Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Beige
Hollywood Regency Style Magazine Rack or Stand in the Syle of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style magazine rack or stand. In the style of Paul Evans.
The magazine holder is executed brass and aluminum sheet with black plasti...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Set of Magazine and Postal Holder
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice set of a Magazine Holder and a smaller one for the post.
The smaller one is 17cm high and the width is 24cm
The magazine holder is very much in the style of Mategot.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Nickel Circular Compact Magazine Holder
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Nickel circular compact magazine holder.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Nickel
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury French riviera style bamboo and rattan magazine rack. This wonderful piece was realized in Italy during 1960s.
This lovely piece is fantastic as it features heart-...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Rare Maison Bagues Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack Stand Brass Glass 1950s Jansen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A very rare and nice faux bamboo patinated brass with faint brown tinted glass magazine rack / holder or stand by Maison Baguès comparable to Maison Jansen and Maison Charles, France...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Large Minimalist Brass Fruit Bowl Shell by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
fruit bowl element
Design:
Carl Auböck, 1950s
Producer:
Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1950s
Descriptio...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Magazine Holder French Rivera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern bamboo magazine holder, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use,...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Magazine Rack in Bamboo, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Magazine rack in bamboo, circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musicali Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and early magazine stand or portariviste designed and manufactured by the Italian master of playful and surreal self-expression Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. The vintage rack...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Brass Chrome Basket Magazine Rack, Italy, circa 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vienna, AT
Magazine stand or catch-all basket, Italy mid century
Vintage magazine basket from interwoven chrome and brass metal ribbons. It's in good original cond...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Solid Brass Tube Design Mid-Century Modern Magazine Stand on Casters
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid brass tube design Mid-Century Modern magazine stand on casters.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Polished Brass Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful brass magazine rack attributed to Maison Jansen. The rams heads and feet, in true Maison Jansen style set this piece apart. A compliment to any room. The professionally ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Magazine Holder French Rivera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern bamboo magazine holder, circa 1960.
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Spaghetti Magazine rack was designed and produced during the 1950's.
It is made of bent metal bar painted in black and plastic-coated braid in red color. Metal has paint splin...
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack Newspaper Stand Etched Lucite 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern magazine rack, Newspaper Stand in Lucite with etched details to the sides.
Beautiful piece for any interior design to store your favorite magazines or books.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite
Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Magazine holder, manufactured in Italy in 1950s
Made of solid brass and black enameled iron
Completely restored.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Very Rare Aldo Tura Magazine Rack
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Brass and goatskin.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Magazine Rack by Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
Manufactured by Werkstätten Auböck. brass and leather.
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mathieu Matégot Vintage Magazine Holder Perforated Metal circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introduce a captivating piece of design history with the Mathieu Matégot Vintage Magazine Holder. This magazine holder, designed by the renowne...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Wendingen, Issue 8/9, Cover by R.N. Roland Holst, 1923
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Journal, 'Wendingen,'Shells. Issue No 8 / 9 1923, lithograph cover designed by R.N. Roland Holst, Amsterdam, Holland, 1923.
Journal titled 'Wendingen' ...
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1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Paper
Maison Baguès Attr. Cast Brass Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack or Newspaper Stand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Maison Baguès attributed cast brass and smoked dark toned glass magazine / newspaper / book rack, holder or stand - perfect for the Hollywood Regency style - in faux bamboo. Made in ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian String Giraffe Magazine Rack & Smoke Station, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A graphic looking magazine rack with a removable bowl or ashtray. Its is commonly called the Giraffe due to its shape. The body is constructed from bend wire/string iron painted in b...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
1950s Cesare Lacca Italian Midcentury Design Vase Tripod Stand
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brescia, IT
Brass and enamel
Excellent condition
Great manufacture
Literature: R. Aloi, l'Arredamento moderno, Quinta serie, Milano 1952, fig 720.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mathieu Matégot Style Mid-Century Modern Yellow Pink Flower Stand, 1950s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Mathieu Matégot style vintage Mid-Century Modern flower stand 1950s France, which shows pastel shades in pink and yellow and gold.
A stunning and delicate flower stand or flower shelf...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury French Riviera bamboo and rattan magazine rack.
This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s.
A spectacular item that will enrich a midcentury...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Brass Wall Hanging Magazine Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall magazine rack
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1950s
Original vintage wall hanging magazine rack. This element was produced in the 1950s...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Frederick Weinberg Pink Poodle Magazine Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Frederick Weinberg pink poodle metal wire magazine Stand. Darling!
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Czech Painted Iron Flower Stand, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
This iron flower stand, painted in red, black, green, yellow, white, and blue, is made from iron and was produced in the former Czechoslovakia during...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Vintage 1960s Rodolfo Bonetto Abstract Plastic Magazine Holder Vessel Minimalist
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Embossed Markings.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Fine Maison Bagues Magazine Holder Stand Rack Gilt Brass Glass France, 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A very elegant gilt brass and slightly green tinted glass magazine holder, rack or stand by Maison Baguès comparable to Maison Jansen and Maison Charles, France, circa 1950. This fin...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Glass Magazine Rack Lacca Fontana Arte 1950s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an ornate magazine rack, made of brass, with two smoked glass panels and an opal handle, by Lacca for Fontana Arte, circa the 1950s. In good vintage conditi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
News Paper Stand, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
News paper stand, Vienna, circa 1950s
Original condition
Original patina.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Designer Vintage "Arched" Magazine Rack after Vernor Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magazine rack in off-white painted metal with a cane-wrapped handle, circa 1970s. Features two splayed 'arches' supported by a round base. Very unique form, reminiscent of designs by Vernor Panton...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Music Note-Shaped Italian Brass Magazine Stand (c. 1950s)
Located in London, GB
This is possibly the most elegant magazine stand we've ever seen and a rare beauty - we've never come upon one like it before. Italian, 1950s and the perfect choice for anyone who si...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Newspaper Stand Vienna, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Newspaper stand Vienna, 1950s
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mathieu Matégot Folded Magazine Stand
Located in Berlin, DE
Really nice Mathieu Matégot beige Folded Magazine Stand in vintage condition.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Brass and Lucite Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare magazine holder designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s.
The piece is executed in Lucite having a tubular brass frame having three compar...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass Magazine or Newspaper Rack
Located in Vienna, AT
Magazine rack in the style of Carl Auböck, made in Austria in the 1950s, brass construction on four slightly raised legs with drops feet made of plastic,
Height 56 cm, age-related ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
News Paper Stand, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
News paper stand, circa 1960s
Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
News Paper Stand, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
News paper stand, circa 1960s
Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Magazine Rack
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very cute solid brass tube unusual design Mid-Century Modern magazine rack.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Vintage Mid-Century French Magazine Rack
By Rene Malaval
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Slightly sage shaded grey. Interesting design.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Aldo Tura Brass Magazine Stand
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1950's Italian extra tall brass magazine holder by Aldo Tura.
Very nice size and convenient handle.
Gorgeous patina on original lacquered brass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Brass Magazine Rack Maison Bagues, France, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage faux bamboo newspaper rack or magazine rack by Maison Bagues, 1940s France.
An amazing newspaper rack from solid brass and ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass and Lucite Magazine Holder
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass and Lucite magazine holder.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Wrapped Cane and Iron Magazine Holder by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wrapped cane and iron magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Original orange enamel finish. A sturdy and functional piece.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Magazine Rack from Belgo Chrom, Belgium, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A classy magazine rack manufactured by Belgo Chrome, Belgium 1970's. In fair condition with visible patina (see photos).
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern magazine racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern magazine racks and stands 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 magazine racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern magazine racks and stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original magazine racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Mathieu Matégot, Cesare Lacca, and Jacques Adnet. 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 magazine racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $82 and tops out at $14,000 while the average work can sell for $999.
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