Louis XIV Furniture
LOUIS XIV STYLE
As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.
When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.
Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.
The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.
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Style: Louis XIV
Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptionally large fireback with the French coat of arms was made in the 18th century century. In the centre of a frame are the main arms, azure with three golden fleurs-de-lys...
Category
18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian mid-19th century Louis XIV style ebony desk. The desk is raised by eight square tapered leg with mottled designs and bone inlays of winged figures above foliate designs. The legs are joined by a triple H designed stretcher with a central upholstered footrest...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Palatial Sienna Marble Over Door Ornament
Located in Atlanta, GA
A palatial sienna marble over door ornament, depicting horns of plenty pouring fruits and flowers. At the center oval shield with cresting, Italy, circa ...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi: birdcage chandelier in silvered bronze with rose...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XIV Style Six-Arm Wood Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Painted and parcel silver gilt six-arm Louis XIV style carved and gessoed wood chandelier.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th Century Louis XIV St. Rectangular Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large scale Italian 19th century Louis XIV st. rectangular giltwood mirror. The finely carved mirror has a twisted ribbon inner and outer border, accented at each corner and sides ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century 'Cuir Bouili' Leather Portrait of Louis XIV
By François Girardon
Located in London, GB
This ‘cuir bouili’ (moulded leather) panel is a truly beautiful and rare piece of early 18th Century art. It is a profile portrait of the French King Louis XIV (1643-1715), depicted at around the age of 50. This image is based on a marble relief sculpture...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
$33,065 Sale Price
30% Off
18th Century Pair of antique Louis Quinze XIV Armchairs Paris beech
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood poliment gold-plated. Passive, straight profile frame with carving on curved legs below with cross bracing.Historical condition with a wonderfully warm patina that has gro...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Louis XIV Style Bronze Doré Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming Louis XIV Style bronze doré four-light chandelier with superb gliding and chasing, 19th Century.
Category
19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Bronze and Marble Chenets / Andirons
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair add an unusual touch to your hearth, the upper section are formed as three graduted compressed spheres, two in brass and the third in rouge griote marble, The bronze trilob...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Iron
Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century tin marquetry writing desk.
Category
Early 18th Century German Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tin
Period Transitional Louis XIV/XV Fireplace in Walnut
Located in London, GB
A period transitional Louis XIV/XV fireplace in walnut. The panelled jambs and frieze with chamfered shelf above. French, early 18th century. Not overly restored to maintain rustic f...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French School, circa 1700 Judith and Her Handmaiden with the Head of Holofernes
Located in London, by appointment only
French School, circa 1700 Judith and her handmaiden with the head of Holofernes, with sleeping guards in an architectural setting; and Alexander holding Parmenio's letter, defiantly ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paper
Louis XVI Style Noir de Mazy Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A very stately fireplace that is one stroke larger than an average fireplace. This robust copy belongs in a stately mansion or a salon. This is a type of fireplace that will not fit ...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu chandelier. The eight arm eight light chandelier is centered by a bottom foliate final below a lovely mottle s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XIV Style Os De Mouton Stool
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XIV style walnut "os de mouton" stool with recently upholstered seat on serpentine apron over carved legs joined by conforming stretcher.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A most attractive French early 18th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 18th century Louis XIV Period finely carved giltwood mirror. This oval mirror has an interior scrolled designed border and large protruding carved foliate frame wit...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Side Table, Signed Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XIV st. tulipwood, charmwood and ormolu side table, signed Sormani. The table is raised by fine square tapered ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut and Fruitwood Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative Italian early 19th century Louis XIV st. Walnut, Maplewood, ebonized fruitwood, and bone center table. The rectangular table is raised by exceptional a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bone, Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu and Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu and crystal lantern. The lantern is modeled off a lantern still situated in the Palais de Versailles, which wa...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
20th Century antique Louis XIV Style Palisander Tulipwood Cabinet bronzed
Located in Berlin, DE
Chasedt bronze are distinctive and of exceptionally good quality. High-right corpus. In the articulated front, there are two wide doors with an infill filled...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Pair Classical 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall lights, with flamed frosted glass shades on torches, held by a ribbon and bow with foliate wreaths to each.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu chandelier. This beautiful four arm chandelier is centered by a reeded acorn bottom final below four 'S' scrolled s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Vitrine in the Manner of André Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French early 19th century Louis XIV st. Ebony, ormolu and brass cabinet vitrine in the manner of André Charles Boulle...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu and Marble Center or Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu and fossilized black marble center/side table. The table is raised by a triangular shaped ormolu base with a fine mottled border. ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Turn-of-the-century Louis XIV St. Mecca Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative pair of Italian turn-of-the-century Louis XIV st. mecca benches. Each bench is raised by fine reeded gadroon feet below block reserves each connecte...
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and decorative "Versailles" hall lantern. Hand beveled crystal panels. France, circa 1910. 3-lights.
Dimensions: H 22" D 11".
CW4694.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,250
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Polychrome and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Louis XIV st. polychrome and giltwood mirror. The original beveled mirror plate is framed within a most decorative twisted rope designed band and Fine mo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut, 2-Door and 2-Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period walnut commode, from the Pietmont region. This two-door and two-drawer commode are raised on an ebonized fruitwood moulded...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Nature Morte Au Bouquet, Glass Mosaic, Monogrammed CH, About 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Nature Morte Au Bouquet, Glass Mosaic, Monogrammed CH, About 1980
Category
20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass
Very Fine Votive Silver Over Bronze Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine votive silver over bronze lamp. Great detail.
Dimensions: Height 45", diameter 18"
CW3841.
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood and Marble Roman Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome and stately Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood and marble Roman console. The freestanding octagonal console is raised by handsome robust legs, with ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An imposing pair of gilt bronze mounted rouge marble urns featuring oval medallions with classical scenes issuing on both sides gilt bronze garlands ending on both sides on two side ...
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$67,500 / set
Pair of Louis XIV Style Side Tables
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Louis XIV kingwood marquetry inlaid, ormolu-mounted side tables, having inset marble tops, three drawers, raised on cabriole legs, united by an inlaid shelve b...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
$5,668 / set
Pair of Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Console/Center Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and unique Italian 17th century Louis XIV Period walnut consoles/center table from Florence. The consoles may be displayed seperately or when placed back to back may ...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut Inlaid Bombée Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive Italian 18th century Louis XIV period walnut inlaid bombée commode. The commode is raised on curved legs with elaborately scrolled frieze with bone inlay. Above are...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Fireback of the Farewell of the King of Spain with the King of France
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This fireback illustrate the farewell between the King of Spain, Philip V and the King of France, Louis XIV. A ribbon with the inscription "The farewell ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier, Signed Vian
By Henry Vian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier, signed Vian. The six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful and richly chased floral finial leading...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Louis XIV Candelsticks
Located in New Orleans, LA
Add an air of regal opulence to your space with these Louis XIV Candlesticks, a stunning example of 17th-18th century French craftsmanship. Characterized by their intricate detailing...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,998 / set
Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of gilt bronze wall sconces with mythological figures.
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,200 / set
Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Rectangular Mirrors, circa 1680
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive pair of Italian 17th century Louis XIV period rectangular mirrors, circa 1680. The mottled frames have a stately egg and d...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Fruitwood & Giltwood Side/Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most unique Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period Tuscan st. ebonized Fruitwood and giltwood side/center table. The rectangular table is raised by exceptional t...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu six arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom acorn finial below lovely pierced scrolled designs. Each ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XIV Style Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elaborately appointed, hand-cast, gilt bronze carriage, 12-light chandelier decorated in multiple tiers of faceted and smooth polished crystal. Each of the arms terminating in rem...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$78,500
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking bottom inverted foliate acorn finial below reeded ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu candelabras. Each five arm candelabra is raised on a square base with lovely cut corners and a richly cha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Turn of the Century Louis XIV Style Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative Italian turn of the century Louis XIV style patinated faux painted marble and polychrome coffee table. The table is raised by hand...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier, Attributed To Vian
By Henry Vian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier, attributed to Vian. The six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful and richly chased floral finial leading up to acanthus leaves encasing the body. The six elegantly scrolled square arms display lovely hexagonal bobeches with wrap around beaded bands and charming candle cups. At the center is a stunning and unique pineapple shaped support with a most decorative lattice...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Rosso Verona Louis XIV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant antique Louis XIV fireplace in Rosso Verona marble, which has a beautifully mottled appearance. The fireplace is of the French Baroque style, w...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Turn of the Century Louis XIV Style Patinated Center or Library Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive French turn of the century Louis XIV style the patinated center or library table. The table is raised by eight handsome square tapered legs with richly carved feet, block cabochons, and arrows on a recessed panel, connected by a straight stretcher. The straight frieze displays pairs...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian 18th century Louis XIV st. giltwood mirror. The central mirror plate is set within a beautiful mottled giltwood frame with finely detailed scrolled foliate designs...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candelabra lamp. The lamp is raised by fine square mottled feet below the base with lov...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Louis XIV Period 17th Century Pedestal Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most impressive pair of Italian Louis XIV period 17th century pedestal tables. The pair of tables are handsomely raised by square Rosso Levanto marble bases with co...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Fine Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks, circa 1860
By Etienne Le Hongre
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of Louis XIV style gilt bronze figural candlesticks.
French, circa 1860.
A fine pair of Louis XIV style gilt bronze figural candlesticks, with stems cast as female...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Silver Gilt Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style silver gilt bench. The bench has ultra-suede fabric with a solid wooden silver gilded frame. The chair also has a finished back.
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Stunning French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Demi Lune Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The twelve arm chandelier is centered by an elegant bottom mottled final below finely detailed ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Double Framed Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian 18th century Louis XIV period double framed giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is framed within a carved band in a satin and burnished finish and an elegan...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Kingwood, Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XIV st. Kingwood, burl Walnut, ormolu, and Brèche marble side table. The table is raised by impressive square tapered le...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Three Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu sconces. Each beautiful three arm sconce is centered by a wonderfully executed pieced backplate with an impressive beaded ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Four-Drawer Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period four drawer walnut chest from the Piedmont region. The chest is raised by lightly scrolled carved legs. Each of the four drawer...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis Xiv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Towle Silversmiths, Coduri of Lyon, France, and OMBRES ET FACETTES. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $1,176,864 while the average work can sell for $4,995.
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