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Pair of Melchiorre Bega Wing Chairs, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant pair of wing chairs, designed by Melchiorre Bega in the 1950s. Both chairs are made with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Custom-Made Regency Style Wing Chair, 1950s, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Regency style wing chair with carved arms and legs and original yellow faux leather upholstery by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
Stylish Pair of Mid-Century Modern High Back Wing Chairs, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Generously proportioned pair of high back wing chairs, newly upholstered in luxurious gray velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany
Arturo Pani Wing Chair, Mexico 1950's
By Arturo Pani
Located in Hanover, MA
legs. Mexico 1950's.
Last image shows a 1968 Slim Aaron's photo of Arturo Pani at his villa at the top
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
1950's Italian Wing-Back Lounge Chairs in Velvet Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1950's wing-back Italian lounge chairs newly re-upholstered in velvet fabric, fully
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer, Velvet
1950s Restored Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered in natural fiber based fabric
- Stained solid beech wood
- sturdy and stable
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Italian 1950's Leather High Back Wing / Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural high-back Italian wing chairs, with beautifully curved arm and back supports
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Wing Back Slipper Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two wing-back slipper chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kaare Klint Wing Chair, original niger skin from the 1950s.
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful Classic wingback chair and footstool designed by Kaare Klint and made by master cabinet
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Upholstered Gio Ponti Italian Wing Chairs, Pair
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
.
Pair of Upholstered Wing Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950's, Italy
Tight upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Italian Post-War '1950s' High Wing Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Post-War (1950s) high wing back side chairs with a light citron green velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Winged Highback Italian Lounge Chair in the manner of Carlo Molino, 1950s
By Carlo Molino
Located in Berlin, DE
Winged Highback Italian Lounge Chair in the manner of Carlo Molino in a beautiful texturized blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 32.68 in
Rare Pair of Wing Back Chiavarine "Super Leggera" Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Levaggi
Located in New York, NY
Pristine original cane upholstery
patinated "bois noirci" structure
feather light chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rush, Wood
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair With Wooden Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique Danish 1940s wingback chair with nicely carved armrest in stained
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Newly Restored Pair of Plum Adrian Pearsall High Back Wing Lounge Chair 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Berlin, DE
to the papa bear chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Sculptural Set of Six Winged-Back Dining Chairs in Solid Oak, France, 1950s
By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional set of six dining chairs was produced in France during the 1950s. With their
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 36.82 in W 15.56 in D 15.36 in
Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
express a feeling or mood. These winged armchairs carry with them that certain “Malmstenesque” that is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41.74 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in
Gio Ponti Italian Mid-Century Modern Green and Beige Upholstered Wing Chair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern (1950s) wing chair with beige upholstered seat and back and green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 42.5 in W 31 in D 28 in
Mid Century Large Wing Back Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark 1950's
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning wing back lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Rosewood
H 40.95 in W 35.83 in D 29.93 in
Wing Back Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Wing Back Lounge chair in red Upholstery, Praque 1950s
Large midcentury wingback armchair in red
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cream Color Reupholstered Italian Wing Chair of the 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian wing chair with pure new wool cover from the 50s. The armchair has been completely restored
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Wing Chair, Design and Manufacturer I. S. A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian wing chair was manufactured by I.S.A. Bergamo in the 1950s. The armchair has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Restored "Fiftyish" Sofa for American Leather, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
contemporary design was influenced by Kagan's winged barrel chairs of the 1950s. This example has been highly
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Produced Wing Chair, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Frame of stained beech
Two-toned green wool upholstery by Kvadrat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
Scandinavian Wing chair, 1950's
Located in Brussels , BE
Imposing armchair with a blue Fabric. The back has a winged shape and the seating is thick for
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Modern Upholstered Wing Chair, Gio Ponti, 1950's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hollywood, FL
Gio Ponti wing chair from the Parco di Principe Hotel.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
An original 1950’s leather Danish wing armchair
Located in London, GB
An original 1950’s leather Danish wing armchair. Cocoa brown, stunning design, large scale chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
1950s, Wing Chair, Completely Restaured, Turquoise
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Vintage wing chair from the 1950s, complete restored by the upholsterer. The original innerspring
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1950s Italian Wing Chair Mid Century Modern Vintage Armchair (2) Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in PEGO, Alicante
furniture craftsmanship.
These architectural wing chairs showcase the harmonious blend of form and function
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.23 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Pair of late 1950s English style wing chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of late 1950s English style wing chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Of Elegant Sculptural French Wing Chairs, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of upholstered wing chairs on mahogany tapered legs with brass sabots, France, 1950s. These
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rare Design Yellow Big Wing Chair, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, fabric
- Original upholstery has some signs use
- Fixed frame
- Comfortable
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1950's Italian Wing Back Lounge Chairs.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1950's Italian tall wing back armchairs, newly upholstered in tobacco leather, ebonised
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Signed 1950s"Bovenkamp Danish Modern Wing Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Fine craftsmanship and beautiful design by 'Bovenkamp.Solid cherry wood frame,origional biege twill upholstery ,there is also a matching settee available.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
1950s French Style High Back Wing Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s French style high back wing chair. Needs reupholstering.
Category
Vintage 1950s Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Wing Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
1940-1950. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Wing Backed Easy Chair, Anonymous, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
likely designed and manufactured in Norway, circa 1950 first half.
The chairs has a sturdy framework
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Dunbar Style Modern Wing Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Mid century lounge chair. Retains original silk boucle upholstery in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1950s Italian Wing Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of vintage 1950s Italian wing chairs re-upholstered in marine blue wool. Original brass legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather Wing Chair or Club Chair, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage wing chair was designed in the 1950s and manufactured in the Netherlands. The frame is
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Series of Four Wing Chairs in Lacquered Wood, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Series of four wing chairs standing on four straight legs in black lacquered wood. Back and seat in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Bentwood Debrecen Winged Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Bentwood Debrecen Winged Arm Chairs – Pair
1950s Bentwood Debrecen Winged Arm Chairs – Pair
Category
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Danish Wing Chair in Teakwood by Kurt Østervig, 1950s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Kurt Østervig
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish wing chair in teakwood by Kurt Østervig, 1950s
This is a beautiful Danish design from
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This great elegant chair is in Denmark known as the "Jum Chair" based on a label it carries that
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 39.5 in W 27 in D 31.5 in
"Janus" Wing Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Oxblood Leather, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Coronado, CA
An uncommon "Janus" Wing Chair 'Model 5761' designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wicked Wing Back Lounge Chairs in the Style of Frits Henningsen, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Wicked wing back lounge chairs attributed to Frits Henningsen or Carl Malmsten, 1950s. Sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
High Back Winged Armchair, Anonymous, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wool upholstery featuring a buttoned back rest. Lacquered legs.
Measures: W 90 cm/ 3'
D 105 cm/ 41 1/2"
H 114 cm/ 41"
SH 39 cm/ 15 1/2".
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool
Perfectly Patinated Vintage Black Leather Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Perfectly Patinated Black Leather Wing Chair, American, circa 1950's. The original black leather
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Pair of Clean Lined Midcentury Wing Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of clean lined midcentury wing back lounge chairs, American, circa 1950s. They are very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Modern High Back Red Lacquered Wing Back Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD A trim and tall profile is featured with this 1950s upholstered wing back armchair, not to
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Danish Shearling High Back Wing Chair / Armchair Pouf, Around 1950s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful mid century Danish high back wing chair or armchair was made around 1950.
It is the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Pine
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen (V)
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This great elegant chair is in Denmark known as the "Jum Chair" based on a label it carries that
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 39.5 in W 27 in D 31.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Wing Back Bergere Chair
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style wing-back bergere chair, circa 1950s, solid walnut frame, newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
1950s Wing Armchair by i.S.a., Polyester Fabric, Brass, Italy
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
brass feet.
Maker: I.S.A.
Italy, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Adrian Pearsall Model 2231-C Wing Lounges in Bouclé, circa 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Rarely seen set of lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
1950s Wing Armchair, Wood Structure, Wool Tweed from the 1960s, Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Wing armchair, wood structure, new stuffing and new upholstery with a green, black, turquoise and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 42.92 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Vintage circa 1950's Tommi Parzinger pair wing chairs in velvet.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1950's Tommi Parzinger pair of tall wing chairs, fully restored with cut velvet
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
1950's Sculptural Wing Back Chair in the style of Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning 1950's Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wingback Lounge Chair with a great art deco feel
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Wing Chair 1950s
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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