chair start at $1,500 and top out at $8,404 with the average selling for $2,686.

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