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Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Centreville, VA
Found in design collections across the world, the Cherner chair was originally made of walnut faced
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
or task chair.
Although best known for his furniture design, Norman Cherner's work included almost
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Rare Set of Six (6) Bentwood Dining w/ Metal Bases Chairs by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Deland, FL
this method to create a line of seating for Plycraft that led to his famous "Cherner Chair." This model
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.5 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Side Chairs, Set of Four
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Norman Cherner's "Cherner" chair.
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1950s Danish Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Norman Cherner Directional Side Chairs Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner, Directional
Located in Fraser, MI
Cherner. After making a contract with Norman Cherner to design the new pretzel chair, Mulhauser and
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1960s Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Norman Cherner Mid Century Chair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner mid century chair
The chair measures: 17 wide x 20.5 deep x 32 high, with a seat
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Norman Cherner Bar Stool Chair Black
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Norman Cherner bar stool from 2004.
Beech plywood in black lacquered colour and chrom feet
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Plycraft Chairs by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a set of 4 colorful chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. Each chair is painted
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Norman Cherner Bar Stool
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Norman Cherner bar stool from 2004.
Beech plywood in stianed coral orange colour and chrom feet
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood chair with Yellow Vinyl cushion 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
Really cool Mid-Century Modern designer Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bent plywood chair with Yellow
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Wood Leather Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of vintage Norman Cherner plycraft bent wood leather chairs
Norman Cherner studied and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in the Style of Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid century chairs in the style of Norman Cherner feature a bentwood design, original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
This chair has a continuous bent plywood back and seat, wood laminate arm rests, and tubular chrome
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bentwood Side Chair By Norman Cherner For Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, ply bentwood, side chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in a dark walnut finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of original Norman Cherner for Plycraft side-chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Norman Cherner
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Nice pair of Norman Cherner side chairs, manufactured by Plycraft.
One chair has original Plycraft
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 18.75 in D 23.5 in
Iconic Mid Century Cherner Plycraft Bent Ply Chair
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century bent plywood chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft with original
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Folk Art Welded Steel Chair Handmade /Designed in the Manner of Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
chair by Norman Cherner, amazing quality, construction, clean, flawless seams. Retains its original
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Single Dining Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, USA, C. 1964
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
Developed in 1958 by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, cemented in history as one the most dramatic and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Early Norman Cherner dining / desk / side chair in patent leather Plycraft Inc.
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Norman Cherner dining / desk / side chair in original green patent leather .manufactured
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31 in W 17 in D 21 in
Set of Two (2) Designer Lucite Decorative Pretzel Armchairs After Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
) and modeled after the iconic pretzel chair designed by Norman Cherner. Expertly designed and crafted
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 31 in W 31 in D 24 in
Set of 6 Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1963. 2 Arm Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of six original Norman Cherner dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 23 in
Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in London, GB
A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA, in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's.
If you are in the New Jersey
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Original Norman Cherner Dining Chairs for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous original set of six Norman Cherner Dining chairs for Plycraft c1955. Totally restored
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 21 in
Cherner Style Natural Beech Armchair with White Leather Upholstery, 2 Available
By Norman Cherner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cherner style natural beech armchair with white leather upholstery, 2 available
Sold individually
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Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage Bentwood & Leather "Pretzel" Chair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century arm chair in "Pretzel" design by Norman Cherner, consisting of a lacquered
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1950s American Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
20th Century Black American Plycraft Set of Four Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
affordable furniture. Cherner is best known for the chairs made of hand crafted molded Plywood, which he
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
No Reserve
H 32 in W 25 in D 21 in
Set of 6 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs by Cherner for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of six bent plywood chairs designed by Cherner for Plycraft. This set consists of four
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Vintage Bent Plywood Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern bentwood side chair designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Wood, Plywood
Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Walnut Round Expanding Dining Table
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner for Plycraft mid century walnut round expanding dining table
This table measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 86 in D 42 in
Superb Early Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Birchwood
By Plycraft, Paul Goldman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cherner Pretzel chair as well as designing for Herman Miller.
This significant chest is functional as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Birch
1970s Mid Century Pretzel Armchairs by Plycraft, Pair
By Plycraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner and manufactured by Plycraft in the United
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Folding Plywood Child's Chair
By Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
Folding child’s chair composed of three pieces of cut plywood, a canvas sling, and steel pins. The
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Plywood
set of 4 Lucite pretzel chairs, after Cherner (available as single or pair)
By Norman Cherner
Located in Canaan, CT
Everyone loves the Cherner chair,
Plycraft made it quite famous. This I believe is a later take on
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Chair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fresh take on a vintage Norman Cherner Bentwood chair. Newly refinished and re-upholstered in a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Norman Cherner Swivel Chair for Plycraft, American circa 1965
By Norman Cherner
Located in Redfern, SYDNEY NSW
Black lacquered bentwood frame with original upholstered seat and back rest.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Norman Cherner for Plycraft Wood Side Chair, 1960s
By Norman Cherner
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern molded plywood side chair was designed by Norman Cherner for
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
1950s Brown Wooden Walnut Plywood Chair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner, George Nelson, Plycraft
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Plywood side chair, walnut by Norman Cherner, USA, 1950.
This sculptural side chair comes in
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Rare Set of Four Pretzel Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Lou App, Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
1950s.
But it was the plywood chair that Cherner is best known for, and the story of its creation is
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Faux Leather, Beech
Rare Prototype Armchair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
We believe this rare and beautiful armchair may have been Norman Cherner's prototype for his iconic
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Naugahyde
Polished Aluminum Cherner Chair
By Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage aluminum cast of Norman Cherner chair. This is a functional piece of art! High polish
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Single Walnut Cherner Chair
By The Cherner Chair Company
Located in London, GB
This is a walnut veneered plywood chair made by the Cherner Chair Company in the United States. A
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1990s American American Classical Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Norman Cherner Chair for Plycraft -Teak and Beach
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Norman Cherner Chair for Plycraft. Featuring an ebonized trim on a teak and beach frame. Unrestored
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Highland, IN
Slim and shapely, the Cherner chair was created in response to the perceived shortcomings of George
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Classic 50's Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD AUG 2009 Iconic 50's walnut veneered moulded plywood Cherner Chairs made by Plycraft. Great
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1960s American Retro Cherner Chairs
Norman Cherner Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Norman Cherner for Plycraft , Mass , USA. Designed circa 1957 these examples are from the early to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Norman Cherner Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Norman Cherner for Plycraft, USA, 1957. A set of four early production (most likely late 1950s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Set of 4 Cherner Chairs with Blonde Wood and White Vinyl Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Cherner Chairs with Blonde Wood and White Vinyl Seats
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1960s American Retro Cherner Chairs
Saarinen Tulip Table with 4 Cherner Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Eero Saarinen Tulip Table with Red enameled base and walnut top. Set includes four cherner chairs.
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1950s American Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Norman Cherner Chair For Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage swivel chair from the 50s. Great sculpted bent wood legs and back, vinyl cushions, delicate
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Set of 4 Vintage Cherner Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Walnut side chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft --these are all ealy. Featuring a fine walnut
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1950s American Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Norman Cherner Chairs by Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century bentwood chairs designed by Norman Cherner. Great vintage design with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Norman Cherner Chairs for Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Norman Cherner bentwood chairs for plycraft.
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1950s American Retro Cherner Chairs
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Cherner Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cherner. Perfect in any seating situation these comfortable chairs are great for home or business. Please
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 4 Cherner Chairs by Bernardo / Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Bernardo (Plycraft). Molded walnut plywood
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vintage White Lacquered Cherner Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Sharp pair of white lacquered bent plywood chairs by Norman Cherner (c. 1958), with original white
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1950s American Retro Cherner Chairs
Materials
Paint, Leather
Original matched set of 6 Cherner Chairs
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An all original set of 2 Cherner Armchairs and 4 Sidechairs , early production models with
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1950s American Retro Cherner Chairs
Set of Four Walnut Cherner Side Chairs
By Norman Cherner
Located in Highland, IN
Lovely, light, and leggy, the Cherner chair was created in response to the perceived shortcomings
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Cherner Chairs
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Retro Cherner Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of retro cherner chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, all retro cherner chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro cherner chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro cherner chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Retro cherner chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Norman Cherner, Plycraft and George Mulhauser are consistently popular.
How Much are Retro Cherner Chairs?
Retro cherner chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,300, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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