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Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Pietro Costantini

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish set of six Italian Modern or Postmodern slatted high back dining chairs In the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Italian Modern Cream Lacquered High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Pietro Costantini

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish set of four Italian Modern or Postmodern slatted high back dining chairs In

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six

1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six

$1,172 / set

H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in

1940's Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

chairs with a deep dark oak colour and classic slatted back bistro design. The chairs were made in

Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs
A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs

A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Here we offer a set of 10 Yugoslavian Danish-modern style ladder back dining chairs. These are

Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina
Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina

Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 22 in D 14 in

Tomasa Chair from Simon Gavina

By Simon Gavina Editions, Gavina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

between two slats on the chair's back. Measures: 14" x 22" x 33", seat height 17.5".

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of Four Antique Wooden Folding Chairs
Set of Four Antique Wooden Folding Chairs

Set of Four Antique Wooden Folding Chairs

$499 / set

H 31 in W 24 in D 18 in

Set of Four Antique Wooden Folding Chairs

By Peter M. Kenny

Located in East Freetown, MA

Set of four vintage wooden folding chairs. Two chairs have ladder backs, two have vertical slatted

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair

Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair

$350

H 35.5 in W 24 in D 18.25 in

Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Great looking solid wood vintage bank desk chair having slatted back and contoured seat. arm height

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair
18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair

18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair

$3,250

H 25.25 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Rare early 18th century Child,s Slat back arm chair. Bergen County, New Jersey. Original painted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6
Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6

Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6

$750 / set

H 36.25 in W 20 in D 23.25 in

Outdoor Teak Dining Chairs Set of 6

Located in Winter Park, FL

with slat back and curved top rail. Dimensions: 36.25"H x 20"W x 23.25"D Seat: 18"H Contact us for a

Category

20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Teak

20th Century Honey Walnut Contemporary Café Chairs - Set Of Four
20th Century Honey Walnut Contemporary Café Chairs - Set Of Four

20th Century Honey Walnut Contemporary Café Chairs - Set Of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

chairs with a honey walnut colour and classic slatted back bistro design. The chairs were made in Eastern

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Beech

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.
Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

$1,400 / set

H 34.25 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian pair of slatted back side chairs from the early 19th century. These antique

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair
American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair

American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair

$550

H 1,000 in W 18.5 in D 17 in

American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian oak slat back swivel side chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Folding Iron Garden Chairs, France, circa 1920s
Pair of Folding Iron Garden Chairs, France, circa 1920s

Pair of Folding Iron Garden Chairs, France, circa 1920s

$1,915 / set

H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Folding Iron Garden Chairs, France, circa 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant pair of collapsible iron garden chairs with slatted backs and seats and X-shaped bases. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair
Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair

Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

slat on the back of one chair and some other obvious glue repairs but the chairs are sturdy and will

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair
American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair

American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian-style (19th/20th Century) oak slat back arm chair. Vintage condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

English Country Walnut Windsor Side Chair
English Country Walnut Windsor Side Chair

English Country Walnut Windsor Side Chair

$960

H 35.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

English Country Walnut Windsor Side Chair

Located in Queens, NY

English Country (19th Cent) walnut Windsor side chair with slat back.

Category

Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Side Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Made of solid rosewood with slatted backs and cane seats, these chairs were designed in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Set of Two Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Arne Vodder
Set of Two Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Arne Vodder

Set of Two Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Arne Vodder

$1,490 / set

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in

Set of Two Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of high-backed slatted chairs from the 1960s. Filigree construction made of solid wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair
American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair

American Victorian Slat Back Oak Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian-style (19th/20th Century) oak slat back arm chair..  

Category

20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Slate

Hollywood Regency Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair
Hollywood Regency Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair

Hollywood Regency Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

with interesting details like brass capped feet, trimmed front corners and horizontal slat back. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Teak Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Boho Teak Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Boho Teak Lounge Chairs - A Pair

$2,950 / set

H 24.5 in W 34.25 in D 27.75 in

Vintage Boho Teak Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring a sleek, angular silhouette with wide armrests and a slatted back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair
Italian Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair

Italian Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair

Located in Lutz, FL

, and slatted back. An attractive and comfortable chair. Dimensions: 28”W x 31”H x 28”D SH 18.5” In

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 4 French Art Deco Bleached Side Chairs
Set of 4 French Art Deco Bleached Side Chairs

Set of 4 French Art Deco Bleached Side Chairs

$5,500 / set

H 34.5 in W 17.75 in D 18.5 in

Set of 4 French Art Deco Bleached Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 French Art Deco bleached side chairs with slat back and seat.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Sculptural Solid Wood Lounge Chairs Italian Adjustable Armchairs 1970s
Brutalist Sculptural Solid Wood Lounge Chairs Italian Adjustable Armchairs 1970s

Brutalist Sculptural Solid Wood Lounge Chairs Italian Adjustable Armchairs 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

, expressive carved armrests and a distinctive vertical slatted back construction, giving the chairs a strong

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

American Mission Oak Arm Chair by Limbert Bros, Triple Slat Back, USA

American Mission Oak Arm Chair by Limbert Bros, Triple Slat Back, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission golden oak arm chair with triple slat back and beige seat. (LIMBERT BROS.)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Mission Armchairs

Materials

Gold

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings
Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings

Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

sophisticated elegant low profile, with sculptural arm rests, tapering legs with brass sabot, and a slatted back

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chairs c1910
Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chairs c1910

Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chairs c1910

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.25 in W 27.25 in D 34 in

Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chairs c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Antique RH Conant’s Sons Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chairs c1910 Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Colonial Chairs Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler in Black Leather Mahogany Woven Cane
Colonial Chairs Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler in Black Leather Mahogany Woven Cane

Colonial Chairs Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler in Black Leather Mahogany Woven Cane

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

structure, while gently bowed arm supports form a continuous, sculpted line. The slatted backs reinforce the

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large Blonde Farmhouse Windsor Chair Rustic Elm Grandfather Fireside Armchair
Large Blonde Farmhouse Windsor Chair Rustic Elm Grandfather Fireside Armchair

Large Blonde Farmhouse Windsor Chair Rustic Elm Grandfather Fireside Armchair

Located in London, GB

-back or slat-back Windsor chairs but with larger, more modern proportions, this super armchair was

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.
Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.

Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.

By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Antwerp, BE

open armrests and slatted back construction give the chairs a light, elegant presence while maintaining

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Jack Van Dre Molen
Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Jack Van Dre Molen

Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Jack Van Dre Molen

Located in Seattle, WA

Oak Lounge Chair with Mid Century Modern Lines Throughout and Wood Slatted Back. This Chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

wooden slats structure the back of the chair, a functional and decorative trait at the same time. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table
Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table

Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table

Located in Omaha, NE

with removable glass top. The chairs showcase classic slat-back construction with sculptural looped

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Teak Dining Chairs in the style of DUX by Vamdrup Stolefrbik Denmark
Vintage Teak Dining Chairs in the style of DUX by Vamdrup Stolefrbik Denmark

Vintage Teak Dining Chairs in the style of DUX by Vamdrup Stolefrbik Denmark

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in Cincinnati, OH

styled slat wood backs. These very comfortable chairs are elegant, functional and would work with many

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of 6 Carved Teak & Red/Orange Fabric Benny Linden Dining Room Chairs
Set of 6 Carved Teak & Red/Orange Fabric Benny Linden Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 Carved Teak & Red/Orange Fabric Benny Linden Dining Room Chairs

By Benny A. Linden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Thailand. These chairs feature slatted backs, solid turned legs, and a robust & warm looking design. Each

Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Set of 8 Italian Papercord Black Dining Chairs, woven seat, 1950s
Vintage Set of 8 Italian Papercord Black Dining Chairs, woven seat, 1950s

Vintage Set of 8 Italian Papercord Black Dining Chairs, woven seat, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Gessef

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

. Upon close inspection, one group is marginally taller, and the three horizontal slats on the chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Set of Four Model 300 Dining Chairs by Joe Colombo for Karakter, Denmark, 1965
Set of Four Model 300 Dining Chairs by Joe Colombo for Karakter, Denmark, 1965

Set of Four Model 300 Dining Chairs by Joe Colombo for Karakter, Denmark, 1965

By Joe Colombo

Located in Val de Bagnes, CH

command of traditional materials: solid oak, shaped upholstery, and the double horizontal slat back that

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Upholstery

Danish Dining Chairs Model 84 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers 1960s Set of 4
Danish Dining Chairs Model 84 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers 1960s Set of 4

Danish Dining Chairs Model 84 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers 1960s Set of 4

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

softness and structure. The broad upper and lower back slats give the chair a calm architectural rhythm

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood, Oak

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Chippendale designs. In the next few decades, the company promoted simple, plain chairs with slatted backs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Victorian High Chair
American Victorian High Chair

American Victorian High Chair

$1,650

H 36 in W 16 in D 15.5 in

American Victorian High Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian child's high chair with slat back.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

American Mission Oak Wheel Chair
American Mission Oak Wheel Chair

American Mission Oak Wheel Chair

$1,800

H 36 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

American Mission Oak Wheel Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission oak slat back wheel chair with green leather seat cushion.      

Category

20th Century American Mission Armchairs

Materials

Slate

20th Century French Set of Six Metal Garden Chairs
20th Century French Set of Six Metal Garden Chairs

20th Century French Set of Six Metal Garden Chairs

$1,995 / set

H 33.2 in W 14.4 in D 16.8 in

20th Century French Set of Six Metal Garden Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

outdoor furniture. Constructed with folding metal frames and slatted seats and backs, these chairs were

Category

20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Monumental Studio Crafted 8 FT Cherry Wood Dining Table with 8 Matching Chairs
Monumental Studio Crafted 8 FT Cherry Wood Dining Table with 8 Matching Chairs

Monumental Studio Crafted 8 FT Cherry Wood Dining Table with 8 Matching Chairs

Located in Oakwood, GA

, multi-pedestal base Eight high-back dining chairs Vertical slat backs Upholstered seats in dark leather

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 3 Drawer Desk & Chair with Rush Seat by Lifetime C1912
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 3 Drawer Desk & Chair with Rush Seat by Lifetime C1912

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 3 Drawer Desk & Chair with Rush Seat by Lifetime C1912

By Lifetime

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous mission Oak Arts & Crafts 3 drawer desk with a horizontal slat back desk chair with a rush

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery, Czechia, 1960
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery, Czechia, 1960

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery, Czechia, 1960

$1,916Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 30.3 in W 22.8 in D 28 in

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery, Czechia, 1960

Located in High Point, NC

angular dark coffee frame and wooden slats of the chair back, the plush seat creates a subdued impression

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Exceptional Pair of Antique Green Paint Wingback Porch Benches
Exceptional Pair of Antique Green Paint Wingback Porch Benches

Exceptional Pair of Antique Green Paint Wingback Porch Benches

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Green Paint and with Baluster Cut-out backs, slat seats and wing Chair type sides. Each Bench measures

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood

1960s Central European Modern Armchairs, Pair
1960s Central European Modern Armchairs, Pair

1960s Central European Modern Armchairs, Pair

$2,795 / set

H 31.9 in W 21.7 in D 23.2 in

1960s Central European Modern Armchairs, Pair

Located in High Point, NC

dark coffee frame and wooden slats of the chair back, the plush seat creates a subdued impression and

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair
Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair

Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair

$6,000

H 32 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Jeanneret, Circa 1958 Slatted seat and back, single armed chair in teak. Provenance

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Harvey Probber Slat Back Wood and Caned Seat Side Chairs
Pair of Harvey Probber Slat Back Wood and Caned Seat Side Chairs

Pair of Harvey Probber Slat Back Wood and Caned Seat Side Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American mid-century side / desk chairs with wooden frames with four vertical back slats

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Slat Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slat back chair for your home. Each slat back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Find 376 options for an antique or vintage slat back chair now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a slat back chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each slat back chair bearing mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made slat back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Slat Back Chair?

The average selling price for a slat back chair at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $118,565 for the highest priced.

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