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BRAZILIAN FURNITURE

More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.

Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.

Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.

The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.

Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewoodjacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairssofastables and more.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Chevron Amethyst Hand-Carved Dagger
Located in Malibu, CA
This one of a kind hand-carved beauty is a Chevron Amethyst. Chevron is denoted by the v shaped stripes throughout the quartz. The handle is pure raw amethyst. Crystal daggers symbo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal

White With Brown Border Thick Agate Geode Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Prehistoric Brazilian thick agate geode on stand. White center with brown border. Metal stand measures 5" x 3.5". One of several from a large collecti...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Rare Crystal Smoky Calcite on Deep Purple Amethyst Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Amethyst Cluster with Rare, Intact Smoky Calcite ▫️ Description Aesthetic and instantly recognizable, this Brazilian Amethyst cluster features a rare smoky calcite formation remini...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Ceramics: Arte Forma. Set of 6 enamelled ceramic trays
By Industria Brasileira
Located in PARIS, FR
The pieces in question are a set of 6 enamelled ceramic trays, created by Arte Forma. Each tray is signed under its base. The trays are made of enamelled ceramic, which suggests a s...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Foguete Totem by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Large Ribbed
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Large ribbed “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Addi...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Exceptional Large Hand Carves Rock Crystal Rhino
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional large hand-carved rock crystal (quartz) rhino is a magnificent work of art that showcases the skill and craftsmanship of its creator. Standing at 4 inches in height ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Spectacular Deep Purple Amethyst Geode Cluster with AAA "Grape Jelly" Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Deep, Rich Purple Amethyst Cluster with AAA Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description An Amethyst Cluster which brings world-class characteristics as the deepest tone of purple any amethyst ca...
Category

2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Poured Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Poured Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 20 x H 27 cm. Materials: Tobacco high-temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore it will be a v...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Remo Bernucci 1970 set of 9 totens in plaster and wood polychrome sculpture.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible RENO BERNUCCI group of sculptures in plaster, wood polychrome with 9 pieces.
Category

1970s International Style Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Natural size Tamandua Bandeira brasilian sculpture in noble wood circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible brasilian Tamandua Bandeira big sculpture in noble wood circa 1950 NATURAL SIZE
Category

1950s International Style Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rock Crystal Fish Sculpture on Acrylic Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock crystal fish sculpture on acrylic base. Made in Brazil (c. 1980s) Dimensions: Sculpture with base: 16" H x 17" W x 7" D Sculpture without...
Category

1980s Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Airin Canedo brazilian multicolor sculpture circa 1990
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible AIRIN CANEDO multimaterials sculpture circa 1990.
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1990s International Style Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Other

Brazilian Modern Candle Lamp in Silver Metal, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Experience the sheer beauty of a Brazilian modern candle lamp, available for purchase today. Prepare to be amazed by its stunning design and exceptional craftsmanship. This lamp is c...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Grey Border Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian thin slice of agate mounted on a custom steel stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this t...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Terracota polychromed bust of woman with flowers signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big bust of woman with multicolor flowers in terracota signed A.TALLARI 1992
Category

1990s International Style Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Sculpture of 3 Rock Crystal Parakeets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved sculpture of 3 rock crystal parakeets.
Category

1970s Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Hand Bronze Sculpted Vase by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand bronze sculpted vase by Gustavo Dias Bronze Designer: Gustavo Dias Dimensions: H 15 cm x W 9 cm x L 12 cm. Gustavo Dias One of the most important contemporary Brazilian...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Soapstone Amorfo 06 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 06 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 11 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and de...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Apple Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Apple candleholder by Fakasaka design Dimensions: W 13.5 cm D 13.5 cm H 41.5. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 13 cm D 11.5 cm H 18 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furnitur...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Long Bowl in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long bowl in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 x D 16 x H 9.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Nicolas Vlavianos steel 1974 sculpture with wood base signed
By Nicolas Vlavianos
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible NICOLAS VLAVIANOS brazilian steel 1970 abstract sculpture with wood base.
Category

1970s International Style Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Emanoel Araujo brazilian sculpture in fiberglass and wood polychrome circa 1980
By Emanoel Araújo 1
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible EMANOEL ARAUJO abstract sculpture in fiberglass and wood signed and polychrome circa 1980.
Category

1980s International Style Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a de...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Yutaka Toyota brazilian steel and wood wall sculpture 1982
By Yutaka Toyota
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible YUTAKA TOYOTA steel wall sculpture polychromed in blue in perfect conditions signed and dated 1982.
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Rock Crystal Point, Mounted in Silver Plate Base, Famous Design, Rare Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great find of a large almost clear quartz crystal that was custom mounted on special designed base after the original by (Gustave Miklos). The only ot...
Category

1990s Art Deco Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Nina Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nina bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 3.5 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. Nina bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder FAKASAKA is a ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

João Do Pau Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
João do Pau Nest wall separating + sculpture by Mameluca Material: Vime Branches, Pallets, others Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm Birds build huge nests with twigs (reason of common...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Leo Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Leo candleholder by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 10 cm H 30.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused on produc...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Molded terracota pine cone Art Deco on wooden base with leaf motif circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and original terracota pine cone Art deco on wood base circa 1930.
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Bumba Meu Boi Series, Resin Folklore Sculpture N1 with Wooden Base
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES BUMBA MEU BOI "I am your life My ox so true Dancing in the yard From my fantasy I'm a poet When I see your ballet My beloved bull You are my poetry" Capricious Ox ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Wood

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 14.5 cm D 14.5 cm H 0.7 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 1 CUP COASTER...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ashtray, Box in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ashtray, box in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm Materials: Polished bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Osborne Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rock Crystal, Mounted, Smokey Quartz, Lamp Special Made Base, Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Smokey Quartz point with Rutilated strands throughout, hi polished and made with light in the Custom hexagon brass baes. Fantastic when it is...
Category

1990s Art Deco Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Candle Holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Candle holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver Dimensions: D 14 x H 28 cm Materials: Quartz, Steel, Polyvinyl chloride, Resin.  
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Bowl, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl, large quartz points by Aver Dimensions: D 23 x H 10 cm. Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Bumba Meu Boi Series, Resin Long Folklore Sculpture in Acrylic
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES BUMBA MEU BOI "I am your life My ox so true Dancing in the yard From my fantasy I'm a poet When I see your ballet My beloved bull You are my poetry" Capricious Ox ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Soapstone Amorfo 03 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 03 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 11 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and design...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Candleholder in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candleholder in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 13.5 x D 13.5 x H 41.5 cm Materials: Polished bronze.   
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ramalhete Collection, Steel Vase Set N1 & N2
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
RAMALHETE COLLECTION When words escape, flowers speak. (Bruce Currie) The Ramalhete Collection flourishes under the lights of simplicity. Petals that ...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 34 x D 8 x H 17.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mandacaru Series, Wooden Cactus Small Floor Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES MANDACARU “Mandacaru When it burns in the drought It is the sign that the rain arrives in the sertão” Luiz Gonzaga. Cordel poems dry on the clotheslines, and throu...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Soapstone Amorfo 10 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 10 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x h 25 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Sus...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Janis Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Janis candleholder by Fakasaka design. Dimensions: W 8 cm D 8 cm H 41 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Agate Bowl Hand Carved Oval Shape Brazil, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Agate bowl hand carved oval shape Brazil 1980 Beautiffull hand carved semi precious agate stone oval shaped bowl, very good condition no visible mark or scratches. 2 bowls availabl...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Brutalist Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11.5 cm D 11.5 cm H 0.8 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze....
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rock Crystal Point , % 98 Clear, Brass Base No Chips, Very Rare This Clear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An almost perfectly clear rock crystal point from Brazil. Custom mounted in a solid brass base with ball decorations from a private collection. Very...
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1990s Art Deco Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Tomw Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomw bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19 cm D 19 cm H 8.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. TOMW BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLEHOLDER FAKASAKA is a design company ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fossil Vessel 02 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossil Vessel 02 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 8 x W 19 x H 23 cm. Materials: Lotus high-temperature clay with white glaze. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Heather Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Heather candleholder by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 9.5 cm D 5.5 cm H 29.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focus...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tomw Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomw bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19 cm D 19 cm H 8.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. TOMW BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLEHOLDER. Also available in polished bronze. FAK...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

White Biomorphic Ceramic 3-Handle Vessel by Hanna Englund Ceramics
By Hanna Englund
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Large White Biomorphic Ceramic 3-Handle Vessel by Hanna Englund Ceramics. Designed to stand alone as a sculptural center piece or as a functional vase for minimal floral arrangements...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Debbie Candlestick by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Debbie candlestick by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 6 cm D 5 cm H 24 cm each. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused o...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Oceano Series, Shark Fin Stone Sculpture in Acrylic Box
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES OCEANO The mystery of the ocean in its vast infinity, brings poetry through the movement of waves and reveals extraordinary creatures. The oceanic feeling of blue d...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Brass

Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 28 cm D 12 cm H 10 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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