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French Provincial Seating

FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE

Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.

Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.

Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.

The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.

Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: French Provincial
Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of bergere chairs with Napoleonic bee upholstery and beautiful French carved frame with nailhead trim.
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE
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20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Provincial Style Hand Painted Blue / White / Pink Caned Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French hand painted carved fruitwood chair that has been hand painted in a lovely blue, white and pink diamond. The cushion is vintage and shows lite wear. It is unm...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Pair Antique French Provincial Carved "Fauteuils" Armchairs, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Provincial Carved "Fauteuils" armchairs with yellow floral upholstery, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

20th Century Bench in Turner's Chairs Style French Provincial Baluster Bench
Located in Labrit, Landes
French provincial hall baluster bench, late 18th century In the turner's chairs style, Open arms with inset turnings, carved beech Attractive settle...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Beech

French Provincial Style Ottoman with Hand Carved Cabriole Legs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Style Ottoman with Hand Carved Cabriole Legs Newly Upholstery in a Brazilian Cowhide “Cafe Latte” Color Beautiful French Provincial style ottoman with a cr...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Antique Benches Massive Chestnut, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of antique benches made circa 1900. Farmhouse style In original antique condition sound and solid. Shipping: 226/ 39 / 51 cm 25kg
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Chestnut

Mid-Century Globe French Provincial Colony Court Occasional Side or Vanity Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
1950s Globe furniture colony court accent chair. French inspired with walnut finish. Features a serpentine crest rail, gold bambook design fabric and cabr...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Early 20th Century Vintage French Horn & Hide Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
A suite of 4 unique lounge chairs made of horns and stretched leather over wood frame. Origin unknown, possibly made from bull horns and hides found in the foothill of the Pyrénées...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Seating

Materials

Horn, Hide, Wood

Two French Hand-Painted Side Chairs Rush Seats Country Style, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
A pair of two French Provincial side beech chairs made in the 19th century. The rush seats and backs are in good antique condition. On the backs, birds are painted with in medallion ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Wrought Iron Gold Parlor Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Gold painted wrought iron chair with honeycomb pattern seat and tassels.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Country Walnut Carved Fireside Arm Chair Woven Rush Seat Floral
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Country French Arm Chair. Made from walnut with a round botanical carved splat back set between Grecian style capitals. Features turned arm supports and a unique square tap...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Thomasville French Country Oversized Fireside Open Arm Chairs in Elephant Print
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of Thomasville French Country Oversized Fireside Armchairs featuring beautifully carved exposed framework and original elephant trunk up upholstery with large brass tack trim. C...
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Early 2000s American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Brass

Large french brutalist farmhouse bench in solid oak
Located in LYON, FR
Large brutalist farmhouse bench in solid oak Maison Lecan presents this sublime 19th-century farmhouse bench featuring a very thick, antique solid oak top, over 6 cm thick. The uniq...
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Antque French Louis XVI Style Painted Walnut Armchair
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique French handcarved walnut armchair, in the style of Louis XVI , painted white with gold touches and distressed finish.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Walnut

Antique, Primitive and Rustic Farm Benches in solid Oak, France 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Antique primitive French farmhouse benches. Solid oak with beautifully old patina with a rustic and minimalist strong look. Good structural condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Provincial Style Giltwood and Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Provincial Style Giltwood and Upholstered Bench . Measures 51" in width, 18" in depth and stands 18" tall.
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of Ten French Provincial Linen Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 10 French Provincial dining chairs showcases a classic and refined design. The eyebrow shaped tops of these chairs add a unique architectural element that brings soft cu...
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Century Furniture French Country Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood, Cotton

French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1950s Transform your living space with this delightful set of two rustic armchairs, reflecting the elegant charm of Mid-20th-century...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats. Measures: Sid...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

19th Century Country French Stripped Hall Bench ~ Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Stripped Hall Bench ~ Pew was designed to be attractive from all angles! Hand-crafted from thick planks and beams of solid old-growth white oak, it featu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique French Iron Forged Outdoor Bistro Chairs a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique pair of French Iron Forged heart back outdoor garden chairs. Heart back garden chairs Dimensions: Measures: 36” H Seat height: 18” Seat depth: 15.5” x 15.5 Diameter. Great antique patio...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C. Prie Dieu Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden Prie Dieu Chair. A handsome piece with an origin as a prayer chair, however, in modern homes is a compliment to many spaces in the home. Useful ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Bench Ottoman Stool in Walnut New Upholstered in Vintage French Linen
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Provincial Walnut Stool Ottoman with vintage linen upholstery, France, 1930s A Turn of the century backless carved walnut bench or stool raised on four scroll ended legs. This stylish ottoman has a clean classical design with the counterpoint of the rustic accent of the new upholstery with french vintage linen fabric. This bench is in fully restored condition, structurally sound. Re-upholstered with a vintage french linen fabric...
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With gently bowed legs and high backs etched in quiet curvature, this set of four chairs evokes the poise of pastoral architecture—each one a humble monument to vernacular grace. The...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

1950s pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs
Located in LYON, FR
1950s pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs A beautiful pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs, completely restored by us. Protected with a slightly satin varnish, it is very stab...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Pine

Louis XV Style Carved Italian Cane + New Upholstery Stool
Located in Round Top, TX
Italian Louis XV style bench, crafted from rich walnut, boasting a serpentine form that gently curves and ends gracefully on four feet. Its intricate foliate carvings and cabriole le...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage French Provincial Blue & Cream Painted Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Blue & Cream Painted Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid wood frame, blue distressed finish, tapered legs, great style and form. Circa Mid 20th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century French Style Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushions - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a pair of French style carved mahogany arm chairs in vintage striped fabric. They have thick down cushions. There is some staining to one side of one cushion. They are unma...
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Down

French Antique Armchair in Original Wood and Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid antique French wood and leather armchair produced in the 19th century, splendid French manufacture. There are 4 wooden legs for support, the two at the back are sinuous but...
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Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Brass

Lovely French Mid-Century Modern Working Wooden Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
Category

1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

French Riviera Stool in Blue Patina, Wood and Rope
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coastal Wooden stool with rope seat and blue patina finish. France, 1940s-1950s. This rustic stool has a wooden structure with turned legs and an aged patina in soft blue. The seat ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rope, Wood

Vintage French Provincial Fruit Wood Curved Glass One Door Display Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Fruit Wood Curved Glass One Door Display Side Table. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 24.5" H x 29" W x 29" D x 11" Interior height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating

Materials

Glass, Wood

Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
Category

20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery

Antique oak bench
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique bench made circa 1900. Farmhouse style probably south of France. In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th C French Provincial Style Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century chairs with an elegant, curved design typical of French Provincial style furniture. They feature high, rounded ...
Category

19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of early 20th century handcarved walnut French country style benches. These benches have been newly upholstered in a sage green French country Toile. The benches have ...
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Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion Additional information: Materials: Feather, Paint, Wood Color: Green...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Benches or Dining Seats with Backs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great pair of antique walnut wood benches from France. Simple and timeless design with thick wood seat and beautiful wood legs and open wood ...
Category

Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Walnut

Thomasville French Bergere Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

Early 2000s French Provincial Seating

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Louis XV Provincial French Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Louis XV provincial style white and blue painted dining armchairs, 20th century. Standing on four cabriole legs with hand rush seat. Serpentine form, ladder back frame with distressed blue painted decoration and white finished ground with stylized snail’s head foot and hand...
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20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood, Rush

Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair by Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical country French provincial Fauteuil a La Reine a Oreilles or queen's wingback armchair with ears by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022)....
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Brass

French Provencal Kids Chair in Lavender Patina and Burlap Seat
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool wooden child chair in lavender patina. France, 1940s This cute chair is handcrafted in wood and painted in lavender color. The seat is upholstered w...
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood, Burlap

Early 1900's Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back armchair Fauteuil set of 2. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural car...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Pair of Regal Carved Fruitwood French Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A magnificent pair of carved fruitwood French bergere style armchairs having glorious very light yellow scalamandre style upholstery with pineapples, rasberries, foliage and such. M...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of French Country Mahogany and Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of French Country Mahogany and Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs in excellent vintage condition. Newer High quality upholstery in excellent condition.
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of french pine farm benches, 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
This duo of benches has been completely treated and restored in our workshop. The seat is matt varnished for good durability. Perfectly stable and solid. Dimensions: L200 x D30 x H4...
Category

1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Pine

Vintage Italian Cane Lounge Chair in Hackney House Upholstery
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the charm of this Vintage Italian Cane Lounge Chair, a stunning piece that blends classic European elegance with timeless craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully carved woode...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane

Vintage French Style High Back Throne Chairs, a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage French style high back throne chairs - a pair. The chairs are very well made and the cushions are down filled.
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Oak Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of French carved oak side accent chairs with new high end neutral upholstery. The back showcases a center crest of acanthus leaves in a wave pattern with flower detail ...
Category

19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid-Century Modern oak work stool from the French province, 1960s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great patina and a dynamic shape, a feast for the eyes. Typical Mid Century Modern work stool from the French province. Due to the leg slanted to the back, the armchair reaches a d...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Lovely French Art Deco Wooden Working Stool, 1940s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely French Art Deco Wooden Working Stool, 1940s Beautiful patina.
Category

1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered - France - 1960.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered, both understated and elegant. Inspired by the clean style of Egon Eiermann, this armchair combines comfort and beauty in a timeless design. ...
Category

1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, - 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Old heavy wooden stool from the French Alps. Shod with a corrugated metal ring and therefore 100% stable and comfortable. We were lucky enough to find three of them and offer th...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Metal

Vintage Provincial Cane Upholstered Settee
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautifully appointed settee in a provincial style. Intact cane bench seat with upholstered pillow cushion with matching upholstered back rest. Nicely...
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Massive Oak Stool, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
Category

1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair 19th C. Provincial Beechwood and Fruitwood & Rush Seat High-Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of 19th Century Fench Provincial Beechwood and Fruitwood with Rush Seat High-Back ladder-spindle Armchairs. Lose, thick light blue cushions. Width 24", 43" in height, seat hei...
Category

19th Century American Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Textile, Rush, Fruitwood

French Provincial seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial 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, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial 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 Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Henredon, and Charles Dudouyt. 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 $162 and tops out at $67,000 while the average work can sell for $1,995.

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