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Modern Candelabras

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Pink Granite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Granite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO Dimensions: D 25 x W 12 x H 23 cm Materials: Pink granite, copper. 3 kg. Stone and fire are connected in an ageless bond. A sparkle created...
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2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stone, Copper

Lily Candle Holder Silver by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With softly undulating edges reminiscent of floating lily pads, the Lily Candle Holder brings a sculptural elegance to any surface. Cast as a high-polished dish, the Lily Candle Hold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Basket Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Oud Wood & Roses Scented Candle
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that b...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Leather, Glass

NSNG Stainless Candlelabrum
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No screw no glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lily Candle Holder Brass Lacquered by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With softly undulating edges reminiscent of floating lily pads, the Lily Candle Holder brings a sculptural elegance to any surface. Cast as a high-polished dish, the Lily Candle Hold...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

NSNG Stainless Steel Candleholder Extra Large
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 2 Candle Holders, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 17.6 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary. Color Black Tempera series Candle Holder...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candelabras

Materials

Eggshell

Set of 3 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Candle Holders, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 26.4 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary. Color Black Tempera series Candle Holder...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candelabras

Materials

Eggshell

Circle Candle
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
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2010s American Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Circle Candle
Circle Candle
$870 / item
Basket Natural Tan Leather Candleholder Fresh Spices Saddle Cedar Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Leather, Glass

NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 3
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candelabras

Materials

Steel

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Czech Clear Glass Trio Candelabras/Bud Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary handcrafted set of two clear glass Trios Candelabras can serve as either a candelabra or bud vase. When used in multiples, endless playful arrangements can be create...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Candelabras

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Serving Tray Charcuterie Board Candelabra Centerpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the Italian notion of the art of being together at the table, Convivio makes contemporary and modern entertaining effortless, designed as both a candelabra and serving bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Detachable 6-Light Candelabra
Located in VALENZA, IT
Candelabra in modern and minimal style with 6 flames, divisible into 2 pieces of 3 flames. This particular construction system is multipurpose because it allows the candelabra can b...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

NSNG Stainless Steel Candleholder S
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Candelabra, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Three-Light Candelabra, with column form body on round bowl from base, unmarked. 20" H x 13" W x 8.25" D. Provenance: From a 5th Avenue Estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Karl Springer Pair of Hand-Blown Black Glass Candle Holders 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of hand-blown black glass candle holders with scavo (rough) finish by Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (Signed on bottom “Karl Springer”). T...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Candelabras

Materials

Art Glass

UNISM - candleholder - brass - brushed brass
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Vintage Solid Silver 830 Fine Candelabra, 3-Light, Modern design, from 1993
Located in Skien, NO
**Scandinavian Modern Solid Silver Candelabra, circa 1993** A striking example of late 20th-century Scandinavian design, this elegant **830S solid silver** candelabra features a c...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Candelabrum 956 Henning Koppel
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sculptural sterling silver Georg Jensen three-light candelabra, design #956 by Henning Koppel from 1946. This was Henning Koppel’s first hollowware design for Georg Jensen and was...
Category

20th Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Seletti "Burlesque - The Wise Chimpanzee" Five-Arm Candelabra, Black
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Candelabras

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Candleholder, Ivory White Ceramic, Contemporary Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary candleholder, ivory white ceramic, contemporary art. Contemporary ceramic candleholder inspired by the Cobra art movement of the 1960s. This original candleholder featu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Pila Crystal Candle Holder Clear & Black Onyx by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Pila Crystal Candle Holder presents a playful stacked arrangement in reference to the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candelabras

Materials

Crystal

Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 4 Candle Holders, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 17.6 W x 9.2 D x 14 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary. Color Black Tempera series Candle Holder...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Candelabras

Materials

Eggshell

Tetra CL, Large Candle Holder
Located in Beirut, LB
Inspired by the Tetra Line, this large candle holder can be joined with a small one (TETRA - CS) dynamically, allowing many combinations to fit the setting. Made of Polished stainles...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Tetra CL, Large Candle Holder
Tetra CL, Large Candle Holder
$1,049 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Basket Natural Tan Leather Candleholder, Spring Flowers & Citrus Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Leather, Glass

Basket Natural Tan Leather Candleholder, Oud Wood & Roses Scented Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Leather, Glass

Basket Natural Tan Leather Candleholder, Sweet Cinnamon Scented Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Leather, Glass

Basket Blue Navy Leather Candleholder Fresh Spices Saddle & Cedar Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Leather, Glass

Basket, Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Spring Flowers & Citrus Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Leather, Glass

Basket, Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Sweet Cinnamon Scented Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Leather, Glass

Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Pair of Glass Candlesticks
By James McCray
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Contemporary Glass Candlesticks in Bright Colors Shaft (Purple, Blue, Green and Yellow) and Yellow foot. The Glass candle pilar is in Black. Signature: Cray
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candelabras

Materials

Glass

12 Candle Candelabra Holder
Located in Queens, NY
12 Candle Candelabra Holder
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Seletti "Burlesque - The Wise Chimpanzee" Five-Arm Candelabra, White
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Candelabras

Materials

Resin

Tommaso Barbi Candlestick
Located in Lugo, IT
Candelabra by Tommaso Barbi Very good condition Thank you
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Tommaso Barbi Candlestick
Tommaso Barbi Candlestick
$619 Sale Price
20% Off
Paavo Tynell Model "162" Brass Candelabra for Taito Oy, Finland ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This candelabra was designed by the well-know Finnish designer Paavo Tynell. Widely referred to as the "the man who illuminated Finland", Paavo Tynell was a true master of light. Bor...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Modern 3 Light Candelabras.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver candelabra with three lights. The structure has been realized by a smooth sheet of silver. The wave movement is realized with manufacturing by handmade. On the top three rounds candle-holders are placed to complete the object This modern style is suitable both for a house with minimalist furniture and in a baroque or empire style home, to lighten the visual impact and to stand out particularly from the dominant style. Italian silverware...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Candleholders, Silver-Nickel Plated, Set of 2
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Nickel

NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 1
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Future Ruins Candle Holder by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Future Ruins Candle Holder by Michael Gittings One of a Kind Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 35 cm Materials: Stainless steel. Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Black Kubus Micro Candle Holders by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black Kubus micro candle holders by Lassen Dimensions: D 3.50 x W 3.50 x H 3.65 cm Materials: Metal Also available in different dimensions. Weight: 0.15 Kg A new sm...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Candlestick in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candlestick in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 20 x D 19 x H 30.5 cm Materials: dark bronze.  
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Modern Candelabra/Candle Holders
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Constellation series marks the first collaboration of GAIA&GINO and Porto based Designer Christian Haas. The designs derive their beauty from the interaction between tubular ston...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Metal

Set of 2 Maat Candleholder M, L by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Maat candleholder by SB26 Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 65 cm 8 x 8 x 50 cm Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass Maat candleholder, both balanced and structured, c...
Category

2010s French Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Steel

Heliotrope Seftonite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Heliotrope Seftonite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO Dimensions: D 25 x W 11 x H 20.5 cm Materials: Heliotrope seftonite stone, copper. 5 kg. Stone and fire are connected in an ageless...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stone, Copper

Silverplate Candelabra Deer Figure Sculptural
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large silverplate candelabra 20”, in a shape of deer figure. Great modern decor or gift.
Category

1990s American Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Solid brass candle-holder handcrafted in Italy by 247LAB
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted candle-holder model "C'ERA", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Proudly Made in Italy, without...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Nickel Plated Line Candle Holder by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nickel plated Line candle holder by Lassen Dimensions: d 10 x w 10 x h 16 cm Materials: Metal Also available in different dimensions. Weight: 0.60 Kg With a sharp sense of contemporary Functionalist style, Mogens Lassen designed the iconic Kubus candleholder in 1962, a piece once reserved solely for family and close architect colleagues. In 1983 he reapproached his own geometric candleholders...
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2010s Danish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Candle Holder Candelabro by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Candle Holder Candelabro by Camila Apaez. One of a Kind. Materials: Stoneware. Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 16 H cm. Ila Ceramica emerged from a process of inner inquiry where ceramics...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stoneware

Ruby Zoisite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Ruby Zoisite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO Dimensions: D 17.5 x W 14 x H 17 cm Materials: Ruby Zoisite, aluminum. 3.2 kg. Stone and fire are connected in an ageless bond. A sparkle c...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

Modernist Design Sterling Silver Candelabrum Centrepiece - Millennium Mark 2000
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 2000 by T. Stocks, this striking, modernist design, Sterling Silver Candelabrum, will hold 5 candles at different heights, and would make a stunning centr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilded Bronze Candleholder by Pierre Casenove
Located in North Miami, FL
Gilded bronze candleholder by Pierre Casenove. Signed on the bottom piece. Has some wear on some joints.
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Hinge Polished Silver Candelabra Candle Holders by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Hinge Silver Candelabra by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 22 x H 19 cm Materials: Sterling silver plated. Available in sterling silver plated or aluminum. Intended as the playful expre...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Bronze Candelabra by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze candelabra by Mary Brogger One of a kind Dimensions: W 71 cm x D 53 cm x H 109 cm Materials: Bronze Includes sensor. Mary Brogger is an internationally recognized artist...
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2010s American Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Floral Chandelier by Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Floral Chandelier by Chanel Kapitanj Dimensions: D63 x W18 x H15 cm Materials: Metal Unique Piece This collection aims to offer completely unique pieces. Each is different as it is ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Nickel Plated Kubus and Base 4 Candle Holder by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 nickel plated Kubus and base 4 candle holder by Lassen Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 20 cm Materials: Metal Also available in different dimensions. Weight: 1.50 Kg A...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Modern candelabras for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern candelabras for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candelabras created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern candelabras made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candelabras, popular names associated with this style include DAY Studio, Jover + Valls, Joost van Bleiswijk, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candelabras differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $101 and tops out at $37,164 while the average work can sell for $812.

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