Art Deco Chairs
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Style: Art Deco
Color: Brown
Wood Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In original condition
- Fully functional
- seat height-45cm.
Category
1910s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Wood and Fabric Italian Art Deco Style Armchairs, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian armchairs from the mid-20th century. Art Deco style furniture carved in beech wood covered on the seat and back with damask fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 First Edition Alvar Aalto 402 Chairs for Finmar, 1930s
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
402 Chair, Alvar Aalto, Finmar, 1933
The 402 armchair was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933. Aalto was a famous architect and one of the most influential...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Birch
2 Art Deco Chairs in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two 1940s French Art Deco chairsin the style of André Arbus.
the price is for one
two are available
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Art Deco Inspired Club Chair in Mahogany & Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired chair is made from African mahogany wood and upholstered in a soft cut velvet. Tight back barrel shape makes for a cozy chair...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
Revolving White Art Deco Style Tulip Shaped Club Chair with Macassar Panels
Located in Ulm, DE
Typical tulip shaped Art Deco style club chair on a round, revolving base.
Excellent seating comfort with high quality upholstery.
Handmade in Germany.
Lacquered wood.
Black...
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2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Macassar, Upholstery
Restored Bauhaus Chrome Chair by Rudolf Vichr Prag, 1930s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,
- 1930s
- Maker: Rudolf Vichr Prag(marked)
--Wooden parts restored
-Chrome cleaned
-The chrome parts show signs of age.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giorgio Italian Art Deco Style Arm Chair Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Italian Art Deco style occasional arm chair
Chair in curly sycamore veneer in high gloss polyester, finish in dark moka tone with polished
chrome base, with seats...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Suede, Polyester, Sycamore
Chair with Wide Curved Backrest in Art Deco Style with Leather and Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Elegant Art Deco chair with beautifully wide curved backrest.
This is the most famous Art Deco chair shape.
Very elaborate in production, offers excellent seating comfort.
Hi...
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2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Invite your visitors to take a seat in this comfortable armchair.
This chair lends a special touch to your dining room:
Even a fast food dinner will feel like a feast.
High q...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chair Thonet Nr. 511, Since 1904, Gustav Klimt
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Solid and compact. Cleaned and gentle re-polished with shellack finish. New upholstery. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
René Joubert & Philippe Petit for DIM, Pair of Art Deco Chairs, France, 1925
Located in New York, NY
René Joubert & Philippe Petit for DIM for DIM (Décoration Intérieure & Moderne)
A pair of side chairs with inverted U shaped backs (each with a sloping...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
De Coene, 3 Large Art Deco Chairs in Solid Mahogany and Velvet, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
De Coene, 3 large Art Deco chairs in solid mahogany and velvet, circa 1930
small chips on 1 chair.
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Six Art Deco Chairs in Green Leather Original Condition
Located in Miami, FL
Original condition for these set of six chairs in green leather.
the seat part are in bad condition, must be reupholstered.
Backs of the chairs are in good condition from origine.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Two Art Deco, Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1930's
By Pander
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Oak wooden "Amsterdamse School" lounge chairs with velvet beige upholstery in good condition. The wood has some nice carvings.
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Early Dutch Lounge Chair in Oak and Rope
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, rope, the Netherlands, circa 1910
This early Dutch lounge chair is executed in oak and is designed by 't Binnenhuis and attributed to Jac van den Bosch. The chair is ...
Category
1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Art Deco Mahogany Wood and Geometric Green Velvet Chairs, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant, sinuous and unique in their kind, this Exotic group of chairs of orientalist current, have been brought back in luster of their old splendor. Contrast of the mahogany wood w...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Paul Fallot
By Paul Follot
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco beech and rosewood carved chairs with a deco floral pattern along the top and arms attribute to Paul Follot
Made in France
Circa: 1922.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov. Slightly modified - reduced backrest height, as an adjustment to the salon chair). P...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Eight Art Déco White Leather & Black Lacquered Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
A truly stunning and rare set of tailored dining chairs were made in the 1930’s. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship, made from hardwood frames realized in lustrous black lacquer with premium genuine white leather seating...
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Low Side Chairs in Mustard Velours Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chairs, velours, wood, France, 1930s
Elegant set of Art Deco chairs. The seating of the chairs is upholstered in a classy mustard velours,...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Chairs after Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco armchairs, in the style of Rohde. Solid wood frames with upholstered tied spring upholstered seats, and upholstered backs, fabric worn and will need to be re...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vinyl, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. Restored and polished.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco to Arts & Crafts Oak and Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome oak period Art Deco club chair. In wonderful vintage condition, circa 1930s
What a wonderfully comfortable club chair. And, just look at the oak geometric design of its f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
6 Art Deco Chairs with Red Leather from France Around 1930
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as or...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Thonet Pair of Chairs in Cherry and Burgundy Upholstery
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of chairs, cherry, fabric, Germany, 1930s
This unique pair of chairs has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The desi...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
1940s Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. These chairs are an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line bec...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchairs by Jules Leleu.
Price includes refinishing (satin - semi gloss finish). Re-upholstery not included.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
2 Art Deco Chairs in the Style of René Prou, circa 1930
By René Prou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Art Deco chairs in the Style of René Prou, circa 1930
In sycamore and painted silk
to be restored.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Silk, Sycamore
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Design 1940s Green Forest Faux Leather and Wood Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Art Deco armchair in faux leather, comfortable, typical, in very good condition for his great age.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Set of six fine original French Modernist beech wood dining chairs in the style of Jules Leleu.
Tall elegant backs with sculptural detailing on top crest and lower backrest, featuring elegant cabriole front legs and tapered splay back legs.
All six wood chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Set of 10 Dining Room Chairs of Light Wood and Cognac Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 10 dining room chairs of light wood and upholstered with cognac leather from the 1940s. The chairs are in great vintage condition.
This product will be inspected thoroughly a...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Elegant Art Deco Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Art Deco chair, in solid rosewood and amboyna burl circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Amboyna
Bar or Counter Stool with Bucket Seat, Modern, Art Deco
Located in Greenwich, CT
Named El Pez, this original design by us is made to order at our workroom in Norwalk, CT. Features tapered peg legs in dark walnut and brushed nickel footplate. The leather upholster...
Category
2010s Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1925 Robert Mallet-Stevens Chair, Made in France
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing Robert Mallet-Stevens chair in perfect condition, France, 1925.
This is a museum piece.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
Armand Albert Rateau Suite of Four Neo Classic Louis XVI Style Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armand Albert Rateau (1882-1938) suite of four neo classic Louis XVI style chairs in molded beech, leather seat.
Original condition, stamped and numbered.
Very nice provenance.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1930
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1930s, in a small workshop in the town of Albi, southern France. It is in this same town of Albi that we...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pierre Dariel Pair of 'Hendaye' Armchairs in Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Dariel, pair of Hendaye armchairs, beech, fabric, France, 1930s
Pair of armchairs designed by Pierre Dariel in the 1930s. The structure is composed entirely out of beech, whi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Sornay Attr. Art Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930s-1940s, Mid-Century
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Sornay attributed deco Animal print rosewood lounge chairs, France, 1930s-1940s Mid-Century.
Incredible rosewood chairs with beautiful Patina throughout. Modernist square arms and...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Rosewood
Chair with Narrow Curved Backrest in Art Deco Style with Leather and Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Elegant Art Deco chair with beautifully narrow curved backrest.
This is the most famous Art Deco chair shape.
Very elaborate in production, offers excellent seating comfort.
...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Four Art Deco Thonet Oak Chairs in Striped Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Four Art Deco Thonet Oak Chairs in Striped Upholstery
We present you four thonet chairs circa 1920/30 in the Art Deco style.
The furniture is of a simple form, made of oak wood.
The...
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Restored Beige French Art Deco Chair, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French Art Deco chairs, designed by Jules Leleu.
Material: Mahogany
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New fabric and upholstery reminiscences g...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Armchairs in Solid Walnut, with Upholstery to Be Redone Elegant
Located in Buggiano, IT
1920s pair of armchairs in solid walnut, with upholstery to be redone, very elegant and heavy.
They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, packed in bubble wrap.
Com...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Fine French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of six French Art Deco stained oak dining chairs.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco Austrian Chair with Painted Panel
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Unique and very particular Austrian chair...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Art Deco Walnut Chairs, Brass Foot Clogs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 Art Deco walnut chairs, brass foot clogs.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Restored French Art Deco Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929, 2 Pieces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of French Art Deco chairs designed by Jules Leleu.
Material: Rosewood / palisander.
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New fabric reministe...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Rosewood
Two Pairs of Period Art Deco Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Two pairs of period Art Deco ebonized side chairs.
-- Tapered Legs
-- Comfortable and Well Proportioned
-- Two pairs available. $ 2800 per pair.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Superb Set of Italian Chairs in Yellow Gold Lacquered Wood, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of 4 Italian chairs in yellow gold lacquered wood. Lyres chair back with two face to face unicorns in the center, some parts of which a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Restored Pair of Midcentury Chairs, Made in 1950s Czechia, Fully Restored
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of chairs, Midcentury Czechoslovakia
Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery. Period 1950-1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Four Vintage of William Morris for Libertys London Early 20th Century Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale set of four early 20th century William Morris for Liberty London armchairs
A very good looking and well made set of four highly decorative chair...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Art Deco Influenced Dining Chairs by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Art Deco influenced dining chairs by James Mont
The beautifully carved chairs have the original silver leafed finish which is in Great condition with minimal wear and t...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Lacquered beechwood with carved leg detail.
Category
1930s Albanian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Original Art Deco Chairs & Hand Knotted Antique Caucasus Carpet Seats
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of four Art Deco hand carved chairs in original honey patina oak with seats upholstered in rare 19th C. Caucasus rug fragment make this a unique set full of warmth, originality a...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Six Chairs J.Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J.Halabala from 1950 we present the chairs by J.Halabala from 1950s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The pea...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Two Unique Chairs J&J Kohn from 1915, Hotel Ambassador in Prague, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn company. Marked with paper label, stamp with date of manufacture and metal sticket with name of hotel. Found total five-pieces of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Art Deco chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, and Thonet. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $72,000 while the average work can sell for $3,901.
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