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Marc Newson 'Kiss the Future' Storage Unit in Black Molded Polypropylene
By Marc Newson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
whimsical storage unit was part of the Kiss the Future collection, characterized by a modular display system
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
, but rather can be enjoyed wherever some whimsical storage is required.  
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
H 41.5 in W 38.5 in D 21.5 in
Whimsical Knotty Pine Trunk / Storage Box
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Whimsical solid pine trunk storage box with drapery motif and nailheads attributed to Sarried Ltd.
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Bohemian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

Whimsical Hand-Painted Solarium or Garden Room Cabinet
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This hand-painted cabinet 'pops' with color and will make any room come alive. The top cabinet doors are painted with fruited topiaries in terra cotta pots in a natural setting. They...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Victorian Whimsical Gothic Influenced Shelf
Located in Wells, ME
English Victorian country hanging shelf with gothic influence. This shelf was probably made by an individual who wanted to create a shelf with character for a particular spot or pers...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Shelves

Materials

Pine

Yves Boucard Moonlight Snail Chest of Drawers Whimsical Dresser, 2006 Swiss
By Yves Boucard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard snail chest. Chest of drawers in constructed of wood and hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Whimsical rustic Adirondack child’s Vanity Mirror desk and chair studio craft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Whimsical rustic Adirondack child’s Vanity Mirror desk and chair American studio craft. Very
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1990s American Adirondack Desks

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Marc Newson 'Kiss the Future' Sideboard in Black Molded Polypropylene
By Marc Newson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
located across Europe. These whimsical storage units were part of the Kiss the Future collection
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Plastic

Wendell Castle Inspired Open Storage by Charles Fisher and Howard Osinski, USA
By Wendell Castle
Located in Antwerp, BE
storage by Charles Fisher and Howard Osinski, USA Handcrafted open storage space by Charles Fisher and
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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Shelves

Materials

Wood

Vintage cabinet attributed to Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful and whimsical cabinet attributed to Betty Cobobpue. Made from a white washed reed, this
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Reed

TRUMAN Wooden Polka Dot Black & White Cabinet with One Door and Lacquered
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
drawers, each adorned with a whimsical polka dot pattern. The lacquered finish not only adds a touch of
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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Lacquer

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Trompe L'oeil Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical 19th century Italian cabinet armoire or linen press crafted in the Baroque taste. The
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Lucite and Rattan Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
and rattan. With its bohemian flair and American craftsmanship, this piece adds a touch of whimsical
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Late 20th Century Philippine Cabinets

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Lucite

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Primitive Branch Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
natural charm and American character, it's the perfect blend of functionality and whimsical style for any
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Late 20th Century North American Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

White-Green Lombardia Bamboo Cabinet with Ferns and Butterflies
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
-green bamboo and playful butterflies, this whimsical cabinet is a source of joy and amusement. Its
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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Bamboo Two-Door Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
scroll motif on the doors. A practical and whimsical piece for the kitchen or the great room. With
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Midcentury Modern Italian Fornasetti Style Trompe l'Oeil Cabinet
By Palladio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
an open front door. The whimsical painting depicts the interior of a safe with bags of money, jewelry
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Red and Gold Painted Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late-19th century storage cabinet is intricately hand-painted in the Sino-Tibetan style with
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Tibetan Red and Gold Painted Cabinet, c. 1900
Tibetan Red and Gold Painted Cabinet, c. 1900
H 35.5 in W 43.25 in D 16.5 in
Leo dog house
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
tiny house. This whimsical detail seems to invite dreams, as if the furry inhabitant of this abode
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2010s Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Leo dog house
Leo dog house
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
secured with brass lock plates and decorated with whimsical round medallions of various motifs and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Sideboard, Sweden 1840
Located in New York, NY
for china and silver storage habe fixed shelves. The upper shelves feature a whimsical yet practical
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Cabinets

Materials

Fir

Biedermeier Sideboard, Sweden 1840
Biedermeier Sideboard, Sweden 1840
H 50.25 in W 66 in D 19 in
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Trompe L'oeil Painted Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Very decorative, rare and whimsical two-part cabinet, featuring charming trompe l'oeil still lives
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Black Lacquer and Rosewood Cabinet with Soapstone and Bone Inlay
Located in Lomita, CA
. But the whimsical figural bone inlay carvings are what makes this most memorable. The cabinet is roomy
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

LIZZY White Hand Carved Wooden Ostrich Lacquered - Designed by Piero Manara
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
mere cabinet, this hand-carved wooden masterpiece features a whimsical ostrich, its majestic form
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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Dorothy Draper Espana Cabinets for Heritage Henredon, circa 1955
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
to this particular set, our cabinets also feature keys and whimsical tassels - as per the original
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tauro Cabinet
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
whimsical positions, add a touch of provocation to a basic structure that is susceptible to reinventing
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2010s Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Tauro Cabinet
Tauro Cabinet
H 53.15 in W 16.54 in D 49.22 in
Work From Home Desk by Six Dots Design
Located in Geneve, CH
joy in their home, our whimsical, fun furniture and homeware is sustainable, artisan made and like
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2010s British Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Work From Home Desk by Six Dots Design
Work From Home Desk by Six Dots Design
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Set Of 2 Work From Home Desk And Chair by Six Dots Design
Located in Geneve, CH
furniture in North London. We want everyone to have uniqueness and joy in their home, our whimsical, fun
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2010s British Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Floating Frames Cabinet
By Kiki van Eijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
space. Kiki takes a single line and transforms it into a whimsical sculptural piece. By interweaving a
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Floating Frames Cabinet
Floating Frames Cabinet
H 84.65 in W 39.38 in D 25.2 in
18th Century Inlaid Walnut Fitted Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
whimsical inlays, the banded interior drawers inlaid with mother of pearl.
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

'Cabinet 01' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
confusion, indecision and anxiety in a whimsical and endearing way. Each of our pieces is hand made to
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2010s British Futurist Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Wrought Iron White Mid Century Wine Cabinet in the French Taste with Latch
Located in Lomita, CA
a latch--whimsical--to lock away your favorite reserves. This piece captured our attentional the
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Important cabinet by Paolo Buffa production Arrighi in glass and wood
By Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Gariboldi, Serafino Arrighi
Located in Milano, IT
style is innately classic mid-century Italian but features a combination of whimsical geometries that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Exhibition Quality Cabinet in the Orientalist Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
and ivory and their intricate Italianate arabesques, whimsical figures and scrolling foliage. This
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Antique 1870s English Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Renaissance Cabinet from Burgundy or Lyon Region
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
-leaves and two drawers in the belt. Six whimsical terms divide the facade. The lower body is
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Antique 16th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Cabinet from Burgundy or Lyon Region
Renaissance Cabinet from Burgundy or Lyon Region
H 82.29 in W 72.45 in D 27.96 in
1960s Czech Metal School Desk
Located in High Point, NC
top, allowing for easy storage and a streamlined silhouette when not in use. The weathered patina on
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Mid-20th Century Czech Desks

Materials

Metal

1960s Czech Metal School Desk
1960s Czech Metal School Desk
H 47.6 in W 31.7 in D 20.7 in
Postmodern Gray and Pink Laminate Waterfall Dresser
Located in Delray Beach, FL
and pink laminate finish. It's not just a storage solution but a statement piece that encapsulates the
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20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Mettitutto One Way Cabinet by Stefano Boeri Architetti
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
elevating any modern decor with its elegant allure. It offers a whimsical design where a curved dark element
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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather

Lacquer Speckled Sewing Table Cupboard by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The inside has open storage area with small storage bins on the back of the door. The case has rounded
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20th Century American Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Antique French Oak Enfilade
Located in Port Chester, NY
open to a roomy single storage space. Each door has its own key. Elegant 3/4 column detail at the top
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Enfilade
Antique French Oak Enfilade
H 42.5 in W 82.5 in D 23.5 in
Attitude Multicolored Modular Sideboard
By Momenti
Located in Milan, IT
Striking and whimsical, this sideboard is an eye-catching addition to a modern interior, where it
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2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Attitude Multicolored Modular Sideboard
Attitude Multicolored Modular Sideboard
H 23.63 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
French Faux Bamboo Bookcase, Adjustable Shelves
Located in Port Chester, NY
fashioned wood detail, as do the stylized feet and whimsical finials. Charming!
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza/Buffet by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup, c1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Chino Hills, CA
ample storage while maintaining sleek lines. Two of these doors reveal adjustable shelving, perfect for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Classic Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawere Dresser, Sculptural Walnut by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
. Wonderful design, Elegant yet whimsical, Superior quality and construction, dove-tail drawers. Generous
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style Lacquered Bow Front Demilune Sideboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
lacquer painted finish with parcel gilt embellishments. The sideboard is fronted by four wide storage
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Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
bombe shaped dresser base with a drop front diminutive writing table. The drop front has two storage
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Oak Three Tier Buffet
Located in Wilson, NC
volutes at each end with three whimsical carved motifs in the center, top has nice oak color and patina
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Vintage 1920s English Buffets

Materials

Oak

English Oak Three Tier Buffet
English Oak Three Tier Buffet
H 52.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
19th Century Tuscan Italian Renaissance Polychrome Painted Buffet Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
feature inset panels with beautiful medieval Florence hand painted whimsical flags capped by grotesque
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Pine Welsh Step Back Cupboard Dresser
Located in Rio Vista, CA
storage doors opening to a shelved storage area. The top of the dresser has a 1 inch thick board and is
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Antique 19th Century English Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Antique Two-Piece Pine Cupboard with Colorful Interior
Located in High Point, NC
beautifully marries functionality with whimsical elegance. Its exterior, crafted from aged pine, carries the
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Antique 19th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Intarsia Secretary
Located in New York, NY
inlays adorn the outside of this case piece. Inside hides a whimsical array of storage compartments and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Intarsia Secretary
Intarsia Secretary
H 42 in W 45.5 in D 17 in
Parentesi Tall Bookcase
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
finished with oil, the curved marble-white-lacquered wooden inserts whimsically hint at brackets, hence the
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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Parentesi Tall Bookcase
Parentesi Tall Bookcase
H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Brown Sideboard
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
whimsical Avoriolina inlays embedded at the center of each decorative square. Raised on tapered legs with
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2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass, Other

Brown Sideboard
Brown Sideboard
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 18.12 in
Memphis Claudio Salocchi Inspired Blue & Yellow Revolving Bookcase
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
whimsical 'Memphis' stylings of the 1980's. The latter being a style the piece precedes by two decades or so
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Derk Jan de Vries Modular 'Samara' Wall Unit in Ash and Cane
By Maisa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
appearance. With regard to its modular concept, the user is allowed to create various whimsical compositions
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Cane, Glass, Ash

Mirth Shelves/Divider
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
rooms with an elegant flair but also serves as a whimsical shelving unit. The humorous energy infused
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2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Cement

Mirth Shelves/Divider
Mirth Shelves/Divider
H 66 in W 71 in D 12 in
Floating Mexican Console With Stone Inset and Pepe Mendoza Drawer Pulls
By Frank Kyle
Located in Round Rock, TX
Stunning and whimsical floating Mexican console, c. 1960s. This five drawer floating cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stone, Brass

Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
This whimsical curiosity cabinet from an English Hotel, used for guests to receive their mail
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Enamel

'Shelf' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
work represents this confusion, indecision and anxiety in a whimsical and endearing way. Each of our
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2010s British Futurist Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

'Shelf' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
'Shelf' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
H 13.39 in W 14.57 in D 8.67 in
Cimo Moveis, Sideboard / Credenza- Brazilian Mid-Century Modern - 60'
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Houston, TX
exemplifies the whimsical furniture creations by Móveis Cimo during the 50s. Originally conceived as part of a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of whimsical storage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every item from our selection of whimsical storage was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of whimsical storage, we have 531 options in-stock, while there are 45 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of whimsical storage made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of whimsical storage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kifu Augousti, Ira Yeager and Eric and Carole Lansdown are consistently popular.

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Prices for a piece of whimsical storage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $21 and can go as high as $360,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,154.

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