Art Deco Seating
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.
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Style: Art Deco
Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designer: Jules Leleu
Source: France
Period: 1930-1939
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the orig...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
A Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The club chair originated in the early 20th century, particularly during the Art Deco and Belle Époque periods. These chairs were initially designed for the exclusive gentlemen clubs...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Alpaca
4 Carre Style Strap Seat Folding Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A set of 4 French 1940's Francois Carre sunburst painted folding cafe spring chairs. Great as regular dining chairs or use them as spare chairs...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Iron
De coene Freres, Art Deco Pivoting Armchair circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres, Art Deco pivoting armchair in walnut
good general condition, original covering torn
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1930's French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1930s French Leather Club Chairs are upholstered with high quality leather in good vintage condition with well-worn character.
Featuring iconic cigar style arms and unique mou...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Whitaker Furniture Oak Wood Cane Back Modern Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whitaker Furniture Oak Wood Cane Back Modern Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6) Side chairs, oak wood frames, cane back panels...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Dining Chairs H-214 by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco dining chairs H-214 by Jindrich Halabala.
Category
1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech
Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott Art Deco Club Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott Art Deco Club Chair
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Style Leather Club Chairs by Mulholland Brothers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Art Deco Style Leather Club Chairs by Mulholland Brothers
Category
1990s American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dining Room Chairs by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of six Art Deco Amsterdamse School dining room chairs.
Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid walnut frames with solid...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Walnut
Set of two sheep leather Art Deco style design armchairs with a beautiful patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered by ByThijs, this delightful set of two sheep leather Art Deco style design armchairs with a beautiful patina and a positively used appearance. These armchairs don't hide the ...
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1980s Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Art Deco wooden stool with leather top, Belgium ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920 / stool / wood and leather / art deco
An Art Deco stool with tapered square section legs, elegant graving and leather top with decorative nailing. Made in Belgium aro...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features sophisticated architectural lines, fine European craftsmanship, and timeless modernist lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Art Deco Club Chairs - Vintage Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of art deco style club chairs with a unique box design
Classic minimal deco look somehow embodies the 1920s aesthetic
Perfect for contemporary interiors and comfortable...
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1990s Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
Restored Art Deco Armchair, Beech, New Upholstery, Czech, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
It has been reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia. Please contact us to find out the details of its reupholstery.
It has been re-polished with polyutherane ...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Beech
Restored Art Deco Armchair, Beech, Spruce, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.
It has been reupholstered by our professi...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
ART DECO sofa, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO style sofa with a storage space was designed and made in the 1930´s in the former Czechoslovakia.
This simple design fits into the context of the design creation in Cze...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
ART DECO sofa, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
ART DECO couch, made in the 1930s in the former Czechoslovakia. It is made of walnut wood, has upholstered armrests and storage space for bedding. The upholstery has been cleaned, th...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Early 20th Century French Club Armchairs with Original Brown Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or office with these Classic, antique club chairs. Crafted in France, circa 1930, the stately chairs stand on square wooden feet supports. Each armchair features wide ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its highest point and distinguishes itself by means of artistic upholstery that retained its original fabric and interesting construction. Halabala created a harmonious pouf that is based on a pleasing combination of soft colors - a pinkish red and beige shade - and bold shapes. Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco lounge chairs by De Coene, Belgium 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco lounge chairs by De Coene, Belgium 1930's
Lovely pair that needs restoration. They have springs in the seat as well springs in the arms (flexible arms)
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Black art deco armchairs no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for TON
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Black art deco armchairs no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for TON,
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Modernist Eyre de Lanux Armchairs in Brushed Oak, France, c. 1925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of French Modernist Armchairs attributed to Eyre de Lanux, France, c. 1925
Brushed Oak, in muslin
H: 33.25 D: 20.75 W: 20 in.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Oak
Original Art Deco Chestnut Leather and Walnut Bankers Armchairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco bankers chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Figured walnut banding with chestnut leather re-upholstery.
The Epstein company was founded in London during the 1890’s by...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Adjustable Lounge Chair H-70 by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody, 1930s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare early model of an iconic lounge chair. Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia in 1931. Fabric attributed to famous Czech textile designer Antonín Kybal. The...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Art Deco Stool Chinoiserie Style in Original Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming stool made in the 1920s in Scandinavia in Art Deco Chinoiserie style. Original upholstery and paint.
Category
1920s Scandinavian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Birch
Restored Art Deco Club Chairs: 1960s French Deco Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless allure of our Art Deco club chairs, a pair that captures the sophisticated essence of the 1960s French Deco era. These chairs have been expertly restored and ne...
Category
1960s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco coffer bench – France 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Small Art Deco coffer bench in solid black stained oak, satiny shellac finishing. Upholstery redone in vintage wool.
France circa 1930
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Overstuffed Slipper Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W28 D37 H27 SW28 SD22 SH20
Pair of fun high pile stacked lounge chairs. Chairs have fresh fabric, new foam and show in excellent conditon. Price is for the pair.
Category
1980s Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet
Dutch Sheep’s Leather Club Chairs - a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
Perfect patina on this cool pair of Dutch club chairs. Cognac colored sheep’s leather is framed with black piping that matches black wooden f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Art Deco Silk Armchairs by Jules Leleu for La Mamounia Hotel
By Jules Leleu
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pair of art déco armchairs Designed by Jules Leleu in 1929, and re-issued in 1986 for La Mamounia hotel Marrakesh which was commissioned by Jacques Garcia.
This beautiful...
Category
1980s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
Bart Van Bekhoven ‘Monet’ Chairs - a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of ‘Monet’ Art Deco club chairs by Bart van Bekhoven for Artistiek. Upholstered throughout in brown sheep’s leather, with black leather covered legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Styled Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of wide lounge chairs with dramatic wood arms. Art Deco style frame and soft cushioned seat and back.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
Elegant Chromed Metal Stool Covered With A Zebra Fabric, Italy 1980.
Located in Brussels, BE
Art deco style stool in heavy metal and covered with a fine zebra fabric ( Lelièvre - France)
Italy 1980.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s
Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Hemp, Beech
Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Stool with Backrest Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
Elegant Italian 1940s/50s occasional stool presented atop four tapered walnut legs with the two front legs with brass caps. The simplicity of the design and the short backrest offer ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Custom Made Scalloped Bouclé Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
A sumptuous custom made tuxedo sofa in white bouclé. The scalloped seat back is Diamond tufted.
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Teddy Upholstery Czech Republic 1930.
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Teddy Upholstery Czech Republic 1930.
These lounge chairs were designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Thonet in Czechia around 1930. They...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
A French Art Deco Mahogany Stained Bar Stool
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco stained beech bar stools with brass details.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame sitting atop brass ball feet. Black leather seat, seat back and arm rests with signature Adnet contrast s...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Deco Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco (or streamline moderne, as it’s often referred to), was originally named Art Décoratifs. The design style received its “Art Deco” name after the Exposition Internationale de...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Unique Valzania Lounge Chair in Parchment and Blue Upholstery
By Valzania
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Valzania, lounge chair, parchment, fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1940
This exquisite armchair is crafted by Valzania around 1940. This chair is a unique piece, both in its de...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Goatskin, Fabric, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chairs model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, 1941
A design by Osvaldo Borsani, these chairs epitomize a harmonious fusion...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs Jean Royère Style, 1930s
By Jean Royère
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Deco club chairs.
In the style of Jean Royère.
Striking French design from the 1930s.
Original walnut frames and re-upholstered with a high qua...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Art deco armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of rounded armchairs in an art deco style. Nice wood work, especially with veined details at the feet. reupholstery in a green mohair velvet.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
French Upholstered Lounge Chair Manner of Dominique
Located in New York, NY
French Upholstered Lounge Chair Manner of Dominique. The chair is newly upholstered, and the chair has black lacquered feet. Nice compliment for an Art Deco or Mid Centry Modern in...
Category
1950s Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair French Terrace or Cafe Chairs Designers:Xavier Pauchard & Joseph Mathieu
By Societe Industriella des Meubles Multiples
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of stacking cafe chairs, all original. Designed by Xavier Pauchard and Joseph Mathieu. According to: "100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Museum Collection" (1996)- the discussion ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs w Ottomans, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet and wood lounge chairs with ottomans designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Ottoman measurements: 20.5”H x 21.25”W x 18”D
Ottoman seat height:15”
Seat height:...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Fine pair of Swedish elm and birch armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of swedish elm and birch armchairs circa 1940.
Elegant pair of late art deco chairs, featuring beautiful elm sides and arms. Arms with channeled detailing to the fronts. A...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Elm
Vintage Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A rare 1940s, curved walnut dining chairs set, designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s. Manufactured in Italy in refined Art Deco style. The eight chairs have been fully restored b...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Game Table Chair by Francis Jourdain, c. 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A chair originally part of a game table set by French designer Francis Jourdain (1876-1958). Bibliography: "Noailles et Les Modernes: Les Traces d’un Style : Hyères, Villa de Noaille...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of De Coene Frères Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large De Coene Frères Art Deco Armchairs.
Cherrywood with bronze details and sabots.
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Art Deco Walnut and Leather Desk Chair / Stool
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Art Deco walnut and leather desk chair / stool. This was likely made in France, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
It is of outstanding quality and has an amazing design, the ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Style Whittemore Sherrill Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in timeless elegance with this pair of exceptional Classic style lounge chairs by Whittemore Sherrill. Crafted from 100% top grain artisan leather, each chair boasts hand bur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Metal, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, off-white fabric and metal sofa designed in Finland, 1930s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Metal
Polar Bear Sofa in the Style of Jean Royère, 2000s USA
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely elegant and posh Art Deco inspired sofa in the style of the classic Jean Royère Polar Bear. Expertly upholstered by hand by the team at Jon...
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wool, Mohair
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armchair in the Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco Armchair / Lounge Chair composed of Macassar Ebony and in the Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann. The chair is a prime example of cubism and the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
Oak Art Deco Modernist Bench or Sofa, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist bench or sofa.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and oak veneered frame with re-upholstered seat and back cushion, this was done by...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Art Deco seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Jindrich Halabala, R & Y Augousti, Casa Botelho, and UP Závody. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $129 and tops out at $165,000 while the average work can sell for $4,595.
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