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19th Century Louis XVI Bronze, Wood and Marble Commode by François Linke, France
By François Linke, Jean-François Leleu
Located in North Miami, FL
, marble, stone, bronze, copper, metal, tin Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, polished, gilt, varnished
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Porcelain Handles for Cabinet and Storage, Furniture Handles, England, 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco furniture Handles. Prcelain elements. These Beautiful porcelain pieces will feet on any Storage furniture .
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19th Century English Art Deco Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th-19th century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed wit...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, antique Russian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, designed and produced by an unknown carpenter from St. Petersburg, in good condition. The...
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Late 18th Century Russian Baroque Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Circa 1820 French Restauration Commode in Flame Mahogany, Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
graining and foliate and floral gilt bronze hardware. Hand-carved in France, circa 1820, the stunning chest
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Marble, Stone, Metal, Bronze

French Bookmatched Walnut Louis Philippe Commode, Charcoal Marble Top, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture constructed in the style of Louis Philippe, such as this French commode, are highly sought-after, as these pieces pair well with most furniture styles, as a result of their...
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Walnut and Metal Small Chest, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Small rectangular ark with a flat lid, with a lock of golden metal worked (crown on two facing
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Pair of Charles X Inlaid Burl Maple and Black Marble Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Charles X two-door commodes with burl maple veneer and inlaid marquetry trim and having bronze keyholes and a single top drawer under a black round edged rectangular marble t...
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19th Century Charles X Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique French Commode with Bronze Reliefs and Red Breccia Marble Top
Located in Toronto, ON
Our most coveted antiques are from the Napoleon III era. This spectacular French antique commode is the statement piece you’ve been looking for. What makes this commode so unique are...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Breccia Marble, Metal

French 19th Century Painted Louis Phillipe Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis-Phillipe painted commode circa 1850 with faux marble top and four drawers. This lovely commode features a very interesting and unique trompe l'oeil Saint Anne marble t...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century XV Gilt Bronze Mounted French Commode, Stamped
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
marble top over three long graduated drawers and overall embellished with ornate gilt bronze metal mounts
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1730s French Louis XV Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century Louis XV Style Brown Lacquer Chinoiserie Bronze-Mounted Commode
Located in Austin, TX
A rare Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted brown lacquer commodes decorated in chinoiserie decoration with marble top, two drawers.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Marble, Metal

French 19th Century Louis XV Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Louis XV style commode circa 1800 or earlier. A fantastic charcoal marble top with a molded edge, shaped in the same fashion as the body. A bank of three drawers featur...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass, Ormolu

Antique Country Style English Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charming and useful, this lovely rustic country style 3 wide drawer chest dates to the 19th century
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19th Century American Country Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Oak

Chest. Carved wood, metal. Spanish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest. Carved wood, metal. Spanish school, 16th century. Rectangular casket with a flat lid
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal, Other

Antique Metal Hinged Wood Box Distressed Transport Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Covered Box Hinged Latched Distressed Keyhole Lock transport chest 6.5 h x 10 d x
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

French 19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood Commode w/Six Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers are dove-tailed and fitted with metal bail pulls. Each side of the chest is adorn with raised
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oak and Metal Bound Silver Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century oak and metal bound silver chest, applied with iron side swing handles and corner
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Late 19th Century British Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Oak

Vintage Japanese Carry Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The two stacking units in a reddish-brown stain with black metal mounts. The top chest with two
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent antique Tuareg peoples mixed metal mounted wooden chest / coffer
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Japanese Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
With two drawers. Top section of a two section chest. Elaborate hardware with cranes and clouds
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Semainier or Tallboy Chest on Chest of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Danish semainier or tall boy (chest-on-chest) from the 19th century, featuring a Biedermeier
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19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1840 Chinese hand carved campaign chest
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1840s Chinese Campaign Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A wide classic Korean chest, the top front with double handles and rosette mounts for the deep drop
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19th Century Korean Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Elaborate Rustic Antique Korean Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The classic Korean chest with three short frieze drawers over double doors with large mounts and a
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19th Century Korean Edo Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Mexican Original Painted Wedding Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand crafted & painted Mexican wedding trunk is in fine condition.Notice all the brass trim & brass nail heads or tacks are all original. The condition is remarkable. Fro...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Decorative Islamic Style Copper Tinned Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This beautiful Copper Tinned Chest is hand tooled. It has heavy metal handles and hinges. A nice
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Early 20th Century Islamic Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used in traditional Korean households
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

19th Century American Keepsake Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved decorative box / collector's chest with one fixed, sliding tray and one removable
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used to store family valuables and
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Rare Korean Pakch on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
form, the chest rested on two block feet. Unique shapes of the metal plates include the large diamond
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Rare Korean Gangwon Do Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
populated, the Bandaji chest from Gangwon Do has a unique construction that set apart from the rest of the
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1890s Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Antique Korean Tansu Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Early 20th-Century Korean Tansu Chest is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship
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Early 20th Century Korean Meiji Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Rare Korean Pakch on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bandaji, the chest is distinctive in the dense and thin ironwork hardware with finely pierced lace-like
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique French Napoleon 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet Our exceptional French Napoleon Lock-Side
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
of late Joseon Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used to store
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

19th Wooden Security Jewelry Chest with Wrought Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
Rare and robust 19th-century security jewelry chest made of solid wood with metal reinforcements
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Pair of Apothecary Chest with Kenrick Pulls
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an antique pair of Apothecary Chest. They have Kenrick Pulls. They're nicely constructed
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1880s American Victorian Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Pair of Apothecary Chest with Kenrick Pulls
Pair of Apothecary Chest with Kenrick Pulls
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Korean Pakch on Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
” style Bandaji, the chest is distinctive in the densely ironwork hardware with finely pierced lace-like
Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongan Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
), the chest is distinctive with the finely pierced ironwork hardware with lace-like design that covers a
Category

Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Rare Korean Pakch on Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bandaji, the chest is distinctive in the densely ironwork hardware with finely pierced lace-like design
Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty Original Invoice
Located in Atlanta, GA
invoice (dated to 1840s). Essentially a Korean drop front half-opening chest, Bandaji was widely used in
Category

Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

English 19th Century Painted Work Table-Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
easily out by proportionately large metal handles, sitting over an open compartment at the bottom. A
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19th Century English Industrial Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Bleached Antique 19th Century Louis Philipe Chest
Located in Wichita, KS
beautiful antique Louis Phillip chest from the 19th century that has been recently bleached
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
18th Century book chest in red lacquer. The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Swedish Faux Painted Grain Chest of Drawers
Located in Denton, TX
Solid pine with hand painted faux grain design and faux burl on the drawer fronts. Rococo Revival drawer pulls add to this timeless style.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

English Bow Front Small Chest of Drawers of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of drawers or bedside dresser of mahogany from the 19th century
Category

19th Century English Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Regency Marble Chest of Drawers, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful chest of drawers realized in France in 19th Century, in Régence Style. Royale marble
Category

19th Century Italian Regency Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Semainier or Tall Chest of Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French semainier or tall chest of walnut with marble top, featuring a slightly narrower
Category

19th Century French Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Decorative Embossed Chinese Pillow Chest / Box with Leather Cover
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique Qing Dynasty pillow chest made of wood and covered with leather. The front and sides are
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Large 19th-Century Asian Jewelry Chest – Black Lacquer Sculpted Hardware
Located in NICE, FR
Refined and visually striking, this large 19th-century jewelry chest showcases exceptional
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1880s Chinese Napoleon III Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Early 18th Century Louis XVI Kingwood Small Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A Louis XVI kingwood small chest with brass mounts. Opens to a metal lined interior and two velvet
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Early 1700s French Louis XVI Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rustic Antique Peasant Wooden Chest in Dark Brown, 19th Century Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rustic 19th-century Finnish peasant chest in wood with metal corner reinforcements and decorative
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Late 19th Century Finnish Rustic Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

WMF Box Jewelry Chest Antique Art Nouveau Silvered Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare WMF jewelry box Art Nouveau circa 1900 silvered chest with floral decors very high
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Early 1900s Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900 s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Rajasthani Shekhawati Merchant's Footed Chest Box India 1900's. Early 20th Century Indian
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Chest Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive hand-painted Folk Art box from the Late 19th Century. The box has been hand-painted in black, red, blues and green. There appears to be either twos horses or maybe unicorn...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Metal Chest

Materials

Metal

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Antique Metal Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique metal chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique metal chest — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique metal chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique metal chest made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique metal chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jones Brothers Co., Jacob and Josef Kohn and Mappin Webb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Metal Chest?

Prices for an antique metal chest start at $225 and top out at $35,500 with the average selling for $3,950.

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.

Questions About Antique Metal Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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