Louis XVI Benches
LOUIS XVI STYLE
Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Louis XVI
Louis XVI Bench Hand Carved Gilt Hardwood Woven Caning Brass Taupe Brown Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Louis XVI Bench gilt hand carved hardwood, handwoven Cane Backrest and Taupe color Cotton Fabric Upholstery, made in USA.
The tapered legs on th...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted / Gilt Wood Frame Small Seating Bench
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century Italian Louis XVI style hand painted wooden frame and hand decorated foliate design small bench with silk damask blend upholstered seat from the midcentury. This ben...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Gold
Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Window Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat bench, painted and parcel gilt finish showing natural wear, having a fielded frame, with padded outscrolled arms finished with a rosette, and turned and reeded handle, pa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Walnut and Needlepoint Upholstered Tabouret Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XVI style walnut tabouret bench late 20th century, having a needlework top, above ribbon carved and fluted walnut legs. Wonderful warm patina to the surface. Measures 31.5" i...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Vanity Bench was originally designed for the vanity, but its versatility allows it anywhere a convenient seat is require...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Silk, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Slender Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style carved-wood bench with its original finish and floral upholstered seat. This vintage bench from France has been nicely carved on all sides, with a circular linked chain and beaded trim about the apron, and presented upon six fluted and spaded legs with acanthus wraps about the knees. The seat is covered in a lovely vintage floral fabric...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
Original Biedermeier Settee, South Germany, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique original Neoclassical Biedermeier Settee dates back to 1810-20 and comes from southern Germany. It features a pretty cherry veneer which is decorated with geometric and f...
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1810s German Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Cherry
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood And Green Velvet Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and green velvet bench. The bench is raised by slender circular tapered fluted legs with f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Carved Window Bench 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood carved window bench 19th Century
Elegant French Baroque style ornately carved and gilded window bench. It features six cabriole legs on scroll feet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Petite Window Bench with Silk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This is a fantastic French Louis XVI bench...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Antique French Shabby Chic Bergere Window Seat Bench Original Paint Finish
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère window seat bench with original shabby chic paint
This is a truly stunni...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Rolled Arm Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, having generous rolled arms flanking its crown seat, its ivory painted base showing natural wear; raised on four, round, fluted, tapering legs, ending in touipe feet. Upholste...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Needlepoint Bench, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI stool offers floral needlepoint seat over mahogany frame having carved rosettes and raised on turned and tapered legs, 20th century
Measures: 19" H x 15....
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20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
Located in New York, NY
Jansen neoclassical Louis XVI bench. Six foot six inch long neoclassical wood carved bench in original vintage condition with burlap upholstered to...
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1960s South American Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Burlap, Wood
Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
Located in New York, NY
Jansen neoclassical Louis XVI bench. Six foot six inch long neoclassical wood carved bench in original vintage condition with burlap upholstered to...
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1960s South American Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood, Burlap
Pair of Mid Century Window Benches, Daybeds, Custom Upholstery, Pillows
Located in Stamford, CT
A Pair of Window Benches or Daybeds of Palatial Form having wood frames in the Louis XVI Style with large drop down arms to create a daybed effect. The pair upholstered recently by D...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular bench, Model inspired by Georges Jacob.
Resting of giltwood legs carved in the neo-classical vernacular mastered by Georges Jacob, ma...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Bench in Old Paint and New Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI style bench in old putty grey paint and our old plank in house upholstery department just completed restoring. We left the antique French Louis XVI bench...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Parcel Cream and Brown Painted Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Covered in striped silk, the molded seat raised on six stop-fluted tapering legs.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut and Caned Bench, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 20th century French Louis XVI style walnut and caned Piano bench from the 1900s.
Some scratches on the wood but the seating cane is good condition.
Original bean shape. ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Arhaus Style Louis XVI Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic bench was acquired from a model home in Palm Beach and will make the perfect perch at the end of your bed or perhaps in an entry. The frame is a classic Louis X...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood benches. Each bench is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with richly carved acanthus leaf t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated and Faux Marble Storage Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated wood and faux painted marble, storage benches. Each bench is raised by a straight base with a fine mottled border....
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI-Style Bench with Cane Seat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An extraordinary little carved oak bench from 19th century France. This wonderful petite bench was made in the Louis XVI style and has a sinuously shaped top with a cane seat that is...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Oak
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood bench. The bench is raised by handsome paw feet below most attractive X shaped supports. The supports are co...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt And Painted Bench
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant bench would be ideal as a window seat, at the foot of a bed or at a dressing table or even a piano. The ends are double-caned with the caning in original condition and a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
Bench Louis XVI Style in Mohagany and Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very decorative bench louis XVI style in mohagany and bronze ,The entire belt of the bench is surronded by finely chiseled bronze, the top of the foo...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely French Louis XVI style carved and painted bench. Pretty carving and upholstered in a pink velvet fabric. Great for a ladies dressing room!
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Patinated Green Carved Wood Stool
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly aged Louis XVI carved wood stool with newly upholstered cushion and leaf details to legs. Wonderful carved details throughout.
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1950s European Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
By Claude I Sené
Located in New York, NY
One could be forgiven for thinking Claude Sené was a poor speller and dyslexic, since his stamp has a ‘G’ initial for Claude, and an inverted ‘N’ in Sené. ...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
Located in New York, NY
Six foot six inch long neoclassical wood carved bench in original vintage condition with black leather tripartite upholstered top on eight wood car...
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1960s South American Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Double Seat Piano Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XVI double seat piano bench from a Palm Beach Estate.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Period Italian Lacquered Wooden Benches
Located in Roma, IT
This highly elegant pair of benches is in Louis XVI style, made in the mid-19th century.
The four legs are tapered in a truncated pyramidal shape, and the band is decorated with polychrome carvings...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood, Leather
Daphne Bench by David Duncan, Louis XVI Style Bench with Maple Wood
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
Designed by David Duncan, the Daphne Bench features a maple wood rectangular frame with upholstered seat. With rounded corners having exquisitely detailed, hand carved corner rosette...
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2010s American Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Painted and Gold Gilt Bench Settee Ca 1820
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian Louis XVI style hall bench settee with sweeping arms, and 6 fluted legs. Antique beige and soft blue 2-tone patina highlighted by gold gilt details, Tuscany, circa 1820. Pro...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Gold
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench with Cane Seat
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) walnut oval shaped bench with double stretcher and inset cane seat.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Hand Carved and Painted Cane Bench, Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French antique hand carved and painted cane bench in Louis XVI style. There is a pair of side chairs that matches perfectly the bench.
Fran...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Beautifully Carved and Upholstered Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two beautiful vintage rectangular medium sized benches having carved walnut cabriole legs with wonderful claw and ball feet.
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1940s American Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Black Bench with Cowhide Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish bench is a combination of the Classic Louis XVI style frame in an black finish with modern cowhide upholstery.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
French Louis XVI Style '20th Century' Walnut Square Bench
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (20th century) walnut square bench with gilt trim and stretcher.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI Day Bed or 'Lit De Repos' in the Manner of Georges Jacob, 1739-1814
Located in Berlin, DE
A late 18th century Louis XVI daybed or 'lit de repos', in the manner of Georges Jacob (1739-1814). Constructed in walnut with the swept ends of scrolled form, carved with flower hea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
French Carved Giltwood Bench with New Cotton Duck Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous giltwood bench with pretty cabriole legs and carving, newly upholstered in elegant white cotton duck.
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Montreuil Bench, Louis XVI Style Bench with Leather Upholstery, by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
The Montreuil Bench, a custom bench designed by David Duncan. This Louis XVI-style, rectangular bench features a leather upholstered seat trimmed with nail heads above apron. With ro...
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2010s American Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XVI Sofa Bench Fruit Wood and Light Green Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Louis XVI bench made of fruit wood. Altona 1780-1790 (then part of Denmark, today Germany - a suburb of Hamburg).
Reupholstered in 'Sahco Hesslein' fabric.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Small Bench in Louis XVI style, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small bench with rounded backrest on fluted conical legs. The bench has a gold patina finish and has been newly upholstered with an antique white linen fabric.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Banquette with Curved Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique bench at the foot of a king size bed or in your living room for extra seating. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the traditional banquette stands on six taper...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Nancy Corzine French Louis XVI Moliere Bench
Located in West Chester, PA
Nancy Corzine French Louis XVI Style Moliere Bench with down cushion.
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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Gold Paint Decorated Faux Bamboo French Benches Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1960s North American Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Walnut
French, Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Bench or Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style cerused oak bench or ottoman.
Handsome French 1940s cerused oak oval bench, ottoman or stool. This stylish French Louis XVI style limed oak ottoman has been newly upholstered in plush faux gray shearling...
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1940s European Vintage Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Painted Scalamandre Upholstered Bench
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis XVI style carved and painted wood banquette/bench, 19th century Classic French design, great proportions and good condition. Squared Rosette, flut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Louis XVI Style Window Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century carved and parcel-gilt Louis XVI style window bench. Beautiful carved details on the wood and upholstered in a lovely floral fabric. This piece would be great in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis Xvi benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI benches 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 benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include David Duncan, Claude I Sené, Karges Furniture, and Nancy Corzine. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $528 and tops out at $27,000 while the average work can sell for $3,020.
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