Victorian Walnut Armchair
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Victorian walnut armchair A Victorian walnut armchair of good proportions.
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Armchair
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Victorian walnut armchair A Victorian walnut armchair of good proportions.
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian walnut armchair in good condition with buttoned pear drop shaped back with serpentine front, scroll arms standing on carved cabriole legs on castors.
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Walnut Button-Back Armchair Item Code: S27-1110 A charming Victorian walnut armchair featuring an elegantly shaped frame, deep button-back upholstery and beautifully carved...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous antique Victorian carved walnut armchair, dating from around the 1860–1880 period.
Fabric, Walnut
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut armchair having a quality solid walnut shaped back and raised on solid elegant walnut turned reeded legs to the front and out swept back legs on orig...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut armchair having a quality carved walnut shaped back, carved walnut open arms standing on shaped carved walnut cabriole legs to the front and o...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Turned Leg Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian antique carved walnut turned leg armchair with a walnut framed back carved top rail lovely carved open arms turned reeded legs to the front out swept back legs, ori...
Walnut
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian parlor chair offers oversized walnut frame with foliate carved crest, upholstered seta and back, and raised on cabriole legs, c1890 $1,500-$3,000 A stunning exa...
Upholstery, Walnut
Victorian Walnut Slant Back Armchair with Tufted Rust Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian walnut slant back arm chair with tufted rust upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
$654Sale Price|30% Off
Antique American Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Library Parlor Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian balloon back arm chair. Made of walnut featuring high back with paneled foliate crest, low arms and serpentine legs with castors. Upholstery by Shillito's Departm...
Fabric, Walnut
John Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Parlor Armchairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique John Jelliff Victorian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Parlor Armchairs - a Pair.
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Armchair with Walnut Frame and Tapestry
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian walnut square back armchair with stretcher and brown tapestry upholstery.
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
$1,361Sale Price|20% Off
English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
English fauteuil, open armchairs side or desk chair in the Victorian style.
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Spoon-Back Blue Floral Salon Armchair C. 1880s
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique Victorian parlor armchair showcases an exceptional solid walnut show-frame, highlighted by remarkably detailed, hand-carved scrollwork on the armrests and elegant cabrio...
Fabric, Walnut
Victorian Show Frame Lion Carved Walnut Salon Armchair Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Victorian hand carved show framed Salon armchair with Lion detailing and stamped castors A good find, its rare to come across sho...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,661Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spoon back elbow chair. An English, walnut ladies parlour armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Textile, Walnut
Hostatter American Victorian Eastlake Upholstered Walnut Sleigh Back Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Eastlake-style burl walnut and gilt trimmed sleigh back armchair with green colored upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Victorian Antique Walnut Barley Twist Armchair, Cane Seat, 1850s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Walnut Barley Twist Library Armchair with Cane Seat & Rear This stunning armchair is in very sound condition with no loose joints and has a wonderful patina.
Cane, Walnut
Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners street armchair fully stamped to the base This is a rare chair, it is...
Walnut
$2,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Fine Quality Walnut Antique Victorian John Jelliff Armchairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of fine quality walnut antique Victorian armchairs is attributed to the renowned New Jersey cabinetmaker John Jelliff, one of the most celebrated furniture designers of the...
Walnut
Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Walnut Open Arm Chair. This Arm Chair is Raised upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Toes and Carved Knees and Retain the Original Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Swept Arms Ha...
Walnut
Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this truly sublime, high Victorian Burr Walnut occasional chair with truly exquisite Royal Coat of Arms Armorial crest embroidered seat and back re...
Walnut
Victorian Hand Carved Walnut, Show Framed High Back Armchair in Colefax Fowler
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Colexfax & Fowler floral upholstered Victorian armchair with hand carved show frame A very good looking and well made chair, this is what's ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Walnut Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality pair of 19th century Victorian reformed Gothic walnut and leather upholstered armchairs.
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Armchair Fine Country House Salon Parlour Show Frame Spoon Back
Located in London, GB
A particularly attractive, impressive and versatile Victorian armchair in lovely antique condition. Made in England around 1880, this extremely comfortable armchair is a stunning exa...
Brass
$3,835Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique salon chair. An English, walnut armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Walnut
Pair of Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Feet Aged Heritage Brown Leather Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of restored Victorian wingback armchairs with claw and ball feet A very good looking and well-made pair, they were fully restor...
Leather, Walnut
$386Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Antique 1800's Victorian Balloon Back Parlor Carved Walnut Armchair Approximate...
Walnut
Vintage Victorian Style Tufted Red Velvet Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Victorian Style Tufted Red Velvet Armchair with Ornate Carved Walnut Frame and Angled Back Victorian Style Red Velvet Tuft Chair with Ornate Carved Wood Frame This stunning...
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut arm chair
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut arm chair having a quality carved walnut shaped back, carved walnut shaped open arms standing on shaped carved cabriole legs with scroll feet,...
Walnut
Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair circa 1860. Fine quality profusely carved solid walnut armchair from the high victorian period.
Fabric, Walnut
Superb Quality Carved Walnut Antique Victorian Ladies Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality carved walnut antique Victorian ladies chair having a superb quality carved walnut oval back with carved walnut scroll supports, newly reupholstered back and serpentin...
Walnut
Antique Small Child's Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Distress Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Small Child's Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 32" H x 17.5" W x 18" D x 12" Seat height x 20" Arm height.
Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 40.5" H x 26" W x 27" D x 16" Seat height x 25" Arm height.
Walnut
$2,031 / item
A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning leather armchair in the Victorian manner of exceptional quality and upholstered in gorgeously rich elegant brown leather with decorative brass studding and piping detail t...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 19th century French carved walnut armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut armchairs circa 1890. Good quality pair of carved french armchairs, made in walnut. Profusely carved on all surfaces in the solid. Open frame des...
Fabric, Walnut
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair with Carved Floral Elements C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Victorian oversized armchair offers walnut frame with deeply carved floral crest over upholstered back, seat and arms, raised on cabriole legs, c1890 Measures- 41.5''H x 26''W x 35...
Walnut, Upholstery
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Walnut English Victorian Tall Back Needlepoint Upholstered Throne Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English Victorian carved walnut tall back throne chair is a magnificent statement piece, showcasing the opulence and craftsmanship of the late 19th century. The chair features a...
Walnut
19th Century Arts & Crafts Carved Walnut Leather Library Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very stylish, high-quality late 19th-century Victorian period Arts & Crafts carved walnut leather library armchair.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 19th century French carved walnut armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French carved walnut large armchairs, circa 1880. Elegant pair of 19th century armchairs which are generous in the seat dimensions. Beautifully carved scrolling arms wi...
Fabric, Walnut
Victorian Hand Dyed Leather Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Victorian Walnut Framed Leather Armchair. With a nicely shaped back and arms, the chair stands on carved feet united by a shaped stretcher with a finial to...
Leather
Set of 4 19th century walnut coronation armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 4 19th century walnut coronation armchairs circa 1860. We are pleased to offer this rare set of 4 coronation chairs. Straight arms and back, standing on front turned legs un...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
IMPORTANT PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL TICKING FABRIC ARMCHAIRS
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, His & Her's pair of Antique Victorian Howard ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Victorian Green Leather Button Back Armchair Style of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Green Leather Button Back Elbow Chair With Brass Tacks In the Style Of Gillows The walnut frame features carved and ebonised details in the 'Aesthe...
Brass
$2,444Sale Price|20% Off
Antique English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Elbow Chair Armchair
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Walnut Barley Twist Elbow Chair Armchair Traditionally upholstered and covered in an orange velvet fabric in good serviceable condition. Standing on bra...
Brass
Original 19th Century Heavily Hand Carved Italian Walnut Throne Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 19th century hand carved Italian walnut armchair with ornate detailing throughout This chair is absolutely stunning, its...
Walnut
Pair of 19th century French tapestry and walnut armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century French fauteuil walnut armchairs, circa 1870. Fine pair of french carved walnut armchairs, circa 1870. Nice proportions on this pair of chairs, which original t...
Tapestry, Walnut
Victorian Walnut Upholstered Arm Chair with Wonderful Carved Dog Head Arms
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Victorian walnut carved arm chair with tufted upholstery, featuring wonderful carved dog head arms, scrolled back, and shaped legs, terminating with brass casters. The chair i...
Upholstery, Walnut
ANTiQUE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED WALNUT FRENCH CANAPE ARMCHAIR FLORAL UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved antique French Walnut Canape armchair with floral upholstery Please note the del...
Upholstery, Walnut
A Pair of Victorian Howard and Sons Open Armchairs, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Each with turned walnut legs, and turned walnut supports under the armrest, upholstered in white calico with deep button-back detailing and horsehair stuffing. The brass castors stam...
Brass
19th Century Victorian Eastlake Armchair with Op Art Cut Velvet, England
By Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful example of late 1800s Victorian Eastlake chair. Rendered in hand turned and hand carved walnut upholstered in a Op Art cut velvet. England.
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century Pair of Walnut Armchairs with Lion and Claw Feet
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of walnut armchairs with lion claw feet late 19th century. Decoration with golden foliage. Recently covered with imitation leather imitation tortoiseshell lizard color Pistachio...
Walnut
Antique Wooden Armchair, Victorian Style, Circa 19th Century, Signed
By Uultis Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modern Osa curved-back armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis. This piece pairs a warm walnut wood finish with distressed tan leather for a look that’s both contemporary and ...
Upholstery, Leather, Wood, Walnut
$350Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor armchair. Made of walnut featuring Eastlake styling with carved frame, fauteuil arms and turned legs with castors.
Upholstery, Walnut
Heavily Carved Lion Hairy Paw Feet Victorian Armchair Sky Blue Velvet George II
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England antique Victorian armchair with heavily carved Lion’s hairy paw feet in the George II style This chair is reall...
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning Pair of Hand Carved Italian Walnut Antique circa 1860 Throne Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Italian circa 1860 hand carved walnut throne armchairs with period upholstery A wonderfully decorative and super or...
Walnut
PAIR OF ORNATELY CARVED NEO-GOTHIC SOLiD WALNUT 19TH CENTURY CEREMONY ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare pair of ornately hand carved Italian Neo Gothic ceremony chairs with hand carved arm rests a...
Walnut
English Victorian Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
English Victorian carved walnut armchair with scroll detailing on the arms and feet.
Walnut
Carved Walnut Victorian Period Antique Armchair Gold Fabric
Located in Darwen, GB
A good carved walnut Victorian period antique armchair. The deep buttoned shaped back above a generous sprung seat and serpentine seat rail.
Walnut
Victorian Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Victorian needlepoint upholstered walnut gentleman's armchair on brass casters.
Wood
Unavailable
H 38 in W 29 in D 24 in
Carved Walnut Victorian Period Deep Buttoned Antique Armchair Gold Upholstery
Located in Darwen, GB
A carved walnut Victorian period deep buttoned antique armchair.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 27.17 in D 33.86 in
Superb Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Leg Open Arm Spoon Back Armchair
Located in Antrim, GB
Superb antique Victorian walnut cabriole Leg,open arm, spoon back arm chair Measures: 37ins highx 27ins x 34ins deep C1870 {Seat 15ins high} (Seat depth 23ins) Very strong of...
Walnut
Pair of Carved Walnut Needlepoint Armchairs
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Pair of carved walnut needlepoint arm chairs with Chippendale style feet.
Walnut
19th Century Carved Walnut Show Wood Armchair
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A very good quality, ornately carved walnut "show wood" armchair. The elaborate frame in solid walnut, now with a lovely mellow color and patina. Decorated with crisply carved detail...
Walnut
Pair of Pretty French Walnut Open Armchairs
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Pair of pretty French walnut open armchairs. Standing on Cabriole legs with carved toes and carved knees. We also have carving to the serpentine seat rail, swept arms and wood show...
Walnut
Emerald Victorian Armchair by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A classic luxurious armchair in timeless emerald green upholstery. Neatly crafted with the finest quality fabric on the dark solid wood frame, finishing with the exquisite golden dec...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 31.7 in W 20.28 in D 19.3 in
Antique 19th Century Pair Of Walnut Armchair’s ( REF AF-3609 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This antique 19th-century pair of Victorian armchairs in walnut are a stunning testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of their era.
Walnut
Fine Pair of Victorian Walnut Ladies Chairs
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine pair of Victorian oval back ladies chairs with walnut frames and legs. The chair back has a central support with carved detail and two swept side supports terminating in a ...
Walnut, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 35.04 in
Pair Fine Early Victorian Walnut & Cane Folding Travel Steamer Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Step back in time to the adventurous era of the Victorian age with these exquisite folding steamer chairs - slightly different size, crafted from solid walnut and adorned with woven ...
Cane, Walnut
Elegant Victorian Carved Walnut Nursing Chair
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Measures: Width 58 cm 22 3/4 in Height (to seat) 41 cm 16 in Height 109 cm 43 in Nursing chair Period: Victorian Wood: Mahogany Condition: Good condition. A...
Unavailable
H 35 in W 26.4 in D 25.6 in
19th C Victorian Walnut And Upholstered Easy Chair by Hindley & Son London
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A mid-19th century Victorian walnut easy chair by Hindley & Son. The chair has a high button upholstered back with long arms resting on spiral turned walnut supports. The chair...
Walnut
Howard & Sons Club Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Darlington, GB
A large, deep seated club armchair by Howard & Sons, with exceptional form and comfort. C.1890 Raised on turned walnut forelegs with the rear splayed back left leg bearing the compa...
Walnut
Pair Of Howard & Sons Deep-Buttoned Armchairs
By Howard and Sons
Located in Darlington, GB
A pair of early Howard & Sons deep-buttoned armchairs, in birch satinwood and walnut. C.1850 Professionally and traditionally upholstered in a striking blue Howard and Sons cotton f...
Satin, Walnut
Deep Seated Armchair by Cornelius V Smith
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A large and impressive deep seated armchair similar to howard armchairs of the same period but by Cornelius V Smith with one of the rear legs having the stamp CVS, he was a manufactu...
Fabric, Walnut
English Walnut Folding Campaign Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
English FINE QUALITY WALNUT UPHOLSTERED FOLDING CAMPAIGN CHAIR. BACK FRAME CONTOURED TO THE SHAPE OF THE BACK ; MAKING IT VERY COMFORTABLE. THE FRAME IS JOINED BY TURNED BACK SUPPOR...
Howard & Sons Tub Chair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Darlington, GB
A delightful early Howard & Sons tub chair. C.1850. Professionally and traditionally upholstered in a blue Howard and Sons cotton fabric, the exact specification of the original fou...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
Antique Victorian Open Arm/Throne Chair, Carved Walnut, Scotland 1880, H150
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian open armchair, carved walnut, throne chair, Scotland 1880, H150 Scotland, 1880 Solid walnut Original finish High back with needlepoint Down swept carved armrests w...
Walnut
Victorian Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality Victorian carved walnut armchair with carved detail to the top and elegant carved shaped arm and front rail.
Walnut
Victorian Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Victorian carved walnut and burl walnut armchair, circa 1880.
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Victorian Walnut Carved Open Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian carved walnut open antique armchair, with button upholstered spoon back and seat within pierced carved frame with cabriole legs standing on castors.
Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian carved walnut armchair with an elegantly carved detail to the top and a lovely shaped walnut back.
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Leather Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut leather armchair, upholstered in fine quality hand dyed leather hide.
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of large Victorian walnut armchairs, with deep-buttoned backs and generous seats, the curving frames carved with high relief flowers and scrolls, (re-upholstered in claret lea...
Fine Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique Victorian carved walnut armchair with elegant carved detail to the top and pretty carved shaped arms and carved front rail.
Walnut
Victorian Walnut and Upholstered Open Armchair
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful walnut and upholstered Victorian open armchair in wonderful antique condition circa late 19th century.
Fabric, Walnut
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
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If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
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