Jan Ekselius Etcetera chair 1970
By Jan Ekselius
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Etcetera Creme chair by Jan Ekselius, Sweden 1970's.
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Jan Ekselius Etcetera chair 1970
By Jan Ekselius
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Etcetera Creme chair by Jan Ekselius, Sweden 1970's.
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Jan Ekselius Etcetera Chair & Ottoman MCM Retro
By Jan Ekselius, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1970s Jan Ekselius Etcetera chair and ottoman. This iconic Swedish design features a sculptural, flowing silhouette and its original magenta wool-blend fabric.
Fabric
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
His best known design is the Etcetera Chair from 1970. This chair has a wavy, sculptural metal frame covered with foam and an elastic fabric.
Fabric
Etcetera Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Jan Ekselius Sweden, c. 1970
By J.O. Carlssons Möbelindustri, Jan Ekselius
Located in Chicago, IL
Etcetera Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius for J.O.
Upholstery
Sculptural Design Etcetera Lounge Chair By Jan Ekselius, Sweden – 1970s
By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlssons Möbelindustri
Located in Renens, CH
Recognized for its fluid, continuous silhouette, the Etcetera chair is constructed around a steel frame with elastic webbing and foam, giving it its characteristic organic form and s...
Steel
Early edition of the Swedish 'Etcetera' style chair c1970 Re upholstered
By Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
An early example of the sculptural 'Etcetera' chair by Jan Eskelius. Sweden c1970 Re upholstered in palest pink Kradvat velvet.
Upholstery
Etcetera Lounge Chair in Steel and Wool by Jan Ekselius, 1960s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The rare Etcetera lounge chair, designed by Jan Ekselius and produced by JOC Möbel AB in Vetlanda, Sweden during the 1960s, is a celebrated icon of Scandinavian modernism that seamle...
Steel
Swedish 'Etcetera' Lounge Chair in Original Yellow Upholstery by Jan Ekselius
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Chicago, IL
An early example of the sculptural 'Etcetera' chair by Jan Eskelius, crafted in the 1970s.
Fabric
Etcetera Lounge Chair by J.O. Carlsson, Gold Silk, Post-Modern, 1970s
Located in London, England
Manufactured by J.O.Carlsson of Sweden. Newly upholstered in gold silk fabric, from de la Cuona.
Fabric
A set of two Etcetera lounge chairs with an ottoman by Jan Ekselius Sweden c1970
By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in London, GB
Set of three Etcetera lounge chair / chaise longue with an ottoman by Jan Ekselius.
Metal
Jan Ekselius 'Etcetera' Armchair, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Milano, IT
Space age armchair with footrest made of metal tubing, polyurethane and upholstered in original red fabric.
Metal
Jan Ekselius "Etcetera" Lounge Chair, circa 1972
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 'Etcetera' easy chair was designed in 1970 by Jan Ekselius for J.
"Etcetera" lounge chair by Jan Ekselius, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sculptural Swedish fabric armchair designed by Jan Ekselius in the 1970s. Model Etcetera. Seat height: 43 cm. Wear due to time and age.
Fabric
Pair of Etcetera Chairs by Jan Ekselius
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Space Age Etcetera Chairs by Swedish designer Jan Ekselius. Truly amazing, dynamic sculpted form.
Jan Ekselius Etcetera Five-Piece Modular Seating Unit
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Wayne, NJ
Jan Ekselius Etcetera five-piece modular chairs sofa seating unit.
Jans Ekselius 'Etcetera' Midcentury Lounge Chair '3 Available'
By Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
Jan Ekselius, up to three 'Etcetera' easy chairs for JOC Möbler, Vetlanda.
Fabric
Etcetera Lounge Chair by Jan Ekselius , 1970 - Sweden
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Utrecht, NL
Display model of current production of Swedish renown 1970's design classic by Jan Ekselius. Pale apricot colour. The re-production of Etecetera by Artilleriet is a testimony to cr...
Cotton
Etcetera Chair and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A design icon of 1970s Swedish postmodernism, the Etcetera chair and ottoman by Jan Ekselius for J.O.
Steel
Etcetera Easy Chair by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden 1970s
By Jan Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Iconic Etcetera lounge or easy chair chair designed by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden.
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 40.56 in
Original Mid-Century Jans Ekselius 'Etcetera' Lounge Chair with Footrest
Located in London, GB
An increasingly rare longer model Etcetera lounge chair and footrest/ottoman. Sweden, c1970s.
Fabric
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 41.34 in
Etcetera Lounge Chair With Footstool by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden 1970s
By Jan Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Iconic Etcetera chaise longue or lounge chair with footstool or ottoman designed by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden.
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 41.34 in
Etcetera Lounge and Easy Chairs with Stool by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden 70s
By Jan Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional set of iconic Etcetera lounge chair and easy chair with footstool designed by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden.
Metal
Jan Ekselius "Etcetera" Lounge Chair
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Wayne, NJ
Jan Ekselius "Etcetera" lounge chair.
Etcetera Lounge Chair by Jan Ekselius
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Toronto, CA
An increasingly rare longer model Etcetera lounge chair from Swedish designer Jan Ekselius.
Steel
Etcetera Lounge Armchair by Jan Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Etcetera model of lounge chairs or armchairs by the Swedish designer Jan Ekselius.
Metal
Pair of 'Etcetera' chairs by Jan Ekselius. Sweden c1970
By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in London, GB
Original pair of Jan Eskelius 'Etcetera' chairs. Sweden c1970 Re upholstered in a 4 way stretch mohair (Fabric is Knoll).
Metal
Etcetera Chaise Lounge and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius, Sweden
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage example was likely recovered in a high quality patterned fabric in the 1980s. The chair and footstool show very clean upholstery and have soft and resilient padding. Bot...
Upholstery
Velvet 'Etcetera' Space Age Easy Chairs by Jan Ekselius, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of three beautiful Vintage 'Etcetera' space age easy chair by Jan Ekselius, 1970s in brown velvet good condition.
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
Original pair 'Etcetera' lounge chair by Jan Eskelius, Sweden c1970
By Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
Original Jan Eskelius 'Etcetera' chair c1970 Re upholstered in a 4 way stretch mohair (Fabric is Knoll).
Metal
Pair of Etcetera Lounge Armchair by Jan Ekselius, Sweden, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Etcetera model of lounge chairs or Armchairs by the Swedish designer Jan Ekselius.
Metal
Jan Ekselius Etcetera Easy Lounge Chair for J.O. Carlsson
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Wayne, NJ
Jan Ekselius easy lounge chair was designed in 1970 by Jan Ekselius for J. O. Carlsson, Vetlanda.
Sold
H 31 in W 24 in D 62.5 in
Jan Ekselius “Etcetera” Lounge Chair and Footrest for Joc, Sweden 1970s
By Jan Ekselius, JOC Möbler
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Etcetera lounge chair and footrest designed by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden, 1970s.
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 27.96 in W 33.86 in D 24.02 in
Set of Jan Ekselius "Etcetera" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, circa 1970s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in London, England
These two 'Etcetera' easy chairs were designed in 1970 by Jan Ekselius for J.
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
Sculptural Space Age Vintage Blue Lounge Chair Etcetera Jan Ekselius, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural Space Age vintage lounge chair Etcetera by Jan Ekselius from blue stretch fabric 1970s Sweden.
Fabric
Sold
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 41 in
Vintage "Etcetera" Designer Upholstered Lounge Chair With Ottoman In Dark Blue
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The original design by Jan Ekselius in the 1970's has been reissued. The lounge chair is made in one shaped curved piece with a complementary curved ottoman. Both are upholstered in ...
Other
Pair of Etcetera Easy Chair by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden 1970s
By JOC Mobler Vetlanda, Jan Ekselius
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of iconic Etcetera lounge or easy chair chair designed by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden.
Metal
Sold
H 31.25 in W 24.25 in D 40.5 in
'Etcetera' Chaise Lounge and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson
By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This visually striking, ergonomically-sound chaise lounge / lounge chair with ottoman was designed by Jan Ekselius for J. O. Carlsson, Vetlanda circa 1970 and epitomizes the marriage...
Steel
Sold
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 41.34 in
Etcetera Armchair and Stool by Jan Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson, Sweden, 1970
By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in London, GB
This eye-catching design by Jan Ekselius for J O Carlsson achieves both comfort and Aesthetic. The strong profile is formed of a single wave constituting legs, seat and backrest. The...
Metal
Etcetera Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fun and iconic pop sectional sofa. Orange wool hopsack upholstery. Extremely comfortable.
Jan Ekselius Etcetera Lounge
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Etcetera (which is known as Jan in the USA, Japan and South America) together with Bruno Mathssonâ??
Metal
Jan Ekselius "Etcetera" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Austin, TX
A sleek black lounge chair and ottoman by Swedish designer Jan Ekselius. These have the original stretch fabric, foam upholstered, on bent tubular steel frames.
'Etcetera' Easy chair and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius
Located in Pasadena, CA
Body built ergonomic chair. Steel frame covered with Pullmaflex spring backing and foam with chrome glides.
Recovered with an orange and black striped stretched fabric
A Pair "Etcetera" chairs by Jan Ekselius 1972
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful pair of vibrant orange chairs by
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius. These have a stretch fabric covered, foam upholstered, bent tubular steel frame.
Jan Ekselius Etcetera Lounge and Easy Chair 1970's
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1970's lounge chair which converts to easy chair. New, High-quality velvet zip-off upholstery. Upholstery and method true to original design.
Wood, Upholstery
The "Etcetera" Lounge and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius c.1970
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The iconic "Etcetera" lounge and ottoman by Jan Ekselius circa 1970.This is a vintage item and is in remarkably excellent condition.The frame is intact and durable, the padding is ta...
Jan Ekselius "Etcetera" Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Paris, France
Jan Ekselius (1946-) Lounge chair, circa 1970. Upholstery.
Upholstery
Sold
H 31.11 in W 40.16 in D 24.41 in
Mid Century Etcetera Chair or Chaise Longue and Footstool by Jan Ekselius, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in Zagreb, HR
An Etcetera chair and footstool designed in 1971 by Jan Ekselius for JOC Carlsson, Sweden.
Metal
Sold
H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 29.53 in
Pair of 1970s Swedish Armchairs Model Etcetera by Jan Ekselius for JOC Vetlanda
By Jan Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in London, England
A pair of original structural club armchairs, model “Etcetera” designed by Jan Ekselius in 1970 for J. O.
Fabric
$6,995 / set
H 26 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in L 26 in
Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Iconic Djinn armchair and ottman designed by Olivier Mourgue for French company Airborne. Tubular steel frame and original fabric. Imported from Denmark. Needs upholstery. Ottoman me...
Fabric
$7,770Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 26 in W 38 in D 40 in
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of design history. Here we have a completely original vintage example in original velvet co...
Steel
$3,600 / set
H 29 in W 23 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair and Ottoman, James Inc, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Milo Baughman Scoop Chair and Ottoman for James Inc. - 1950s Sculptural Milo Baughman scoop lounge chair and matching ottoman for James Inc., featuring Baughman’s distinctive low-sl...
Fabric
Jorge Zalszupin, Lounge Chair, Vinyl, Wood, Brazil, 1970s
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
A unique brown vinyl and black-painted wood lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L’Atelier, Brazil, c. 1970s. Provenance: Pé Palito, Belo Horizonte Vinyl has ar...
Faux Leather, Wood
$845
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Niels Eilersen Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Peter Ole Schionning, 1970
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This rare model is in excellent condition. The pinewood frame shows barely any signs of wear, and the brown fabric upholstery is also in perfect condition. Light canvas covers are st...
Pine
The virgola chair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex
By Arflex, Yaacov Kaufman
Located in Toronto, ON
The ‘virgola’ chair was designed by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex and made in 1991. This chair is named after its shape ‘virgola’ which translates to ‘comma’. This iconic shape is both b...
Chrome
Wammes Lounge Chair by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
The Wammes lounge chair, designed by Gerard van den Berg in the early 1970s and produced by Montis in the Netherlands. The design is defined by its generous cream padded leather upho...
Leather
Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini, Eero Saarinen, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Mohair, Wood
$16,700Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 26 in D 28 in
'Sphere' Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, France, 1960s
By Boris Tabacoff, Mobilier Modulair Moderne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible condition on this pair of Boris Tabacoff 'Sphere' lucite lounge chairs, France, circa late 1960s. Designed for Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, these sculptural easy chairs rep...
Fabric, Lucite
1970s Pop Casalino Chair by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge
Located in Wichita, KS
A molded sculptural soft white colored Casalino chair made of automobile strength plastic. A great 1970s design from the POP art period by Alexander Begge and sometimes referred to a...
Plastic
$1,829
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in
Midcentury Lounge Chair Kroken with Ottoman, Ake Fribytter, Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely confortable.
Leather, Rosewood
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chair by Karl Mathsson, 1970s
By Ivan Schlechter, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage "Eva" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson in 1974. The beechwood and hemp webbings has a nice patina and the chair comes with a leather cover hand sewn by Iv...
Hemp, Beech, Leather
Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Lounge Chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro. Finnland, Haimi, 1964. Early Swivel and tilt armchair, produced in the late 1960s by Haimi. Organically shaped fibreglass shell, newly uph...
Steel
Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca chair" in patinated brown original buffalo leather with stool. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Very good v...
Brass
Panton Chair by Herman Miller 1970s
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
As much a sculpture as a chair, the iconic Panton chair was the first molded plastic chair and the culmination of several developments by Verner Panton during his search for the idea...
Plastic
$4,816
H 37.8 in W 34.26 in D 36.42 in
Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and fabric in butter cream color by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s. Iconic lounge chair mod...
Fabric, Bentwood
Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III beige travertine side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid natural tr...
Travertine
Articulating Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Articulating wall sconce Made in Italy Black metal & brass fixture, pivots left to right as well as the shade moves in all directions. Measures: 6.5”w x 21”d x 16”h.
Metal, Brass
$16,000 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, brown leather, Italy, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian ...
Leather
$3,250 / item
H 18 in W 41.125 in D 18 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
Cord, Hardwood
Circle Candle
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
Brass
$750
H 20.5 in W 36.75 in D 1.5 in
Exciting Gino Hollander Style Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Modern
By Gino Hollander
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Gino Hollander style abstract oil painting. This painting is not signed but we believe it to be by the artist.
Paint
$48,400 / set
H 34 in W 21 in D 23 in
Set of 14 Paul Frankl Corset Oak Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman in Latte Bouclé
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sultry large set of 14 Oak Corset Dining Chairs designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Brown Saltman newly professionally restored and refinished in original stain with new cushions...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Modern Murano Glass Art Deco Style "Plume" Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful modern Murano glass Art Deco style chandelier. Featuring textured frosted glass in the shape of plumes. Sure to impress!!
Brass
Italian Brass Door Handles 1950s
Located in CA, CA
A pair of Italian 1950s brass door handles with a textured hand hammered finish forming a v-shape.
Brass
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonl...
Sheepskin, Oak
$13,727
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark. Original black leather upholstery with a loose cushion and a comfortable cushion...
Leather, Walnut
On Hold|$2,859
H 28.35 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
An imposing armchair with leather upholstery. A brutalist design. An imposing yet cozy standalone piece. The combination of dark-stained wood and brown leather is striking. The side...
Leather, Plywood
$13,155 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$8,523
H 59.85 in W 85.83 in D 13.78 in
Cabinet Made in Teak and Cane Panels Attributed to Augusto Romano -Turin School
By Augusto Romano
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Exceptional Italian Midcentury cabinet with a carved teak frame and cane panels. This is an unique piece made in the 1950s by a Turin cabinetmaker on a private commission. The desig...
Cane, Teak
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$2,059 / item
H 27.17 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
Amarante Mirror - oak - gouged - textured - handmade - artisanal - carved
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Designed in 2024 by Project 213A The Amarante Mirror is trapez shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished in a g...
Mirror, Oak
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