Brazilian Decorative Objects
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 Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean 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 rosewood, jacaranda 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 chairs, sofas, tables and more.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Vertigem Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Vertigem wall separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Material: Stainless Steel & Acrylic, Guitar strings
Dimensions: D 130 x W 190 x H 50 cm
The introduction of electric guitar in t...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
$18,255 / item
Amethyst Crystal Cluster Geode from Brazil (49" Tall, 234 lbs.)
Located in New York, NY
AAA museum quality, massive Brazilian Amethyst geode. This specimen is lined with large lustrous crystallized gems - transparent to translucent amethyst variety quartz crystals - with deep grape purple color and highly reflective terminated faces. The polished edges really bring out the look of the matrix and even show the agate formation...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Red Lacquered Table Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Red lacquered modern steel table sculpture by unknown artist. Brazil 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Coral Wall Sculpture by Valeria Nascimento
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Coral Wall Sculpture by Valeria Nascimento
Dimensions: D 52 x H 8 cm.
Materials: Porcelain.
Statement
Over the years, their work has come to...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$13,098 / item
Pair of Carved Stone Parrots
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of birds carved from various semiprecious stones with an amusing expression and brass feet perched on carved stone tree trunks.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$3,450 / set
Abraham Palatnik Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine - Brazil 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Abraham Palatnik Large Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine - Brazil 1970s
Decoration - Op Art - Sculpture
Measures : 5,5cmx14cm H:31,5cm
Material : Lucite
Kinetic sculpture o...
Category
20th Century Kinetic Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Tangerine Quartz Crystal Cluster from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
A large cluster of rare, orange tangerine quartz crystals, from the northern territory of Minas Gerais, Brazil. These rare quartz clusters are only found in this region of the world....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Contemporary Brazilian Metal Flag Sculpture, 2012
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Brazilian modern steel flag sculpture on black acrylic box by unknown artist. Signed and dated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Modern Patinated Brass Astray or Catchall
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated brass sculpted insect ashtray or catchall. Brazil, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Polished Rose Quartz Bowl from Brazil '6.4 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Handmade polished free-form bowl of natural gem translucent rose quartz from Brazil. All sides hand polished to a smooth mirror finish. This will make a beautiful centerpiece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Rose Quartz
Amethyst Slice with Calcite Deposits and a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Wood Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Amethyst slice with calcite deposits and a Baroque natural forming pearl on a polished wood base.
This amethyst is rare in how large it is and how it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Gold Leaf
Genuine Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil (43.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil is a top quality natural formation of gem amethyst. The half geode cathedral decor features lustrous fully terminated crystals with hi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst
Mandacaru Series, Wooden Cactus Tall 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...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$6,000 / item
Set of 2 Midcentury Lucite Frogs and 1 Toad Designed by Abraham Palatnik Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This cheerful trio is waiting to be kissed.
One of the two frogs is orange and the other one is almost fluorescent green, just like the toad is.
The frogs measurements are:
Hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Genuine Polished Smoky Quartz Sphere from Brazil (5", 6.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This expertly polished Smoky Quartz sphere from Brazil is a museum quality and boasts high levels of transparency and reflectivity, making it a val...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Concreto Collection, Fruit Table Sculpture (Set of Nine)
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
DÉBORA CRUZ FOR ESTÚDIO ILUDI
Intersecting paths, which embroider and admire themselves, end up witnessing inevitable encounters.
The name behind Pomelo Atelier, Débora Cruz, joins ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Genuine Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster from Brazil (6.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality Brazilian Quartz point Crystal Cluster. This translucent crystal cluster has fully terminated quartz point crystals with lustrous highly reflective faces.
Clear Quartz e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil
Located in Edison, NJ
Brazilianite is a phosphate mineral loved for its brilliant color and gemlike crystals. Hues range from light-yellow to electric yellow-green, making it a favorite among specimen col...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Genuine Polished Blue Quartz Sphere From Brazil (7", 13 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful sphere made from Brazilian blue quartz. The entire sphere has been flawlessly polished to a glossy-finish and is accompanied by an acrylic ring display stand. Whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Amethyst Slice with a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Wood Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Amethyst slice with a baroque natural forming pearl on a polished wood base.
This amethyst is rare in how large it is, its beautiful shape, and its l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst
$637 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Rock Crystal Specimen , Unique Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stone is cut and polished in this unique shape . It has layers and layers on different stone in it . Have never seen one in this design . Purchased a long time ago in Rio Brazil...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
Brazilian Rock Crystal Bow
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Rock Crystal Bow, Beautiful white and light brown,
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Genuine Citrine Crystal Clustered Geode (12" Tall, 56.6 lbs.)
Located in New York, NY
AAA museum quality, large Brazilian citrine geode lined with extra large lustrous, transparent to translucent, golden citrine quartz crystals. This beaut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
NOVICA Brazil Blown Art Glass Vase 3 Encased Colors Red, Orange & Transparent
By Flavio Poli
Located in Miami, FL
Original Novica hand blown Art Glass vase encased with 3 different colors, red, orange and transparent.
Made in Brazil in the late 1970s.
Looks stunning in any angle.
Labeled at the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$598 Sale Price
30% Off
All-Natural Citrine Geode Cave – Sparkling Fiery Orange Druzy Crystals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All-Natural Orange Citrine Cave: A Feng Shui Powerhouse
▫️ Description
With rare beauty, this all-natural Citrine geode cave is a highly energetic specimen with many special charac...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Yellow Citrine Cluster with Deep Yellow Citrine Druzy - Yellow Crystal Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Yellow Citrine Cluster on Stand with High-Grade Citrine Druzy
▫️ Description
Bringing many small Citrine Flowers forming a beautiful Yellow Citrine landscape, this unique Citrine C...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
All-Natural Citrine Geode Cave with Orange Citrine Points - UFO Shaped Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare All-Natural Golden Orange Citrine Cave: A Feng Shui Powerhouse
▫️ Description
A small, all-natural, yet highly energetic Citrine geode, this specimen showcases perfect, sparkl...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Natural Citrine Geode Cave with Large Orange Points, Table & Shelf Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Natural Citrine Geode Cave on Stand, High-Grade Orange Citrine Points, Ethically Sourced
▫️ Description
Sitting on a display, this elegant natural citrine geode brings a bea...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare AAA Amethyst Geode Portal with Crown Druzy Formation, Collector’s Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Amethyst Geode Portal with a Rare Crown Formation of Sparkly Points - Statement Piece for Luxury Décor or Fine Mineral Collection.
▫️ Description
A rare and superb Amethyst Geode P...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Amethyst Cluster with Deep Purple Crystals – Sculptural Crystal Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Amethyst Cluster with Saturated Purple Amethyst Druzy: Luxurious Gemstone Display
▫️ Description
Aesthetic and sculptural, this high-grade Amethyst cluster features a de...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Polished Rose Quartz Freeform From Brazil (19.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This museum quality, large freeform is carved from a solid piece of natural, gem quality Rose Quartz. This piece has remarkable transparency with a warm pink color. Hand polished to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Rose Quartz
Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture
Kinetic sculpture of an elephant. Made of so-called lucite acrylic with integrated pattern, blue and blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kinetic Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Black Elephant Brazil, c1970
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very good lucite black elephant made by Abraham Palatnik in Brazil in about 1970.
This one is mid sized, being 23.5cm in height.
It retains its ori...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Exceptional Moss, Blue & White Banded Agate Slice with a Crocodile Drawing
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Wings with Crystallized Center – The Perfectly Patterned Agate
▫️ Description
A slice that embodies true rarity—this superb Brazilian agate is easily among the rarest we...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Mid Century Scalloped White Onyx and Rhodonite Bowl with Footed Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning mid-century scalloped white onyx and rhodonite bowl with footed pedestal base. Finely carved with delicate scalloped shape, in an exceptional...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
Natural Citrine Rosette Crystal Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Natural Rare Artwork in the Form of a Citrine Stalactite Flower
▫️ Description ▫️
This exceptional Citrine Flower Cluster (also known as a Citrine Rosette) showcases rare charact...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Abraham Palatnik (Brazil) 7" Horse, from the 'Artemis Collection'
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
Born in the city of Natal, Northeastern Brazil, Abraham Palatnik moved to Israel as a child. There he studied mechanics, physics and developed the typical qualities of an inventor.
...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Polished Natural Agate Slice on Wooden Stand '7 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Top quality, Brazilian natural agate freeform slice in a custom black wooden frame. This piece polished on both sides, untreated and displays beautiful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate
Rare Natural Citrine Geode Cathedral with Sparkly Orange Crystals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Citrine Geode with Beautiful Cathedral Formation
▫️ Description
This perfectly formed Citrine geode is a high-grade specimen with extraordinary aesthetics, being the ideal ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Les Demoiselles Brazilian Marble Sculpture (medium)
By Estúdio Mais Alma, Gabriela Campos
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Mais Alma Marble Collection is a set of sculptures, the result of our study of forms and the art works we pay homage to in our studio. Les Demoiselles sculpture (medium) is the resul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$3,760 / item
Rare Blue & White Lace Agate Geode, Collection-Grade Agate
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Natural Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Striped Patterns, All-Intact
Description
Brazil is one of the world’s top producers of agate, and occasionally a geo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Ceramic Tupy Vase - modern Brazilian ceramics, c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic Tupy
Vase - modern Brazilian ceramics, c. 1960
Signed and numbered under the base
Enamelled polychrome ceramic
27 x 23 x 11 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Natural Polished Rose Quartz Freeform from Brazil, '7.4 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This museum quality, large freeform is carved from a solid piece of natural, gem quality Rose Quartz. This piece has remarkable transparency with a warm pink color. Hand polished to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale natural amethyst specimen originating from Brazil. Crystals from Brazil are most often found as radiating masses, with individual crystals appearing as pyramids. This e...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst
Abraham Palatnik. Elephant, c. 1960
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in PARIS, FR
Kinetic art - Beautiful and rare polyester resin sculpture from the HOME AND FARM collection representing an elephant signed in the base. c. 1960.
This sculpture is part of the seri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kinetic Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Mono Bowl
Located in Gamboa, RJ
The Mono Bowl takes part of the MONOMORFO collection. Its terrazzo composition is made of leftover glass crystals from a glass crystal factory in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This leftover ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terrazzo
$280 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Turned Wood Vase by Etel Carmona
By Etel Carmona
Located in London, England
With numbered tag and 'ETEL' with logo
Note: Etel Carmona's ethos of ecological responsability is evident in her designs using sustainable timbers whose natural flaws are embraced. ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Quartz Bowl with Tourmaline Inclusions
Located in Glasgow, GB
Hand-carved tourmaline quartz crystal bowl. Shaped from a single, substantial piece of natural quartz, featuring prominent black tourmaline inclusions suspended within the translucen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Tourmaline
Suzy Brazilian Marble Sculpture
By Estúdio Mais Alma, Gabriela Campos
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Mais Alma Marble Collection is a set of sculptures, the result of our study of forms and the art works we pay homage to in our studio. The Suzy sculpture is the result of handling th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$3,460 / item
Smoky Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen – Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in Edison, NJ
Quartz spheres are cut and polished pieces of quartz that have held cultural significance since (at least) the 1st century when they were first recorded by Pliny the Elder. They were...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
Domingos Tótora " Vaso Orgânico Casca Mod.01", Brazil 21st Century
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Bruno Giorgi Bronze Sculpture
By Bruno Giorgi 1
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century bronze sculpture created and signed by the artist Bruno Giorgi (1905-1993). Sculpture is detachable from granite base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Mid Century Scalloped White Onyx and Lapis Bowl with Footed Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning mid century scalloped white onyx and lapis lazuli bowl with footed pedestal base. Finely carved with delicate scalloped shape, in an exceptional quality of stone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
Rare Cacoxenite (Seven Stone) Amethyst Elestial Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Large Elestial Amethyst Crystal Specimen with Brazil’s Legendary Cacoxenite
▫️ Description
The largest of the find, this rare mineral is a true masterpiece: a Matrix Cacoxenite Ame...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Elvio Becheroni “Totem” Abstract Sculpture, 1988
By Elvio Becheroni
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Elvio Becheroni “Totem” Abstract Sculpture, Wood, Brazil, 1988
Elvio Becheroni designed the Totem sculpture in 1988 as a statement on environmental issues. Crafted from Pau Brasil w...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
"Rino" Contemporary Golden Door Handle in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil.
This Door Handle was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible to make identical items. The brass casting is produced by formation of a mold from a mixture of sand and the liquid alloy of copper and zinc.
The projects are based on a contemporary appropriation of traditional methods from Brazilian artisans and reinterpreted through the integration of new forms and noble materials. An aesthetic infused with “beauty of imperfection" is obtained by the expressive potential of each material, generating works that recall nature and rationality.
Estúdio Orth...
Category
2010s Brutalist Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Organic White Biomorphic Ceramic Vessel by Hanna Englund Ceramics
By Hanna Englund
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Organic White Biomorphic Ceramic Vessel by Hanna Englund Ceramics.
Sculptural ceramic vessel made by hand. Designed to stand alone as a sculptural focal point or use it for minimal f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Sculptural By Brazillian Abstract Artist Abraham Palatnik
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional example of collectible mid-century modern art, these sculptural decorative pieces by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik showcase his signature fusion of geometr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
Bichos do Brasil, Brazilian Contemporary Collectible and Decorative Objects
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Bichos do Brasil collection is a collection of decorative and collectible objects of wooden figures that represent animals of the Brazilian Fauna: Jacaré (alligator); Peixe-Boi (Amaz...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s
Beautiful acrylic figure of a giraffe, designed by Abraham Palatnik, portrayed with a d...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
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