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Seating For Sale
Vintage rustic stool by Wanderwood, England c.1950-60
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage primitive low stool by Wanderwood, England c.1950-60 Rustic brutalist syle. Great patina with signs of age as pictured, no damage or old repairs. Cleaned, ready for use. ...
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Mid-20th Century British Seating

Materials

Elm

Early Production Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this authentic, very early production set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, signed and dated 1960. The chairs feature upholstered blue wool blend sea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Cherrywood bar stools
Located in Malton, GB
These are a great looking set of 4 Cherrywood bar stools. Most likely French in origin. The design is great with the irregular almost branch like legs. The tops have amazing patina a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Seating

Materials

Cherry

c.1920 English country house three seater sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant three seater sofa that has a great design as well as superb proportions making it ideal for an everyday family use sofa. Superb comfy and heavy quality frame s...
Category

1920s Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Ottomans for Knoll International, Original Oxblood Leather, and straps with a stainless steel frame. Featuring precise tufting, individual panels ...
Category

1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Armchair Mw01 "Bronze Cannage", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level" with this MW02 "Bronze Cannage". High-end designer armchair, custom-made in France. This MW02 "Bronze Cannage" combines vintage ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Early Model 611 Chair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Early Model 611 chair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Patinated birch. Natural surface. Good vintage condition, patina consist...
Category

1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian elegant lounge chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair by Carl Malmsten. Model is 'Hemmakväll' and was designed in the 1940s. Original fabric in good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal, The Netherlands, 1960s. This rattan and metal lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Dirk Van Sliedregt, for Dutch manufacterer...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy This is a very elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, polished solid wood structure and fabric cushions, an iconic...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Rustic Chalet Chic Chairs in Pine and Rush 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
A great set of 6 dining chairs in expressive pine and rush, made somewhere in the 1960s. This is a set of true modernist chalet style chairs with hints of resemblance related to pi...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Pine

Confidential Sofa Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of velvet sofas comprising two two-seater sofas and two single armchairs. Stamped SAPORITI. Seat height: 38 cm. Width of the single-seater armchairs: 90 cm. Length of the 2-seate...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Plastic, Velvet

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Red Orange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome 1950s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on later rocker base. Red orange colored fiberglass with spectacular fiber contrast. Chrome plated steel rod frame with maple runn...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Lasne, BE
Pair of alky chairs in red fabric designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 70s. Seat height: 37cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue for Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufacture by Cassina edition circa 2010. In natural cow/pony fur, black leather pil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs in Rosewood, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of safari chairs in a black leather and rosewood frame. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, in the 1960s. This set is in a very go...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Fritz Hansen, 3-Seater Sofa, Green Velvet, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful three seater sofa in the original green velvet embodies the Danish Mid Century Modern design from the 1940s. Its lush green velvet upholstery exudes luxury and comfort...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Vichr a spol., Beech, Chrome, Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Adjustable height 58 - 71 cm (23 - 28 in) Made by Vichr & Co., a renowned Czech furniture manufacturer. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it accordi...
Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Maison Jansen 12 curule chairs steel brass pink velvet 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This rare set of twelve chairs is a perfect example of Maison Jansen neoclass...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

20th Century Belgian Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the exquisite set of six 20th Century Belgian Upholstered Dining Chairs, a testament to timeless elegance and unparalleled comfort. These chairs feature a classic design ...
Category

20th Century Belgian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Gae Aulenti Chrome Locus Solus Armchairs. Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek pair of Gae Aulenti Locus Solus Armchairs in chrome and black faux-leather seats, Italy 1960s
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Safari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precisi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

6 equal chairs, early 19th Century, Late Gustavian, made by Ephraim Sthal
Located in Stockholm, SE
6 Late Gustavavian chairs made by Ephraim Ståhl. The chairs are beautifully hand carved with nail clippers and leaf shaped decorations. The chairs are made by Ephraim Stahl, who wor...
Category

1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

Swedish Folk Art Chair Handmade in Oakwood, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming and unusual Swedish Folk Art chair made by a skilled craftsman in the early 20th century. The chair is constructed from solid oak and oak laminate decorative arm rests. The ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating

Materials

Oak

Vintage Walnut "Wave" Rocking Chaise Lounge by Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage chaise lounge is a stunning piece of furniture designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960s and manufactured by Craft Associates. This chaise has been refinished and reuphol...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pierre Chapo. Series of 6 model S34 chairs. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo, by. Series of 6 model S34 chairs in solid natural blond elm. French work realized in the 1960s. Dimensions: H 71 x W 40 x D 40 cm Reference: LS58946601E Pierre Cha...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Seating

Materials

Wood

Ligne Roset Togo Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo Lounge *40th Anniversary Togo - Limited Edition* Dimensions: 51”w x 63”d x 27”h / seat height 15" Condition: in good vintage condition, wear consistent with age ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating

Materials

Ultrasuede

19th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats, Set of 6
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a world of refined elegance with this stunning set of 6 19th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, each graced with an exquisitely upholstered seat. These heirloom-quality p...
Category

19th Century French Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho Ebony Paddle Stump Low Stools - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic Americana to your home with this pair of vintage boho ebony paddle stump low stools. Crafted with natural charm and authenticity, these stools bring the essence...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Seating

Materials

Wood

Carl Malmsten armchair 'Stora Furulid' in sheepskin for O.H.Sjögren ca. 1950
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A stunning armchair by the famous furniture designer- Carl Malmsten. This iconic chair provides great comfort and is of enduring quality. Back tufted by buttons, elegant arm curves ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4, Late 20th Century Folding Chairs Designed by Peter Karpf for Skagerak / Trip Trap, Denmark. The chairs are made oak and beige canvas and in good vintage condition. One ...
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Roche Bobois “Paysage” Sofa In Coral Velvet By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois 1974
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Introducing the marvelous “Paysage” Sofa from renowned designer Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, designed in 1974. Designed with delicate lines reminiscent of flower petals, this sofa ...
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Classic Mid-Century Sculptural Sofa - Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sculptural 60s sofa with gorgeous original yellow fabric. It was a custom made sofa by the luxury department store Bullocks in Los Angeles. Came out of an estate in Brentwoo...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set Of 8 Dining Chairs Made In Rosewood By Henry W. Klein From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of eight dining table chairs is a splendid example of Danish furniture art from the 1960s, designed by Henry W. Klein and produced by Bramin. The chairs are made of rosewood...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Italian Louis XIII Style Fruitwood Trestle-Form Benches, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sold as a pair these benches have long single board planks raised on turned and block trestle-form legs terminating in ball feet
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XIII Antique Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of sheepskin lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt, DENMARK, 1940S
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt. Designed and produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker. Legs in oak and off white sheepskin upholstery. Upholstery is new and...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Modern Outdoor Sunbed in Stainless Steel and Acrylic Fabric
Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, PT
Trace Sunbed The Trace sunbed is a beautiful piece of furniture that embodies simplicity and functionality. With its simple lines and minimalist design, the sunbed proves that beau...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

P3S Rattan Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
P3S Rattan Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1960s An authentic icon of Mid-Century Italian design, an elegant and refined chaise longue that easily adapts to differe...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rattan

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze rocking chair designed by Walter Lamb and produced by Brown Jordan. The chair has a sculptural shape, with a single formation of tubular bronze forming the backrest, arms, e...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bronze

Ercol Elm Dining Chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
These chairs were designed by Luciano Ercoloni in England during the 1960s. They are part of the Windsor collection, which is renowned for its timeless beauty and expert craftsmanshi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Elm

Oscar Wood Sofa, in Satin Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, OSCAR sofa allures for its sensual and free-flowing curves. Like Niemeyer once said “Curves make up the entire U...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Set of 10 Oak Lancashire Ladder Back Country Dining Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A matching set of 10 solid oak Lancashire ladder back rush seated dining chairs in the Georgian style. All in very good condition believed to be made around the early 20th century. T...
Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Mandarin Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in Stamford, CT
Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Mandarin Armchairs, Italy, 1990s Set of five mid-century modern arm chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in Italy, 1986. Having b...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is called the ‘Lilla Adam’, they were made in Sweden in the 1960’s. The quality is a...
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

COR Corbi Modular Seating System by Klaus Uredat, 1970s - 6 Elements
Located in Brussels, BE
COR Corbi Modular Seating System by Klaus Uredat, 1970s - 6 Elements
Category

1970s Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Design sofa Mw06 " Wood ", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
We are proud to present the MW06, the latest addition to the collection designed by Olivier Santini. The MW06 is not just a mere sofa; it's a true experience that melds comfort with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Design sofa Mw06, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
«Discover the MW06: the latest creation by Olivier Santini.» We are proud to present the MW06, the latest addition to the collection designed by Olivier Santini. The MW06 is not jus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Italian High Victorian Period Pair of Faux Bamboo Walnut Benches, Last Q. 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each with an upholstered seat and raised on “bamboo” carved tapering legs joined by x-form stretchers with centered turned finials.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair upholstered in a neutral fabric with geometrical shapes. This d...
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Norwegian Stump Chair 1860-1880
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair circa 1860-80s Smooth patina. Made out of birch tree. Height: 79 cm/31.1 inch Depth: 32 cm/12.5 inch Width: 39 cm/15.3 inch Seat Height: 42 cm/16.5 inch
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1860s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating

Materials

Birch

Roche Bobois modular lounge seats/sofa
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful modular seats from well known Roche Bobois. Wonderful original striped fabric upholstery, adjustable backrest/headrest. Consisting of 3 sections, possible configurations as...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Seating

Materials

Cotton

Tarcisio Colzani for Mobil Girgi 'Periplo' Chaise Longue in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tarcisio Colzani for Mobil Girgi, daybed or chaise longue, model 'Periplo', walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s Sculptural chaise longue designed by Tarcisio Colzani for Mobil Girgi in th...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Cassina by Piero Lissoni Grey Mex Cube Sectional Corner Sofa
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Piero Lissoni for Cassina in 2007, the Mex Cube sofa is a fantastic example of modern Italian design. Made up of separate units, the sofa is constructed from...
Category

2010s Italian Seating

Materials

Fabric

Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair" Mid 20th Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair" red fiberglass. Iconic fiberglass chair from Wendell Castle's Molar Series in very desirable red color. This piece was designed in 1969 a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Johnathan Sainsbury Set of 8 Egyptian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Highly decorative Egyptian Klismos design copied by Robsjohn Gibbings in the sixties now recreated by Johnathan Sainsbury of London. This set was fabricated in 2020 with woven leathe...
Category

2010s English Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian modern red leather chairs Ed Archer by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red leather chairs Ed Archer by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s Pair of chairs mod. Ed Archer in red leather. The main structure is shaped to form the backrest, seat...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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