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A Vintage Clam Chair, by Arnold Madsen for Vik & Blindheim, Norway 1953
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Oslo, NO
This authentic Clam Chair, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced exclusively under license by Vik
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Wool
H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 34.65 in
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1950's Original Fully Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin
By Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's original fully restored Danish clam chair in natural sheepskin by Skive Møbelfabrik
The
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Mid Century MODERN Walnut CLAM CHAIRS by Kodawood, a Pair
By Kodawood
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Clam chairs designed by Seymour James Wiener for Kodawood, c. 1960’s
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Walnut
Arnold Madsen 'Clam Chair' produced by Madsen & Schubell, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arnold Madsen 'Clam Chair' produced by Madsen & Schubell
1950s. Completely restored. Excellent
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schübel Mid Century Danish Clam Chair
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Countryside, IL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schübel Mid Century Danish Clam Chair
This lounge chair measures: 23.5
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Vintage Beech Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen & Schubell
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish "Clam" chair made of hand crafted Beechwood designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen
Category
1940s Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Bentwood
Swedish Modern Clam Chair in White Teddy Fabric and Beech, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Philip Arctander
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'clam' chair was produced by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 1940s.
The design is
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Fur, Beech
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Rare Pair of Clam Chairs, Denmark, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell rare pair of Clam chairs with beech arms and legs and
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Original Danish Clam Chair Attr. to Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
An increasingly hard to find 'clam' chair.
Denmark, c1950s.
Attributed to Arnold Madsen
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Wood
Arnold Madsen Rare Pair of Ivory Sheepskin Shearling Clam Chairs 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in New York, NY
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell rare pair of Clam chairs with birch arms and legs and newly
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Rare Pair of Original “Clam Chairs” by Arnold Madsen for Vik & Blindheim, Norway
By Vik & Blindheim, Arnold Madsen
Located in Oslo, 03
A rare opportunity to acquire an original matching pair of the iconic Clam Chairs, designed by
Category
1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Tufted Wingback "Clam" Chair & Ottoman
By Philip Arctander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and enjoy the splendor of the yesteryear with this gorgeous Mid-Century Modern armchair and ottoman. A sleek tufted black leatherette seat provides ample support and comfor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Original Danish Clam Chair attr. to Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
An increasingly hard to find 'clam' chair.
Denmark, c1950s.
Attributed to Arnold Madsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Clam Chair, Danish Modern, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair with round armrests and legs of patinated beech. Seat and back in original upholstered
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Beech
20th Century Vintage Single Danish Beech Clam Chair Attributed to Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish " Clam " chair made of hand crafted painted Beechwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 35 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clam Chairs by Seymour Weiner for Kodawood - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood - Set of 4
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 48 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
similar to Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair. Made from stained and varnished beechwood. Original
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. Recovered
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair
Made in 1940-50s
Beautiful shape and character,
similar to the clam chair
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare version of the famous clam chair, upholstered in off-white sheepskin and leather buttons. This
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
into scroll ends - the illusion of a fountain back chair or clam chair. Lower front chair channeling
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Bouclé
Swedish Modern Lounge Chair Clubbed Legs in Birchwood & "Tablu" Textile, 1940s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
contemporary clam chair. The legs are made from solid turned birchwood and the frame has been reupholstered and
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Birch, Birdseye Maple
H 33.86 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
is most likely form the 1940s by an unknown designer and in the style of the famous Clam chair by
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage "Clam” rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 1944.
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic Clam chair designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944. This example
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A fantastic pair of early edition Clam Chairs, designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Arnold Madsen for
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Madsen & Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
quality.
The chairs bears resemblance to other designs from the period such as the Danish "Clam Chair" by
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 28.35 in
Arctander Chair Loungechair By Philip Arctander Made In Sheepskin From 1960s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Lejre, DK
The Arctander chair, affectionately known as the (the Clam Chair), designed by Philip Arctander and
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
Danish Style of Arctander or Schubell Mid-century Lounge Chair
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
by Schubell and Madsen and the elegant silhouette akin to Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Beech
Original Red Fabric Arctander Armchair Model "Clam, " Vik & Blindheim, Norway
By Philip Arctander
Located in London, GB
Danish architect Philip Arctander designed in 1944 the "Clam chair". This one is in its original
Category
1940s Norwegian Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Birch
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in
Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood grotto chair, in shell and dolphin motif, from the mid 20th century. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs float on top of a circular chrome trim swivel
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
By ESA
Located in Asaa, DK
sculpted seat. Four round legs with club shaped profile (like the Clam Chair), mounted with brass brackets
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Kodawood Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener
By Seymour James Wiener
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener. Black
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Brass
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arnold Madsen’s famous ‘Clam Chair’, sharing numerous visual qualities. The curving armrests and splayed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 30.71 in
Scandinavian Modern, Table in Beech With Club Legs, Arnold Madsen, Made in 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
Danish designer Arnold Madsen with a strong reference to hes iconic "Clam Chair".
The table comes with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Beech
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 27.56 in
Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair
By Kodawood, Seymour James Wiener
Located in Countryside, IL
Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair
By Kodawood, Seymour James Wiener
Located in Countryside, IL
Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Skive Møbelfabrik, Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
The most amazing pair of clam easy chairs made in the style of Arnold Madsen.
These chairs were
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Stained Beech Easy Chairs in Sheepskin by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
visually reminiscent of Arnold Madsen’s famous ‘Clam Chair’, sharing numerous visual qualities. The curving
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 30.91 in
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs, a Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini style wrought iron swivel chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29 in W 25 in D 21 in
Round Mid-Century Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White vinyl club chair with thick cushioning. Clam style lounge chair.
Please confirm location NJ
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Fabric
Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clam shell seat, this chair is ready to elevate any space, whether in the living room or even throne
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Cabinetmaker Settee / Sofa in Pinewood and White Vägen Linen, 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Axel Einar Hjorth, Madsen & Schubell, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Odense, DK
famous Clam chair that shares some similarities to this sofa. But it was manufactured in Sweden and the
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Leather, Wool, Pine
H 33.86 in W 48.04 in D 34.65 in
Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Salterini clam shell chairs. Needs to be repainted.
Category
1960s Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair and side table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini called the “clam shell “ or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Iron
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, Homecrest
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Homecrest "Casino" Line Black Clamshell Lounge Chairs, 1960's. Maurizio Tempestini "Orange
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in
Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
manufactured by Salterini. Wrought iron frames with metal mesh seats and backs. All chairs are in very good
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Iron
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Set of Four Vintage Clam Shell Metal Spring Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of (4) vintage metal patio lawn clam shell garden chairs with spring base for extra comfort
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Wrought Iron Patio Set
Located in Pasadena, CA
. The suite features clam shell shaped chairs decorated in scrolling wrought iron. The chairs and table
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Wrought Iron
Clam Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Lommedalen, NO
This gives you a very special and once in a life time opportunity.
This Clam Chair is not only
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) Attributed to Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Fur
Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"
By Philip Arctander
Located in Salzburg, Austria
The "Clam chair" was designed by the Danish architect Philip Arctander in 1944 and
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Wool, Wood
Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"
By Philip Arctander
Located in Salzburg, Austria
The "Clam chair" was designed by the Danish architect Philip Arctander in 1944 and
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Armchair inspired by Philip Arctander's Clam Chair, in sheepskin and beech
By Philip Arctander
Located in Ottawa, ON
Inspired by Philip Arctander's clam chair, this piece is upholstered in sheepskin and features
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 31.5 in W 23.75 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Shearling
By Philip Arctander
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of two clam chairs
designed by Philip Arctander
circa 1940s
freshly reupholstered in
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 33.88 in W 26.32 in D 29.88 in
Clam Chair Philip Arctander Sheep skinn Vik Blindheim Norway Scandinavia
By Philip Arctander
Located in Oslo, NO
Classic Clam chair
Philip Arctander sheepskin Clam chair Vik & Blindheim, Norway
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clam Chair
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
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Vintage Clam Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage clam chair you’re looking for. Each vintage clam chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and metal. There are many kinds of the vintage clam chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage clam chair, those designed in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage clam chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Philip Arctander, Maurizio Tempestini and Arnold Madsen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Clam Chair?
A vintage clam chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,300, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $53,011.
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Questions About Vintage Clam Chair
- Is the Clam chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, the Clam chair is comfortable. Arnold Madsen designed the angle of the seat and the curving contours of the iconic chair to fit the shape of the human body so that the piece could provide optimal support. Although for decades, the piece was the victim of cheap reproductions and misattributions, to fellow Scandinavians Viggo Boesen and Martin Olsen, among others, in recent years it has steadily climbed the ranks in the trophy market, going for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Today, it’s one of the fashion set’s most beloved pieces, with fans as starry as Los Angeles art dealer Maggie Kayne and style setter Vanessa Traina. Find a range of Clam chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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