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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: Early 1900s
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Carver Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of antique Georgian style carver armchairs. They were made in England, we would date these from around the 1900-1910 period.
They are extremely well made and beautifully...
Category
Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Arm Chair attributed to Francis Jourdain 1940s brown leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Armchair attributed to Francis Jourdain, France - 1940s in original fair condition. With beech frame and seat in brown faux leather. We offer reupholstery upon request. Plea...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Biedermeier Armchair, Scandinavia, circa 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier armchairs, Western Europe, circa 1860.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats and backrests have been covered with a new velvet...
Category
Early 1900s German Biedermeier Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Fine Pair Carved Walnut Italian Made Lion Head Savonarolla Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of incredibly carved walnut savanarolla style throne chairs that feature wonderful carving and stippled areas and gorgeous carved lion heads with brass rings...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Conference Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for the Aarhus City Hall, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Conference chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1942 for Plan Møbler, Denmark. These distinguished pieces, born from Wegner's creative genius, were originally designed for the Aarhus...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, stained walnut, Italy, 1940s
These exquisite lounge chairs are quintessential examples of Italian Art Deco design, known for its sleek, streamlined cu...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Original and early Fritz Hansen Windsor armchair made in 1940 in Denmark.
The chair shows an interesting combination of original Windsor chair construction and joinery. The chair is ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
An pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and unusual set of six dining chairs with a cane wrapped barrel back and an upholstered seat atop four slender legs.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of small low armchairs – Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of small low armchairs, solid mahogany legs, fillings and upholstery completely new, off-white bouclette fabric.
Italy c. 1940.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Nouveau Armchair attr. to J & J Herrmann (Vienna, ca. 1905)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl
Entwurf: J & J Herrmann (Wien, um 1905) oder Hans Christiansen (Mainz, um 1908)
Modell-Nummer: -
Ausführung: J & J Herrmann (Wien, um 1905) oder Ludwig Schäfer (Mainz, um 1910)
Maße in cm (H x B x T x SH): 88 x 60 x 50 x 43
Material: Mahagoni massiv (palisander gebeizt & Schellack handpolitiert), Weißmetall intarsiert, Stoff (Backhausen, Windlichter - „M6185C08" - Entwurf von Ernst Lichtblau...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Metal
A set of Chippendalle-style armchairs, circa 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of Chippendalle-style armchairs, circa 1900.
Very good condition, professionally renovated, seat covered with new fabric.
Armchairs: height 97 cm / seat height. 46 cm / width...
Category
Early 1900s European Chippendale Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Clara Porset Lounge Chairs 'Butaque' in Original Patinated Leather
By Clara Porset
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Clara Porset, armchairs 'Butaque', patinated leather, cypress wood, Mexico, circa 1947
Wonderful ‘Butaque’ armchair attributed to Clara Porset. It features a strong re...
Category
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cypress
Set of Two Rustic Early 20th Century Armchairs in Solid Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your living space with this charming set of two rustic armchairs, harkening back to the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous care, ...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique, Chinese, Yoke Back Chairs in Hand Carved Exotic Wood - Pair - Qing Era
Located in Glasgow, GB
Behold the elegance of history with this pair of early 20th century Chinese Yoke Back 'Captains Hat' chairs, a testament to the regal charm of Qing dynasty craftsmanship. Made entire...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The construction of this pair of armchairs was deeply cared about, and it shows in the finished product, even some eight decades later. The armchairs were made and stamped by French ...
Category
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Liberty and Co in the style of G M Ellwood. An Arts and Crafts Walnut armchair
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co in the style of G M Ellwood. An Arts and Crafts Walnut armchair with stylized floral inlay to the
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, fabric, stained beech, brass, Europe, 1940s.
These armchairs exude the Art Deco style of the 1940s. With its imposing shapes, this design deserves a prominent p...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
A pair of French Louis XV style painted open armchairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted open armchairs having nicely carved frames circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of art deco armchairs circa 1940/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of art deco armchairs circa 1940/1950
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1940 Set of two Halabala Armchairs H 269 + Spider table
Located in Praha, CZ
- original very well preserved condition
- production 1940 Czechoslovakia
- table veneer walnut, Table height 63cm, top plate size 65x65cm
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 Jugendstil Armlehnstühle, Design von J.M.Olbrich / M. Niedermoser (Wien, 1899)
By Joseph Maria Olbrich, Michael Niedermoser
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstühle (2 Stück)
Entwurf: Joseph Maria Olbrich (Wien, 1898/1899)
Modell-Nummer: -
Ausführung: Michael / Josef Niedermoser (Wien, um 1900)
Maße in cm (H x B x T): 84 x ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair
Located in London, GB
Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair with lovely show oak to the outer wing sides. The wings curve out and fol...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Safari Lounge chairs by Kaare Klint, Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Safari lounge chairs by Kaare Klint, Rasmussen, Denmark
Pair of Safari Lounge Chairs, in leather and wood, model KK47000 by Kaare Klint (1888-1954) for Rud. Rasmussen Snedke...
Category
1940s Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940s Mexican Leather Colonial Wood Chair Miguelito Butaque
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vintage Mexican Leather Colonial Wood Chair Style Miguelito Butaque
32.5 h x 23 d x 27.25 Seat 15.75 Arm rest 27.5
Unmarked
In the style of Mig...
Category
1940s Mexican Spanish Colonial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Secession Armchair by Otto Wagner/Gustav Siegel, Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1905)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnsessel
Entwurf: Gustav Siegel, Wien um 1899 (nicht Otto Wagner, nach Renzi 2018)
Modell-Nummer: Modell 6142 (abgeleitet von Modell 714/F von Jacob & Josef Kohn)
Ausfüh...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back armchair
By William Birch, E. G. Punnett
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch and retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall armchair using flat sided construction. With fl...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
J S Henry Arts & Crafts oak dining chair with throne like caps & a sweeping back
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. An Arts and Crafts oak dining chair with throne like capped tops and sweeping back supports standing on tapering square legs. One availabl...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
George Walton for John Rowntree & Kate Cranston tea rooms Arts & Crafts Armchair
Located in London, GB
George Walton for John Rowntree's cafe & Miss Cranston tearooms. An Arts and Crafts walnut Armchair. George Walton first designed this armchair which had a cane seat and back, around...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Nouveau Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4533 pair of stylish Art Nouveau chairs, one being a carver chair, both having carved decoration to finely inlaid back, generous seat and tapered legs terminating in pad feet. This...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chair "Miranda" by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of lounge chair "Miranda" by Bruno Mathsson.
Bentlaminated Beech treated with clearcoat.
Seat covered with plaited linen webbing, light or nat...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Liberty and Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with floral inlays.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with extending uprights to the back and floral inlays to the backrest roundels with an array of stretchers below the seat...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
Located in London, GB
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs with arched tops and shaped slats to the back making them very comfy armchairs. Professionally recovered in a quality wine coloured leather.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Liberty & Co probably made by William Birch. An Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co in the style of probably made by William Birch.
An Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with curled finials, and a lattice back support ring turned details to the arm su...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. Arts & Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry.
An Arts & Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials and wonderful sweeping back supports, on tapering square legs.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Upholstered Armchair by Bas Van Pelt for My Home, The Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant armchair by Dutch designer, Bas Van Pelt is a classically luxe model with a level of craftsmanship that’s immediately visible to any eye. The construction of this rare 1940s design is simple at its core, but thanks to the details, it is a unique representation of early Dutch modernism.
While Bas Van Pelt's creative work was primarily influenced by the 1920s straight lines dominated by The Hague School, this armchair is the result of his more mature design era, which was primarily dominated by natural materials and more curvature. While made of solid wood, this armchair has an open feel to it thanks to the airy arrangement of the arms and legs. The curved lines of the armrests are beautifully crafted and follow the raised seat’s angle. The curves nicely contrast with the straight lines of the frame, keeping it from appearing too strict. Apart from the expert woodwork, the upholstered seat and back stand out as well. The light bouclé fabric is tightly fitted around the frame, and the seat’s thick shape is an especially pleasing element that offers plenty of comfort both figuratively and literally. The overreaching backs further enhance the back’s widening shape and thus allow the individual loops of the yarn to stand out. The block legs blend seamlessly into the back and form a gentle angle. Thanks to the well-chosen proportions and the luxurious upholstery, this armchair provides great comfort. This model can be easily used as an accent chair thanks to its characteristic details, but can also complement a wide variety of interior styles with it refined and elegant style.
Bas van Pelt’s progressive designs were, in many ways, ahead of his era. The Dordrecht-born designer’s furniture models are quite rare, a few are preserved in the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam for modern art, contemporary art, and design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
24.6 in W x 24.4 in D x 37 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 23.22 in
62.5 cm W x 62 cm D x 94 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 59 cm
About the Designer:
Bas Van Pelt (1900 Dordrecht (NL) - 1945 Sandbostel (DE) was a well-known Dutch interior and furniture designer, known for the clarity and quality of his designs. His works created in the 1930s and 1940s are regarded for their progressive design and quality.
While he is most well-known for his chair designs, van Pelt was also active as an interior designer. He also designed fabrics for window coverings...
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Liberty & Co. Arts & Crafts armchair inlaid with hearts & subtle floral inlays.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co attributed, an Arts & Crafts Walnut armchair, inlaid with petite hearts & subtle floral inlays to the back and to the front.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Armchair in wood and rope, Giuseppe Pagano (Attr), Italy, 1940s
Located in Argelato, BO
Sophisticated and almost museum-like work, suitable for both collectors and lovers of rare and refined furnishings
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Monumental armchair in wood and rope, Ita...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Cane Back Antique White Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Dini
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of antique cane and paint decorated cane armchairs that can be used for the head of a dining table. The chairs are very distressed from time and will show pa...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen, armchair, teak, niger leather, brass, Denmark, designed in 1948 and manufactured in the late 1940s
Early designed lounge ch...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Bombay Art Furniture An Anglo-Japanese Walnut armchair with a double back leg.
Located in London, GB
A late Anglo-Japanese style Walnut armchair with a stylish double back leg incorporated into the design which sets the seat slightly forward adding to this hybrid design. The back wi...
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Early 1900s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Armchairs, Italian Production
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of armchairs, Italian production
Pair of Italian-made armchairs upholstered in fabric in shades of beige, armrests with distinctive sculptural molding and wooden legs.
Italian m...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Model 107 Chair by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an important and rare Model 107 Chair, designed by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk – an iconic masterpiece embodying the essence of early Dan...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Armchair - peak of a century by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Re-modeled by abroading its original shape, hand painted.
I am particularly interested to give value to overlooked, already used and well matured pieces. I endow the work with new m...
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Arm Chair in Pine by Göran Malmvall Produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in stained pine by Göran Malmvall produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 86 cm / 34" W: 61 cm / 24" D: 56 cm / 22" SH: ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42 For Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Art Deco 1940s Pair Red Distressed Armchairs Restoration Project As Seen Poirot
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco pair of distressed armchairs, featuring timeless oak wood arms, as seen at Hercule Poirot BBC series.
This piece requires comprehensive restoration due to woodworm d...
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Club Chairs in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chairs, brown fabric, beech, brass, France, 1940s.
These classically sculpted armchairs feature seatings that are designed as a shell, which embraces the sitter wonderfully. Th...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Armchairs with Wood Legs, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian armchairs with highly sculptural backrests and sides supported on elegantly tapered wood legs. Newly refinished and upholstered in a creamy faux suede.
Italy, circa...
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1940s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Chair in Pine, Made in Sweden 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in solid pine designed and made in Sweden. Original condition.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, custom made to order, fully restored circa 1900-1920 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar b...
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Early 1900s English William IV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Fine Pair Antique White Paint Decorated French Louis XV Large Scale Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is s a superb set of 2 ( we have an identical pair listed separately if interested) and they are upholstered in suede and in good condition with minor stains and signs of age as...
Category
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
David Rosén "Berga" Armchair in Solid Stained Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Berga" mid century armchair in solid stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced in the 1940s. Good original condition acquired from the original owner tog...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
M H Baillie Scott by J P White. Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with new rush seat
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott by J P White. An Arts & Crafts Walnut armchair with a new rush seat. Illustrated in: Furniture made at the Pyghtle Works Bedford, by J P White. Furniture designed b...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine Pair Antique White Paint Decorated French Louis XV Large Scale Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is s a superb set of 2 ( we have an identical pair listed separately if interested) and they are upholstered in suede and in good condition with minor stains and signs of age as...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Baillie Scott for J P White. Arts & Crafts oak & rush seat ladder back armchair.
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott. An Arts and Crafts oak and rush seat ladder back armchair made by J P White at The Pyghtle Works in Bedford. Illustrated in: Furniture made at The Pyghtle Works Be...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian High Back Chair in Oak and Green Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back chair, oak, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
This high back chair strongly resembles the design vocabulary by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. The unique lines and curves of...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Morris & Co attributed. An Arts & Crafts beech armchair with Morris fabric seat.
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co attributed. An Arts and Crafts stained beech armchair with a Morris fabric seat.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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