19th Century Italian Wood Framed Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian wood frame settee. Structured wooden frame and segmented vintage Belgian linen upholstery panels.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Inlay Marquetry Top Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Fine quality and beautifully hand carved with inlaid marquetry mahogany wood frame settee. The settee features a wood frame inlaid top foliate decoration , resting on four square han...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed / Upholstered Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century Edwardian style mahogany wood framed upholstered settee or sofa. The settee / sofa is in great antique condition.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,595
H 34.7 in W 26.1 in D 47.6 in
French Louis XVI Settee, Wood Frame with Upholstery, Antique, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Louis XVI settee showcases the refined elegance characteristic of the neoclassical era. The carved wooden frame retains traces of its original painted finish, highl...
Upholstery, Wood
Inlaid Mahogany Framed Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
String inlaid mahogany framed settee the twin shield and crossover splat back above open arms and upholstered seat. Raised on cabriole front legs. Dimensions Height 38 Inches heigh...
Wood
$6,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 72 in D 33 in
Caned Settee with Leather Back and Seat Cushions with Wood Frame
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wood frame with caned arms and back and shown in dark wood stain.
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
$16,339Sale Price|39% Off
H 42 in W 81 in D 25 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Framed Scroll End Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 19th-century mahogany framed scroll end settee, the acanthus scrolling arched top rail above deep buttoned back and seat flanked by scrolling burgundy leather arms. Standing on...
Wood
French Style Settee in Silk Upholstery and Silvered Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning settee in the French style, having rounded shape, upholstered in a silk fabric and a silvered frame. The cushion is detached from the frame and it comes with three back pil...
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Surrealist Settee with Folk Art Frame and Vintage Textile, 1970s
Located in Round Top, TX
Surrealist-Style textile settee with a folk art frame in original green paint.
Textile, Wood
$3,495
H 30 in W 51.5 in D 24.5 in
French Art Deco Settee or Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Black Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Black finished wood frame has clean lines that mix well with modern decor.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Painted French Settee
Located in London, England
Three seater reupholstered French settee with wood frame in original paint finish. Circa 1930 H 98cm (SH 54cm) x W 200cm x D 91cm
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV Style French Caned Settees
Located in New Orleans, LA
The versatile chairs are exquisitely crafted with gracefully curved, double caned seat backs, while bronze ormolu accents add a hint of luxury to the carved wood frames. Beautifully ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Hand-Painted & Partially Gilt Adams Style Small Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite Mid-20th Century hand-painted and partially gilt wood frame Adams Style Small Settee. This charming settee boasts a meticulous floral and foliate wood frame ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$3,995
H 41 in W 69 in D 31 in
19th Century Antique Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Tufted Parlor Settee Newly
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Burl-Walnut Tufted Parlor Settee Newly Restored & Reupholstered in "Royal Blue " Velvet Antique high quality victorian Eastlake style ca...
Velvet, Wood
rare george nelson steel frame sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munich, DE
nice sofa from the steel frame series. an icon of modern design. shows signes of previous use, but has no defects and the white leather has nice patina.
Metal
$20,860 / item
+ 5 moreH 42 in W 55.5 in D 33.5 in
Wood Frame Wing Back Settee in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The structural honesty achieves the appearance of a “floating” seat, angled for ergonomic balance, allowing the user to settle in rather than perch. The wood frame series includes a ...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$9,500
H 31 in W 64 in D 30 in
Peter Hvidt Danish Wooden Frame Caned Gold Patterned Upholstered Sleeper Settee
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century expandable sleeper Settee with a teak wood frame with caned sides, a solid seat cushion and two wedge-shaped removable back cushions in light and dark gold pattern...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$12,463Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.57 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Exquisite upholstery complements the striking ...
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV transition provençal settee, patinated wood frame, recent pale yellow down upholstery in pale yellow stripes and greenery.
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Newly reupholstered and lacquered. Light wear to wood frame consistent with the settee's age and use.
Sheepskin, Wood
$6,800
H 26 in W 76 in D 38 in
Flemming Lassen 1930s Danish Deco Curved Back Settee in Original Green Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Expertly handcrafted with a remarkably sturdy solid wood frame, the settee is constructed with traditional eight-way hand-tied copper springs, horsehair, and cotton padding, showcasi...
Mohair
Unavailable
One Settee
Located in New York, NY
Cherry wood framed settee with slat backs on tapered legs with brass caps.
Cherry, Linen
Nickel Frame Moderne Settee
Located in Toronto, ON
Nickel and wood frame newly reupholsted settee with tuffted seat and back.
Nickel
19th Century French Wooden Framed Settee
Located in Pewsey, GB
19th Century French wooden framed settee with manchette-styled arms and scrolled knuckles. Recovered in Sanderson 'Chelsea' blue/pink.
Linen, Wood
Classicism Austrian Settee
Located in Wels, AT
Charming Austrian classicism settee. Wood frame upholstered, on the front of the armrest, in each side two drawers and extendible leaf, circa 1780-1790.
French Art Deco Settee Frame
Located in Carmel, CA
Charming French Art Deco period settee frame with original horse hair back construction. The legs and arms have fine contrasting inlay. The arms have a gentle volute cap detail. The ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 33 in W 79 in D 56 in
Upholstered Tapered Leg French Settee with Elegant Detailed Wood Frame
Located in Birmingham, AL
This rich dark wood and wonderful off white upholstery. The clearance from the floor is 23 inches. Simple yet stunning settee has brass details on each side.
Iron Framed Reeded Knole Style Bench or Settee
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wood reeded Knole style bench or settee with iron frame.
Iron
19th Century French Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
A gorgeous 1860 French settee with a uniquely hand carved wood frame with fine detailing.
Sold
H 36.5 in W 61.5 in D 29 in
19th Century Antique French Wood Frame Settee with Les Touches Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Has a wooden frame and is upholstered in Brunschwig and Fils' Les Touches fabric.
Empire Style Velvet Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully proportioned and stylish carved wood frame settee. Keywords: Bench Louis XVI Style Settee or Love Seat.
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Antique Middle Eastern Style Settee
Located in Rochester, NY
Moroccan / Middle Eastern style white painted wood framed settee with the original drop down upholstered inner spring seat cushion.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 49.25 in L 29.5 in
Sleek French 'Art Moderne' Wood Frame & Cane Settee Loveseat Horsehair Cushions
By Frits Henningsen, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning early French wood framed settee with caned seat and back. Original heavy cushion likely horsehair filled.
Cane, Wood
FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE SETTEE
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Empire style wood frame settee with high scrolled sides on four extra-large paw feet.
Emerson Bentley Carved Wood Frame "Pietro" Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Emerson Bentley Churchill Collection, this sophisticated settee features a carved kiln-dried maple frame with premium cushion upholstered in burnt orange suede upholstery. C...
Upholstery, Foam, Maple
Mahogany framed settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed settee, the rectangular slatted back with reeded moulding and acanthus carved armrests, to the overstuffed seat. All raised-up reeded tapering supports terminating in...
Wood
Sold
H 39.25 in W 75.5 in D 29.5 in
19th Century Provincale Settee with Carved Beech Wood Frame from France
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous 19th century settee is from Avignon, France and is made from a carved beech wood frame.
Upholstery
19th Century Painted / Giltwood Framed Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century painted / gilt wood framed Louis XVI style settee with green blended silk damask upholstered seat .
Gold
Upholstered French Settee with Distressed Painted Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, in Louis XV taste, having a bowed and channeled frame with distressed painted finish; floral carved crest and seatrails joined by curved and downswept arms finished with scro...
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Neoclassical Style Carved Wood Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Neoclassical style gilt wood framed hand carved settee with caning back panel.
Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Framed Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century Edwardian mahogany wood framed upholstery settee. Signed and dated underneath by the maker.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 72 in D 39 in
Paint Decorated Frame Louis XVI Style Settee attributed to Jansen Detailed Sofa
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Distressed Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Settee attrib to Maison Jansen. A wonderfully detailed sofa by one of the most sought after designers. The distressed off white paint decor...
Wood
Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis xv style wood carved frame settee. Upholstered in linen.
Linen, Wood
Fine Mid-19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Salon Suite
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Very fine mid-19th century mahogany wood frame three-piece salon suite. The set include one settee and two armchairs.
Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut
Italian gilt wood with parcel paint sofa and double Cain frame
Located in Houston, TX
High back settee with a carved giltwood frame with a laurel leaf design and concave ends. The crest rail rises to. Curved ends of concave painted molding with vertical painted supp...
Cane, Giltwood
Stouby Blue Leather Settee in the Style of Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
The upholstery is a dark cobalt blue leather, while the frame is beech wood. The settee has a low back and compact scale, ideal for small spaces or combined with other seating.
Leather, Beech
Danish Modern Leather Settee in the Style of Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
The upholstery is a well-aged leather in cognac-caramel tone, while the frame is beech wood. The settee has a low back and compact scale.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 41 in W 50.5 in D 32 in
Vintage Midcentury Regency Style Faux Bamboo Boho Cane Wingback Settee Bench
By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises
Located in Southampton, NJ
Regency style vintage faux bamboo wood frame wingback settee with nicely scalloped crests and unusual full body caning.
Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Polyester
George Nelson Steel Frame Seating System
Located in Chicago, IL
Three seat George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame seating with laminate table top,rearranging elements to create surroundings.
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Seating System
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Three seat George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame seating with laminate table top,rearranging elements to create surroundings.
Steel
Sold
H 31 in W 55.5 in D 32 in
Stouby Black Leather Settees in the Style of Børge Mogensen, Set of Three
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
The upholstery is a well-aged black leather, while the frame is beech wood. These settees have a low back and compact scale, ideal for small spaces, separate or combined.
Leather, Beech
Directoire-Style Sofa with Carved and Painted Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
a handsome Directoire-style sofa with carved and white painted frame, comfortable single seat cushion, upholstered back and sides, beautiful blue and white floral design fabric, the ...
Wood, Paint
Cerused Oak frame Settee in the style of Paul Laszlo
Located in Danville, CA
Sculptural settee with Cerused Oak frame in the style of Paul Laszlo
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 36 in W 48 in D 22 in
Vintage Italian Biedermeier X-Frame Burlwood Cane Seat Klismos Long Bench Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Biedermeier X-Frame Burlwood Cane Seat Klismos Long Bench Settee.
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 33.5 in W 76 in D 33 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Vesey Style Sofas / Settee, Ebony Wood and Bronze
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Vesey Style Sofas / Settee, Wood Frames with Bronze Mounts, New Pair of Directoire style sofas or settees having solid wooden frames.
Wood
French Neoclassical Style Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
French Neoclassical style settee, stained wood frame with sword-form shield back, padded arms cushioned seat, upholstered in striped velvet, raised on circular tapering legs.
Wood, Fabric
1970s Leather Brazilian Sofa Settee
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970s Brazilian Leather Sofa /Settee. Wood frame with button tufted dark brown leather upholstery.
Leather
Sold
H 32.5 in W 52 in D 30 in
Vintage Kay Lyn Inc. Walnut and Sateen Stripe French Style Settee Loveseat
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely stunning vintage (late 1970s or early 1980s) Kay Lyn Inc. walnut stained wood frame French style settee loveseat with gorgeous sateen stripe upholstery in shades of cre...
Satin, Wood
Danish Modern Three Seat Bench or Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Trenton, NJ
Bring timeless Scandinavian style into your home with this Danish Modern Borge Mogenson style three-seat settee. Upholstered in a rich dark blue fabric and supported by a solid wood ...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Gray Swedish Gustavian Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Old webbing and springs are seen underneath. Restored, this settee wood frame is solid, stable and ready to be used and enjoyed.
Muslin, Pine, Paint
Maple Settee in the Style of Paola Buffa, Italy 20th Century
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian wood frame settee in the style of Paolo Buffa. This piece has beautiful curved maple wood arms with x-detailing and slightly angled legs.
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Wood Framed Sculptural Settees
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Wood Framed Sculptural Settees
1950s Vintage Settee with Carved Wood Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
The seat has a removable cushion. The settee is in good vintage condition, some minor repairs to a few pieces on the carved wood frame, please see photos.
Upholstery
1940's French Sculptural Frame Cherry-wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's sculptural frame French cherry-wood settee with Italian velvet upholstery, fully restored and re-upholstered in Italian velvet upholstery, with minor wear and patina d...
Velvet, Cherry
1920s Carved Wood French Settee
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s carved wood French settee. Frame needs stripping and reupholstering.
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Settee with Original Frame and Gilded
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Antique Louis XVI settee with original frame and gilded. Reupholstered in Italy with green silver damask fabric.
Gold Leaf
Large French Camel Back Settee with Barley Twist Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Late 19th century French camel back settee has a dark wood barley twist frame with double rail front stretcher, eight legs and upholstered arms.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 37.8 in D 25.99 in
19th Century French Settee Frame with Original Gilt Ready for Reupholstering
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century French settee or loveseat with original gilt finish ready for reupholstering. The frame is solid. Delicately carved detail at top of crest rail and centrally on s...
Wood
French Style Settee Sofa with Ornate Carved Gold Frame - ON SALE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately carved gold frame with decorative black and red floral upholstery. MARKED DOWN FROM $2,499.00
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 54 in D 24 in
Charming Old French Hepplewhite Style Carved Show Wood Frame Upholstered Settee
Located in North Salem, NY
Add style and comfort with this charming old French Hepplewhite style upholstered settee with molded serpentine shaped-wood frame. The elegant serpentine shaped back and seat brings ...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 29.38 in W 72 in D 28 in
Elegant 1960s Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Designed Sofa or Settee & Wood Frame
By Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fabulous MCM Jens Risom attributed designed sofa or settee with wood frame on tapered legs. The sofa arm, drops down from the back creating a sculptural effect.
Wood
French Rococo Two-Seat Settee Arm Chair Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Rococo two-seat settee armchair frame.
Wood
Vintage Cane-Arm Louis XVI Style Settee With Carved Frame
Located in Trenton, NJ
The caned arm panels are a standout feature, providing textural detail that lightens the overall design. The carved wood frame displays traditional Louis XVI motifs including turned ...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 25 in W 60 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Burlwood Sofa in Lenor Larsen Style Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
The Mid-Century Modern sofa features a beautiful burl wood frame. The settee or sofa is very comfortable having removable cushions upholstered in the manner of Jack Lenor Larsen.
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Fine Settee by Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Fine settee by Jules Leleu (1883-1961)with light green lacquered wood frame.Settee numbered: 26489.
Wood
Antique Turned Wood Frame Settee
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turned Wood Frame Settee
Wood, Upholstery
19th c French Carved Wood Framed Settee with Blue Velvet Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
19th c French Carved Wood Framed Settee with Blue Velvet Upholstery (Item #031-62)
Supeb French LXV Style Fruit Wood Settee
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant French LXV Style fruit wood frame settee. Beautiful coloration and carved detail.
Fruitwood
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 19th century regency period Mahogany chaise longue of rare design having Elegant carved decoration which includes eagles Head to back and scrolling end raised on unu...
Mahogany
$3,236Sale Price|38% Off
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 13.59 in
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...
Marble
$21,186
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
$3,340
H 38.59 in W 48.43 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, Hand-Carved Elm, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired design, with its perfectly balanced proportions, refined carved details, and luminous g...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
Vintage Edwardian Style Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
This large vintage Edwardian style sofa made in the 20th century is crafted from mahogany and features ring turned arm supports with matching front legs terminating in large brass sa...
Fabric, Mahogany
$7,800 / set
H 28.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
19th Century Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Bed Coronas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of large 19th century Italian bed coronas or crowns made in the Baroque taste. The coronas feature demi-lune shaped frames embellished with gold leaf and decorated with...
Gold Leaf
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns, urn finials, with two hidden drawers, all newly upholstered in Schumacher abstract ...
Wood, Burl
French Louis XV Upholstered Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th century) white painted and gold decorated settee with carved trim and back crest.
Upholstery, Wood
$6,800 / set
H 40 in W 26 in D 63 in
French Giltwood and Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite Louis XVI Style, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
French giltwood and tapestry five-piece salon suite Louis XVI style, circa 1890. Comprising a canape and four fauteuils upholstered in French Aubusson tapestry's depicting children a...
Wool
$34,040
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$8,474Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18th century walnut settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs, covered with silk fabric of Rubelli in excellent condition. Measures: cm 220 x 115 x 70.
Wood
French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee. This stunning winged settee is raised on eight richly carved cabriole legs with bottom acanthus l...
Walnut
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