Steelcase Storage Cabinets
Early Steelcase Wood & Steel Four Drawer File Cabinet, Circa 1920
By Steelcase
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Steelcase veneered Wood Four Drawer Filing Cabinet. Room Divider. Featuring a refinished warm
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Brass
Steelcase Broadside Lateral File Cabinet on Chrome Base (2 avail)
By Steelcase
Located in Hanover, MA
First edition 'Broadside" lateral file cabinet by Steelcase, 1966.
Two available. Priced
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Modern Black & Chrome Metal Tanker Credenza by Steelcase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
credenza was made by Steelcase and takes inspiration from the designs of Florence Knoll which can be seen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Credenzas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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Classic Four-Drawer Steelcase File Cabinet
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Deco file cabinet by Steelcase. This is a Classic four-drawer model. Features original deco handles
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
1960s Steelcase Side Cabinet Refinished in Metallic Gray
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Good looking and versatile 1960s Steelcase cabinet refinished in Metallic Grey (GR02) powder coat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Classic Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, that's been stripped, hand polished
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
Polished Steel Credenza by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury steel credenza by Steelcase. This cabinet features obscured glass sliding doors and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
Category
20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steelcase File Cabinet, Refinished in Pearl and Army Green
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet by Steelcase. Refinished in two-tone Army Green frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Classic Two-Drawer File Cabinet by Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Built to last, these Classic steel cabinets are expertly restored and feature deco style drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Midcentury Steel File Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
. Vertical 5-drawer configuration. The pictured model is by Steelcase. Please note, our file cabinets are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1960s 4-Drawer Vertical Filing Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s tanker style filing cabinet in a 4-drawer vertical configuration. Refinished in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Steel Tanker Bookcase Refinished in Florence Green
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
unit is an excellent storage option– its sleek and compact, yet holds many books. Cool bookcase
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Classic Tall Steel Tanker Bookcase, Refinished in Lime Green, Custom Order
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
adjustable shelves is perfect for storage and display.
This piece is custom refinished to order. Please
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Tall Tanker Bookcase, Custom Refinished in Safety Orange
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
with six adjustable shelves, is perfect for storage and display. In excellent refinished condition with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Classic Tall Steel Tanker Bookcase Custom Refinished in Midnight Blue
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
unit with six adjustable shelves is perfect for storage and display.
In excellent refinished condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel Bookcase in Yellow, Custom Refinished to Order
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
). Originally used in the UCLA math department, this adjustable three-shelf unit is an excellent storage option
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
1960s Steel Tanker Style Bookcase in Blue ‘BL05’, Custom Refinished
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
adjustable 3-shelf unit is an excellent storage option– its sleek and compact, yet holds many books. It's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish
By Rehab Vintage Interiors, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom made steel credenza inspired by tanker style furniture popular in the 1960s. This beauty features a two-tone brass and gloss white powder coated finish and double sliding door...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Steelcase Broadside Lateral Filing Cabinet on Rolling Base (2 avail)
By Steelcase
Located in Hanover, MA
Two first edition 1966 Steelcase 'Broadside' lateral file cabinets each with four pull-out lateral
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
1970s Steelcase Bookcase Set Modern Chrome Walnut Wood
By Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Steelcase Bookcase Set Modern Chrome Walnut Wood
Listing is for two cases
36 w x 15 d x 42 h
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
By Steelcase
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Steelcase brand tanker double pedestal desk, originally painted, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Walnut Filing Cabinet Unit / Chest of Drawers by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut filing cabinet / credenza manufactured by Steelcase (ca. 1950s, USA). Known for the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
H 29.25 in W 70.75 in L 29.25 in
Mid Century Modern Brushed Metal Tanker Desk By Steelcase w/ Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal double pedestal desks by Steelcase with great mid-century modern Good Form chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Steelcase Polished Nickel-Plated Steel Desk or Table with Glass Top, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Steelcase, Leon Rosen
Located in San Francisco, CA
table with original thick glass top, attributed to Steelcase.
Impressively crafted base with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 28.25 in W 59.5 in D 29.75 in
1960s Single Pedestal Steel Tanker Desk refinish in Gloss White
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
silver hardware. File, box and middle pencil drawer and unique pull out writing / storage tray.
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Steelcase Walnut Credenza with Marble top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase copy of a Florence Knoll credenza with four doors revealing an adjustable shelf in each
Category
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Custom Made Desk for Thoroughbred Horse Racing Jockey Willie Shoemaker
By Dunbar Furniture, Steelcase
Located in Houston, TX
Custom-made desk for thoroughbred horse racing Jockey Willie shoemaker. Desk has been made with stainless steel and lacquered wood.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Steelcase File Cabinet
By Steelcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Polished Steel two drawer file cabinet by Steelcase. Does not have lock and key.
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice industrial metal file cabinet
Procured from the University of Notre Dame
By Steelcase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Steelcase Bookcase in Walnut
By Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage bookcase by Steelcase. Two adjustable shelves.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Barrister Cases by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of industrial, midcentury, barrister bookcase cabinets by Steelcase feature 4 stackable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Walnut Credenza By Steelcase Black Circular Leather Pulls Black Half Moon Base
By Steelcase
Located in Monrovia, CA
Walnut Credenza By Steelcase Has A Beautiful Walnut Cabinet With Black Circular Leather Pulls And A
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 23 in W 78 in D 26 in
Vintage 1920s Steel Medical Cabinet
By Steelcase
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1920s steel medical glass cabinet. This industrial style cabinet includes 2 adjustable glass
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Streamlined Industrial Steel Bookcase Display Case
By Steelcase
Located in Lafayette, IN
We hand-stripped the outside of this 1950s steelcase bookshelf to showcase the raw steel, spot
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 52.5 in W 37.5 in D 15 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelcase Dresser
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelcase dresser. Fun colors with white frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Chrome Executive Desk by Steelcase
Located in Lafayette, IN
This desk is fresh from refurbishment and is in excellent overall condition. Walnut, chrome and cane combine with the gorgeous architectural lines to make this desk a real stand-out!...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 60 in D 31.5 in
Rare Deco Steelcase Combination File Cabinet
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Built to last, this deco cabinet features 2 letter size file drawers and 2 double index drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Vintage Steelcase File Cabinets, Refinished or Sold Separately
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage 1970s Steelcase file cabinets refinished in a satin blue powder coat. Getting organized
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage, Two Drawer Legal File Cabinet by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Built to last, these vintage cabinets made of heavy gauge steel which is stripped, hand polished
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cabinets
Long Mid-Century Steelcase Credenza
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century metal credenza. Good condition for age of the piece. Some dents and marks typical to such Industrial pieces.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Refurbished Steelcase Tanker Desk, circa 1965
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic steelcase brand double pedestal desk newly refinished in gloss white powder coat with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal
Electric Blue Steelcase Display/ Bookcase, circa 1965
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Beautiful vintage steelcase bookcase refinished in electric blue powder coat with glass doors and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Steelcase Combination File Cabinet
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Very hard to find Steelcase "combination" file cabinet, meaning it combines two card index drawers
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1940s Steelcase File Cabinet with Deco Hardware
By Shaw Walker
Located in Alhambra, CA
1940s Steelcase steel file cabinet with original green paint. The hardware is special on this one
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Classic 3 Drawer File Cabinet by Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Built to last, these classic steel cabinets are expertly restored and feature deco style drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
5 Drawer Double Index File Cabinet by Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Description: Built to last, these classic steel cabinets are expertly restored and feature deco
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Steelcase Rolltop Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
This model went out of production at the onset of WWII and was never made again. These polished steel beauties rarley turn up. This is a complete original desk, has all components (m...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Materials
Steel, Brass
Custom Single Drawer File by Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Custom single drawer steel file cabinet by Steelcase. Top rate quality and construction.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Early Steelcase Petite Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
I've never seen this one before! Early (for steel office furniture) desk by Steelcase features nice
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks
Materials
Steel, Brass
Pair of Petit Polished Steel Bookcases
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome pair of bookcases or display shelves by Steelcase. Top shelf is metal and is fixed. Glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Bookcases
Steelcase Roll-Top Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Expertly restored steel roll-top with brass hardware. New bookbinder's leather top. The actual roll-top section of this one is taller then the previous model (now sold) we had posted...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Materials
Steel, Brass
Petit Single Tanker Steelcase Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Another classic steelcase desk. Single tanker style. This is the petit one. Deco Styling
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Steel
Classic Steel Tanker Bookcase, Refinished
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
adjustable shelves, is perfect for storage and display.
In excellent refinished condition with gentle wear
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza with Walnut Top
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom made steel credenza with walnut top inspired by tanker style furniture popular in the 1960s. This beauty features a "Natural Steel" powder coated finish and double sliding doo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Early 1960s Allsteel Bumper Top Credenza, Refinished
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Cole Steel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Early 1960s bumper top credenza by Allsteel. We finished this uncommon piece in a "Metallic Gray" (GR02) powder coat and replaced the original sliding steel doors with glass for an u...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
1960s Steelcase Office Cabinet, Refinished
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
This 1960s Industrial "lowboy" cabinet by Steelcase is freshly powder-coated and in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Steelcase Three-Drawer File Cabinet
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Built to last, these steel file cabinets feature deco style handles and label holders. We have two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steelcase File Cabinet, Refinished in Blue
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage 1970s Steelcase file cabinet powder coated in gloss "M&M Blue" (BL05). Features lock with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid Century Tanker Desk made by Steelcase in the USA. Lots of storage space .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Vintage Steelcase Double Bank Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
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By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s.
Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Red Iron Double Sconces , France 1950
Located in New York, NY
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By Pani Jurek
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Signed by Pani Jurek
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SATURDAY SALE
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Hardwood structure with curv...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Brass
1990s Acrylic Resin and Steel “One” Wall Unit by Piero Lissoni for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1990s Piero Lissoni’s innovative solution for organizing. Made in Italy. The core element of the One is a container of parallel pipes made of PMMA. Two of the base elements are fitte...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
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Metal
Danish Modern Teak Console Table w/ Four Drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century Danish Modern Teak console table/sideboard designed by Ebbe Gehl for Aksel Kjersgaard, circa 1960. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Console Tables
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Oak Utility Filing Cabinet by The C.F. Wing Company 4 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Dark tone oak utility filing cabinet with four drawers manufactured by The C.F. Wing Company in New Bedford Mass. The hardware is made of brass and steel. Good condition with appropr...
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Antique American Mission Craftsman Oak 12 Drawer Library File Cabinet Macey 1910
By Macey Co.
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A good antique American Craftsman/Mission oak 12 drawer library filing cabinet, Macey & Co, circa 1910.
The cabinet is made from quarter sawn 'tiger' grained oak, each side with four...
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Cabinets
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Oak
H 52 in W 17.75 in D 27.5 in
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern black sideboard with lucite hardware. Cabinet and drawer storage with tapered legs.
Please confirm location.
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Steelcase Storage Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of steelcase storage cabinets is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct steelcase storage cabinets — often made from metal, steel and wood — can elevate any home. Steelcase storage cabinets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Industrial steelcase storage cabinets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made steelcase storage cabinets over the years, but those made by Steelcase, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Steelcase Storage Cabinets?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $5,600 highest priced.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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