Playboy Chair
Set of 2 Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs Jens Risom, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored set of iconic Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs designed by the influential
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of 6 Model C140 "Playboy" by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored set of two iconic Model C140 "Playboy" Chairs designed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 24 in D 22 in
Jens Risom Mid Century Playboy Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century "Playboy" Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 22.5 wide x 23 deep x 32.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Playboy Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern "Playboy" lounge chair or club chair
By Jens Risom
USA, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 23 in
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of eight Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 21.6 in D 19 in
Jens Risom Set of Six ‘Playboy’ Armchairs in Black Upholstery and Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, design 1958, production 1960s
The classic Playboy dining chairs by Jens Risom owe their name to their
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 22.25 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Wormley Dunbar Style Cane & Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parzinger Style Dining Chairs c. 1960
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Set of 12 Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Playboy Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery
Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
MEASUREMENTS
Arm chair
32” h x 25” d
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Bouclé, Upholstery
H 32 in W 26 in D 25 in
Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Oak Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman in Latte Bouclé
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Dining Chairs c. 1960
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
H 34 in W 21 in D 23 in
Recent Sales
Jens Risom "Playboy" Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Charleston, SC
Jens Risom walnut 'Playboy" armchairs.
C140 Model: marked 1947
There are five available if
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Jens Risom Playboy chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom walnut armchairs model C140 Playboy chairs. Mad Men era arm chairs that became know as
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Playboy Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century walnut playboy chair
Each chair measures: 20.75 wide x 22 deep x 32 high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair Jens Risom Playboy chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
A pair Jens Risom walnut armchairs model C140 Playboy chairs. Iconic Mad Men era chairs. All
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair Of Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern "Playboy" chairs designed by Jens Risom and made by Group Nine. Model
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Fabric
Jens Risom Mid Century Playboy Chairs, Set of 4
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century playboy chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 23 wide x 23 deep x 32 high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Playboy Chairs by Jens Risom, Set of Eight
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair, designed by Jens Risom, was popularized by a 1961 publication of Playboy Magazine
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
Set of Six Cane Back Playboy Dining Chairs By Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in London, London
Playboy chair name orignates from 1961 photoshoot in said magazine.
Sculptural frame and well sized
Seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
American Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Playboy Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Playboy chair, in original fabric solid and sturdy, cleaned and oiled.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Jen's Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 6 dining chairs by Jen's Risom. These are the playboy chairs as they were featured
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Restored Jens Risom "Playboy" C140 Armchairs in Walnut and Dedar Fabric
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Fully restored Risom playboy chair with new back cane and Dedar Aut Aut Fabric on the Seat. No
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Fabric, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Pair Of Jens Risom ‘Playboy’ C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of Jens Risom 'Playboy' C140 Walnut Carver Dining Chairs/Lounge Chairs Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Risom Playboy Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Playboy Magazine, earning it the 'Playboy Chair' nickname. The chair boasts a wide seat and slightly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Jens Risom 'Playboy' Armchairs, Set of Three
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These quintessential chairs were popularized by a 1961 publication of Playboy Magazine featuring
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Jens Risom "Playboy" Club Chairs, Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Mid-Century Modern model C140 "Playboy" armchairs designed by Jens Risom
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Jens Risom "Playboy" Mid Century Cane Back Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom "Playboy" Mid Century cane back chair
Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 19 deep x 32
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Playboy Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern "Playboy" lounge chair or club chair
By Jens Risom
USA, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom "Playboy" Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Floyd, VA
Set of four Jens Risom walnut "Playboy" armchairs with caned backs.
C140 Model.
Upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Jens Risom 'Playboy' Armchair Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Oslo, NO
Reupholstered armchair by Jens Risom. Model C140 in walnut frame and wool upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather and Rosewood, 2nd Generation
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
cushions (designed by Alexander Girard). “ * In 1961, Playboy sang the chair’s praises by saying the Eames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
This chair has been completely restored including: refinished rosewood shells, new black leather
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
). “ * In 1961, Playboy magazine sang the chair’s praises by saying the Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman “sank
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, Circa 1960's
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
). “ * In 1961, Playboy sang the chair’s praises by saying the Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman “sank the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
1st Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hunter Green and Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
cushions (designed by Alexander Girard). “ * In 1961, Playboy sang the chair’s praises by saying the Eames
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Yellow and Rosewood, 3rd Generation
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
(designed by Alexander Girard). “ * In 1961, Playboy sang the chair’s praises by saying the Eames Lounge
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hunter Green and Rosewood, 2nd Generation circ
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
cushions (designed by Alexander Girard). “ * In 1961, Playboy sang the chair’s praises by saying the Eames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Set of eight " PLAYBOY " arm chairs by JENS RISOM
By Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of 8 walnut " PLAYBOY " arm chairs by JENS RISOM. Beautiful chairs with caned backs and strong
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Elegant Pair of Walnut Jens Risom Lounge Chairs in Grey Leather
By Jens Risom
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant pair of walnut playboy lounge chairs by Jens Risom. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Jens Risom Classic "Playboy" Chairs, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of original Jens Risom "Playboy" chairs. Made of teak with original striped upholstery, tags
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Jens Risom "Playboy" Chairs in Walnut, Cane and Leather
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four fully restored Jens Risom 'Playboy' chairs, model C140. This set features all new
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Cane
Jens Risom Set of Ten "Playboy" Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Highland, IN
A signature design of Risom's, this beautiful set of ten "Playboy" chairs includes eight armchairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Leather
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Designs Midcentury Playboy Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Known as the "Playboy Chair," this Mid-Century Modern Classic achieved significant notoriety when
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jens Risom Iconic "Playboy" Chairs and Dining Table, circa 1960
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six sculptural Playboy chairs by exemplary designer Jens Risom with extendable dining table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jens Risom Playboy Chair in Leather + Walnut, Model C140 Occasional Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Jens Risom Playboy chair -
Iconic mid century modern sculpted walnut model C140 "Playboy" armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Set of 6 Risom Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Very chic set of 6 dining chairs designed by Jens Risom. Know as the Playboy chair, this model is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of Six Jens Risom "Playboy" Walnut & Cane Dining Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
are named "Playboy" chairs from the important modern furniture designers feature in the July 1961
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Playboy Bunny Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Fun swivel bar stool or chair signed by assorted playboy bunnies from 1986-2005.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Jens Risom Cane Back "Playboy" Side Desk Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, walnut "Playboy" side chair by Jens Risom is a great desk chair with newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage Playboy Bunny Barstools Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Staten Island, NY
Vintage Playboy Bunny Rabbit 40" seats or chairs - set of 2 These chairs are in Excellent condition
Category
Late 20th Century North American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Playboy Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut model C140 "Playboy" armchairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight "Playboy" Side Chairs, Model C240, by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dorchester, MA
Created by Jens Risom as model C240, these handsome chairs take their name from a 1961 photoshoot
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Set of 10 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of ten Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft camel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 33 in W 21.6 in D 19 in
Set of 12 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of twelve Jens Risom Playboy Dining Chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
H 33 in W 21.6 in D 19 in
Jens Risom Set of Four 'Playboy' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
These "Playboy" walnut armchairs by Jens Risom feature original cane backs. The chairs stands out by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Jens Risom "Playboy" Lounge Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Jens Risom "Playboy" lounge chairs in solid walnut, circa 1960s. Note we have a second pair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Jens Risom “Playboy” C140 chairs in walnut. The chairs have been reupholstered with zebra
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane, Leather
Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Jens Risom “Playboy” C140 chairs in walnut. The chairs have been reupholstered with an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Walnut C140 Playboy Lounge Chair or Armchair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage C140 "PLAYBOY" chair.
Designer: Jens Risom, Denmark,
circa 1950.
A true 1950s design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Jens Rison Set of "Playboy" Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Nottingham, GB
are made in walnut. Nicknamed "The Playboy Chair" due to the Risom/American Designers article featured
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Walnut
Set of Eight Jens Risom 'Playboy' Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Long Beach, CA
, but they are more frequently referred to as the playboy chair because Jens chose to appear with this
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Austin, TX
A set of four Jens Risom “Playboy” side chairs in walnut. The chairs have been reupholstered with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Iconic Playboy Club Swivel Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Swivel chair with the iconic playboy club image
Category
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Jens Risom "Playboy" Side Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New London, CT
Professionally restored set of Jens Risom's iconic side chairs in walnut with new caned backs and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Custom Jens Risom Black Dining Chairs With Great Patina
By Jens Risom
Located in Framingham, MA
wonderfully for that aged look.
Chairs: 33" tall x 20.5" deep x 19.5" wide. Seat height: 17.75"
Playboy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Cane, Wood, Paint
Jens Risom Walnut "Playboy" Chairs, Set of Four
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four walnut and cane "Playboy" chairs by Jens Risom. Classic Risom superior design in rich
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Four Jens Risom Playboy Chairs in Walnut and Cane
By Jens Risom
Located in Hadley, MA
Four Jens Risom “Playboy” C140 chairs in solid black walnut. Classic configuration; upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight Jens Risom Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom, Jens Risom
Located in Bridport, CT
famously referred to as the "Playboy" chair, after it made its debut in a photo shoot called "Young Moderns
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Cane Back Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
referred to as the Risom Playboy Chairs because it's the model he was photographed with in a 1961 issue
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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Playboy Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic playboy chair available at 1stDibs. A playboy chair — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer playboy chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each playboy chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Playboy Chair?
Prices for a playboy chair start at $995 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $3,025.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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