Modern Lighting
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Flash 6 Wall Lamp by Davide Groppi in Matt Black Cable
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Flash 6 / Wall Light System
by Davide Groppi
The 9 mm wide stainless steel strip runs 6 meters in length. The ideal solution for direct illumination of spaces with very high ceilin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Sirenetta (Single)
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Sirenetta Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, represented by Costantini Design
Sirenetta; inspired by a sea siren.
When the sun hits the horizon, imagine i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber
HALO Wall Sconce
Located in Renton, WA
The HALO Wall Sconce draws inspiration from the nostalgic charm of classic lighting design. Featuring a built-in LED with high color rendering, it creates a soothing atmosphere that ...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$360 / item
Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label. The lamp works.
Due to time, some parts of the lamp are in another color tone.
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Claude Boeltz 24kt Gold Plated Exploded Bronze V-Shape Sconces w/ Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated pair of modernist sconces were realized by the celebrated French artist Claude Boeltz. They feature graphic organic forms- recalling both oceanic and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Pair of Modernist Pale Jade Hand-blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, features a delightful pale jade green hue that brings a serene touch to any room...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bespoke chandelier, inspired by the organic forms and textured finishes reminiscent of Giacometti's plaster work, features an evocative design frame. With 16 opaline glass diffu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plaster
Customizable Small Wall-Mounted Light in Powder-Coated or Plated Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lenox Small is an expansion to the original Lenox series by Astreaus Clarke. The the metal tubing bends around the shape of the globe, creating a flow of movement and synchrony b...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass, Aluminum, Nickel
Vetri wall lighting pair Art Glass Murano , italian 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Vetri wall lighting Lamp Murano glass . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design.
This Pieces of Arts glass bicolore show the e...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$660 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Silha Floor Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SILHA FLOOR LIGHT , designed in 2024.
Large artisanal ceramic floor light with an organic shape and large geometric metal shade. The ceramic base is hand-sculpted in Project 213A's ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$10,166 / item
Willow 19 Blown Glass and Metal Dome Chandelier for Foyer or Entryway by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The center orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled glass fibers, which are then encased within a pristine, outer glass sphere.
Whether you want individual pendants, or a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,546 / set
Beautiful 6 Light Murano Glass Flush Mount Pyramid Chandelier, Venini 1970s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful square ceiling light with faceted clear crystal rods made of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The ceiling lights were designed and manufactured by Venini in Italy in the 1970s. The Murano rods...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Globe Size: ~4.75in
Ele...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Silk over Metal "Morning Glory" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations, Ayala Serfaty 2003
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Silk over Metal "Morning Glory" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations, Ayala Serfaty 2003
Handmade Creme-colored silk over white metal frame, two-bulb tall floor lamp made in Israel c. early ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror poli...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
T Sconce, by Research.Lighting, Black with glass globes, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x T Sconce designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 2x G9 Sockets, 2x 4.5 Watt...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier W/ Brushed Nickel Frame
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier with a brushed nickel frame is a masterful example of modernist Itali...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp 'Dora' In White, 22ct Moon Gold, Marble Base
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular white marble base and features multiple white handcrafted spheres with organic surface textures. A central cube is g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lighting
Materials
Slate, Gold Leaf
Seagram Wall Lamp Estremoz & Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Seagram wall lamp receives the name of the first attempt at skyscraper construction by the modernist architect Mies van der Rohe.
Following the functionalist aesthetic of the Se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass, Metal
Large Contemporary Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is sh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
FLOS Miss K Table Lamp in Fumée by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by innovative design master Philippe Starck, the Miss K table lamp brings a delightful duality to its work. When unlit, its transparent PC (p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Cone 2 Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Cone 2 Sconces in black manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel
Finish: Black
Electronics (per lamp): 2x G8 Sockets, 2x 4.5 Watt LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Prototype Black & Nickel Wall Sconce A by Research.Lighting, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x prototype Black & Nickel Sconce from Research Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Brass, Aluminum
Dimensions: 5in W x 8in H x 9.in D
Finish: Painted Black & Nickel
L...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$160 Sale Price
60% Off
Pair of Cone 2 Wall Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Cone 2 Sconces in black manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel
Finish: Black
Electronics (per lamp): 2x G8 Sockets, 2x 4.5 Watt LED Bulbs ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
SNOWFLAKE Wall/Ceiling Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The Snowflake Light derives its name from its elegantly simple silhouette. Its versatile design allows it to function as both a ceiling and wall fixture. The handmade glass shade sof...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$240 / item
Several Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
The lampshades are made of opaline glass with an inner white glaze. Real Murano glass, made in Ita...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Modernist Alabaster and Oil Rubbed Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your home with this Pair of Modernist Alabaster and Oil Rubbed Bronze Sconces, crafted with precision in the United States during the 20th century. These sconces combine simp...
Category
20th Century American Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Prototype Pin Up Wall Sconce by Research.Lighting, Small, Black, White Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x prototype Pinup Sconce, Small from Research Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Brass, Aluminum, Glass
Dimensions: 5in W x 7in H x 7in D
Glass Dimensions: ~3.25in D
...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$140 Sale Price / item
60% Off
Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Torchiere
Located in New York, NY
This grand Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Torchiere originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Rendered in breathtaking opalescent Smoked Cobalt glass sections with brass cyli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hanami Suspension Large - Transparent Wire By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Hanami is a symbol of delicate poetry, taking its name from the traditional Japanese ritual of observing blossoming cherry trees. The Hanami family includes ethereal suspensions, ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
Pair of Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ibiza Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant Opaque Glass Shells Antique Brass Frame
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This is a beautiful 'Ibiza' Chandelier from Eichholtz that will elevate your decor with its stunning fusion of Art Deco inspiration and modern luxury. Crafted from champagne-colored ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
PENSEE L Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
Pensée, a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With its classic profile and compact design, the Pensee Pendant emits a calming glow through hand-crafted opal glass...
Category
2010s Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$590 / item
“Sunshine” Contemporary Hanging Lamp 60cm, Japanese vintage papers, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
SUNSHINE
Let the light to come through
Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, with atten...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gaé Trio Wall Light – Patinated Brass and opaline glass
Located in Marrakech, MA
The Gaé Trio wall light features three circular brass discs in a staggered composition, all finished in aged gold patinated brass. The overlapping arrangement creates a visual rhythm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
21st-Century, glass and crystal applique
Located in Calenzano, FI
1-light sconces ingolden brass and ribed clear glass, green crystal ball. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. It can be comb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$1,448 / item
2 Ralph Lauren Modern Glass Hurricane Bronze Library Buffet Table Lamps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Ralph Lauren Lighting Modern Table Lamps. The minimalist design features a glass cylinder accented with Bronze finished metal rims and pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
'Mayfair' Contemporary Modern Chandelier, with White Sculpted Spheres
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina and in h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lumina ClassiC Black Daphine Led Floor Lamp by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,037 Sale Price / item
15% Off
21st-Century, glass and crystal applique
Located in Calenzano, FI
2-light sconces ingolden brass and ribed clear glass, green crystal ball. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. It can be comb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,364 / item
One of a Kind Modern Black and Brass Industrial Chandelier, Hardwired
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x one of a kind hardwired industrial chandelier in black & brass. The fixture has 3x E26 sockets (bulbs not included).
The brass components on this fixture are ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$200 Sale Price
60% Off
Juliette Lamp by Charlie Dumais
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Our stoneware Juliette Lamp is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. The lamp’s pattern is created by rolling the surface with textured rolling pins and rods.
FINISH
- Ca...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Chandelier Hanging Light Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 4
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2024
What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
CADEN Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Lava Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef
A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated
In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Tenfold Chandelier 5T 24inch Brushed Bronze, Perforated Metal Geometric Pendant
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER 24inch in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. The Tenfold Chandelier is inspired by brutalist design and Op Art, and composed of int...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
SLAMP - LA LOLLO SUSPENSION LINEAR 100 - WHITE by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Slamp, Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Pomezia, Rome
La Lollo is a tribute to the roaring 50'sand their retro charm. A series of unbreakable and lightweight technopolymer cylinders are disposed on a LED integrated central ring. Opulent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
Papillona Lamp - Tobia Scarpa for Flos - Italy - 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
The Papillona produced by Flos, is an iconic floor lamp designed in 1975 by Tobia Scarpa.
Its essential and elegant style perfectly embodies the minimalist and innovative taste that...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Globe 3 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 3 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 3x G9 Sockets, 3...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970s arc lamp focus model design Fabio Lenci for Guzzini
By Guzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in None, IT
Arc lamp with concrete base covered in white plastic, chrome metal frame and perspex shade.
Focus model, design Fabio Lenci for Guzzini, 1970s.
CONDITION: In good, working condition...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Cement, Metal
$2,621 Sale Price
35% Off
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 42.5” diameter, the five-arm Lola Chandelier...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 32.5” diameter, the three-arm Lola Chandelier...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Wave Chandilier designed by Hugo Gorge, from the 1950's, Austria
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, Austria
Beautiful lamp designed by Hugo Gorge in the 1930's. The Wave Chandelier, embodies the
elegance of the Viennese Modern Period of the 1930's This version is from the 1950's, it
has ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hive Sconce by Research.Lighting, Polished Nickel, 5in Glass, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Hive Sconce in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Globe Size: ~4.75in
Ele...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 4 Hive Sconces by Research.Lighting, Nickel, 3in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 4x Hive Sconces in polished nickel designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Brass, Steel & Glass
Finish: Polished Nickel
Electronics: 1x G9 Soc...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modernist Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Murano glass Sputnik style chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Globe Sconces by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Sconces in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel & Glass
Finish: Powder-coated steel
Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 1x 4.5...
Category
2010s American Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Vistosi, Artemide, Flos, and DOOQ. 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.
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