Neoclassical Cabinets
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Neoclassical
Italy Late 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Buffet with Drawer or Low Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pleasant credenza or low cabinet, handmade in walnut with an inlaid in the same wood.
The top has very beautiful drawing that distinguishes this antique buffet.
Hand made...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mobile da ingresso in stile classico anni '80
Located in Premariacco, IT
Mobile da ingresso ideale come 'svuota tasche' o in un soggiorno vicino a dei divani.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Plywood
18th Century Italian Cabinet in Ebony, Ivory, Hard Stone Inlay, Secret Drawers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
18th Century Italian Cabinet in Ebony, Ivory, Hard Stone Inlay, Secret Drawers.
18th century Italian cabinet in ebony, ivory, hard stone inlay, secret drawers. Lack and restoration ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Stone
Cabinet with Drawers and Dressing Table
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Cabinet with drawers and dressing table. Red tinted sycamore veneer, solid wenge base.
The cabinet presented here was custom-made according to the requests of one of our clients. It ...
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2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Sycamore, Wenge
French Armoirette Cabinet with 1 folding Door in solid stained cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This French armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. The Directoire style is famous for its straigh...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique French Mahogany and Ormolu Cabinet by Grohé Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique French mahogany and ormolu cabinet by Grohé Frères
French, c. 1860
Height 112cm, width 124cm, depth 52cm
The well-known firm of cabinetmakers, Grohé Frères crafted this sup...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special 2-door guessboard in classic style.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Pair of Neoclassical Commodes. Vienna, c. 1800.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant pair of neoclassical commodes is the best example of top-quality Viennese pieces from circa 1800.
Viennese Neoclassi...
Category
18th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
English Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
By Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A petit bookcase in the manner of the Adam brothers.
Constructed in Satinwood, with crossbanding, and polychrome hand-painted decoration; rising from tapering spade feet, the incurved lower section having a lockable cupboard door, extensively painted with a central trophy set...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood, Paint
Huge Ralph Lauren American Hardwood Astral Glazed Bookcase
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Monumental, RRP £56,000 Ralph Lauren Astral Glazed, Thomas Chippendale style, library bookcase with internal lights
I have ar...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Unusual German Neoclassical Cabinet with Faux-Book Spine Decorated Door
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual and decorative cabinet of architectural form with one faux-book spine decorated door, enclosing two shelves. The stepped pediment with one drawer veneered with burl wood a...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Rue De Beaune Chiffonier by Pierre Gonalons
Located in PARIS, FR
Blush lacquered beech Chiffonier with four drawers. Polished brass frame handle.
It is a piece of furniture made by hand by the craftsmen of Moissonnier, a French cabinetmaker sinc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Italian Sideboard in Neoclassical Style in Mahogany Att. to Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful neoclassical style Italian cabinet attributed to Gianni Versace inspired by "Medusa" from the 1950s.
The sideboard has been expertly crafted from fine mahogany feather wit...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Exhibition Quality Late 19th Century Swiss Satinwood Display Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Exhibition quality Late 19th Century Swiss satinwood display cabinet with exquisite classical gilt bronze figures, Anthemion, Serpents, Torches and Diabolic Faces - Zehnle & Bussinge...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Large DIRECTOIRE style 2 sliding door Armoire Wardrobe in solid cherry, France
Located in Landivy, FR
MELANIE Collection
This armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. We find the straight, classic and ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak
19th Century Wood Italian Box
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
19th century wood Italian box.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional George II design Chinese Chippendale mahogany open fret cabinet, suitable as a bedside or drawing room dwarf book cabinet. The Chippendale ...
Category
16th Century British Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Russian Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Russian chest of drawers with bronze beads and original patina, it is in good condition
Category
1820s Russian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Firle Pier Cabinet
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Chippendale design marquetry inlaid satinwood pier cabinet. The base is designed as a cupboard with adjustable interior shelves. There is a cent...
Category
16th Century British Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
Louis-Philippe Style large bookcase vitrine in solid Cherry, France
Located in Landivy, FR
This bookcase is made with 2 parts is made of French cherrywood and also available in oak.
- The Upper part has 3 glass doors and 3 removable shelves on wooden racks.
- The Lower ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cherry
French Armoirette with 1 folding door in solid cherry, mole-grey lacquered doors
Located in Landivy, FR
This French armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century.
This style is famous for its straight, classi...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Cabinet, Probably Berlin, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door cabinet with smooth front with panels veneered in mahogany. The smooth plinth rests on low square feet. The temple-like pediment with smooth tympanum field is visually set o...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
2 Doors Classical Cabinet in Cherry, White-Cream Lacquered, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its straight, cla...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak
French Tall Cabinet in Solid Oak, Chestnut Stained and Pearl-Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a furniture from our RIVE GAUCHE collection. The quality of the French oak, the finish full of charm, the ironed handles, entries and key give RIVE GAUCHE this very c...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Bremer Cabinet, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large beveled cabinet with two doors and two drawers and gold and silver patinated stucco decorations in the form of vines and fruit baskets.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
2 Doors Directoire Cabinet in Solid French Cherry Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and tim...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Hugh 4-Door Glass Cabinet 1900 Early 20th Century Gustavian Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing hugh cabinet of the early 20th century. This piece was standing in a Viennese private school which was founded in 1897. Focus of this school was European education. The students came mainly from all parts of the Danube Monarchy. The cabinet is one of severals. More and less with the similar dimension. Herbal, biology supplements, globes aso. Were exhibited in this glass vitrine.
The frame is completely disassembled so you can deliver it rather easily. The frame is made of glazed softwood. Due to the age and the weight of the doors it is not easy to close them totally. But it should be no problem with a little bit pressure.
The lower part has 12 drawer, 4 pieces in one row.
Some of the glasses are old and you can see the tiny bubbles in the glass, some are new.
To re-assemble the cabinet you need a carpenter! We restored this piece in our workshop and then 4 men helped to re-assemble the piece in our gallery with the advise of our carpenter.
Please ask if you need a smaller version, or if you need more shelves.
The furnitures inside...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Softwood
French Countryside Sideboard, 2 Doors and 3 Drawers, Blond Wild Cherry Stained
Located in Landivy, FR
This high buffet's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic". This blond wild cherry Sideboard features 3 drawers, all with dove mounted fronts, one large in the middle and two small on the sides.
The 2 wild...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Wood
French Cherry Bonnetière, Campaign Style, 1 Drawer, 2 Shelves, Cream Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This French bonnetiere belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic". The ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Handcrafted Cabinet in Solid Oak, Chestnut Oak Stained, Satin Polished
Located in Landivy, FR
This Cabinet is a handcrafted typical French Countryside style. It is a 100% made in France with French solid oak.
This neat, white cream lacquered and chestnut stained cabinet fe...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Wood
French Cabinet in Solid Oak, Royal Brown Stained and Pearl Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet belongs to our RIVE GAUCHE Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French classical style.
The top is royal dark brown stained and the rest is pearl gr...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Cherry Wood 2 Doors 3 Drawers French Cabinet, White and Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
This traditional high buffet...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Glass Cabinet with Wood Neoclassic, 6601
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 hinged doors glass cabinet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wooden TV Cabinet Neoclassic, 6227
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 doors and 2 drawers TV cabinet without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bedside Cabinets Retailed by Au Gros Chêne
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical style bedside cabinets retailed by Au Gros Chêne
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 83cm, width 50cm, depth 35cm
Designed in the refined Neoclassi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Glass Cabinet with Wood Neoclassic, 6217
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Right door glass cabinet with transparent glasses without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Tv Cabinet with Metal Parts Neoclassic, 6627
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 doors and 2 drawers tv cabinet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Glass Cabinet with Wood Neoclassic, 6208
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 hinged doors + 1 fixed door glass cabinet with transparent glasses without friezes.
Other finishes available.
The item can be customized.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Inlayed Cabinet Commode, Italy, 1860s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An inlayed chest of drawers, produced in Italy, in mid-19th century XX century.
Very good condition.
Made of walnut wood, finished with marble top.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Tall 19th Century Neoclassical Palisander Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Probably the tallest cabinet on the market.
A breathtaking neoclassical palisander cabinet from the 19th century. Presumably of French origin.
Solid rosewood and veneered on oak.
...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Palisander
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green veined marble-top. Neo Greek vase form feet. Signed in center of the front door.
Measu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Showcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English showcase. Mahogany wood, XIX century.
Showcase with shelves and two doors with glass and geometric decoration topped by a split pediment wi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Giltwood Domed Top Display Cabinets, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare pair of giltwood domed top display cabinets.
English, circa 1900.
Each cabinet has a domed top comprising of four glazed sections divided by mouldings. The glazed sides ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Storage Unit or Library in American Walnut, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Storage unit or library in American walnut, circa 1900.
The shelves are removable and can be adjusted differently.
Total dimensions
H 230 cm
W 145cm
D 58 cm
The high glass cabi...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique Napoleon III Period Oak and Silvered Bronze Tobacco Cabinet by Diehl
Located in London, GB
Crafted by the acclaimed cabinetmaker, Charles-Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885), this tobacco (humidor) cabinet is a truly exquisite piece of antique oak furniture...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Two Antique Ebonized Wood and Ormolu Cabinets with Hardstone Pietra Dura Inlay
Located in London, GB
Two antique ebonized wood and ormolu cabinets with hardstone Pietra Dura inlay
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 112cm, width 135cm, dep...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Satinwood Vitrine with Neoclassical Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style satinwood vitrine with neoclassical ormolu mounts
French, 19th century
Dimensions: Height 180cm, width 177cm, depth 45cm
This ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Highly Important Pair of Neoclassical Side Cabinets by Jules Piret, circa 1860
By Jules Piret
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare and highly important pair of neoclassical style gilt-bronze and biscuit porcelain mounted mahogany side cabinets, by Jules Piret.
French, circa 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Mounted Side Cabinets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century amboyna 'Sevres' style porcelain mounted plaques, each having wonderful gilded ormolu swag decoration to the doors, column supports to the si...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green veined marble-top. Neo Greek vase form feet. Signed in center of the front door.
Measu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Wood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted ebonized wood display cabinet
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 164cm, width 122cm, depth 40cm
This fine display cabinet, attr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble Lacquer and Giltwood Open Shelves Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
Add extra shelving and storage space to your living room, library or study with this important antique architecturally hand- carved open cabinets or bookcases in Neoclassical style.
Crafted in Venice, Italy, during 19th Century, these elegant faux marble lacquer and parcel gilt display cabinets feature a gorgeous architectural shape with graduated giltwood cornice on top and a graduated giltwood moulded socle, a big niche with shelf across the front and a very spacious compartment with a door below. Wonderful scale and proportions, statement hight and width but depth narrow enought to place these storage case pieces of furniture even in an entryway hallow.
This dramatic pair of Italian neoclassical bookcase...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 19th century Napoleon III glazed cabinet on chest, the shaped grey marble top above a curved frieze and mounted with fine gilt bronze mounts. The vitrine with a full widt...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Marble, Gilt Bronze and Amboyna Burl Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This wonderful side cabinet was created in France in the 19th century. The cabinet is crafted from amboyna burl wood, with inlaid ebony wood decoration and gilt bronze (ormolu) mount...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green veined marble-top. Neo Greek vase form feet. Signed in centre of the front door.
Measu...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Inlaid Corner Cabinet of the Neo-Classical Revival Period
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A fine corner cabinet in the neoclassical revival taste firmly attributed to Maples & Co
Constructed using the very finest timbers and workmanship, the lustrous satinwood counterpointed by inlays in specimen woods including sycamore and harewood; rising from turned and knopped legs, the single lockable blind door quarter veneered about a central roundel depicting with great depth and clarity a meeting between Cupid and Euterpe, the goddess of music...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood, Sycamore, Harewood
Italian Laquered White and Silver Neoclassic Midcentury Entry Cabinet or Console
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Italian white and silver neoclassical midcentury entry cabinet or console
Measures cm: H 77, W 85, D 40.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Marquetry Side Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Decorative Side Cabinet in the Hepplewhite Manner
Constructed in goncalo alves, with satinwood crossbanding and specimen woods used in the inlays; of serpentine form, ris...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Neoclassical cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Carpanese Home Italia, Jonathan Sainsbury, and Kindel Furniture. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $1,119,968 while the average work can sell for $6,103.
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