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Danish Midcentury Sofa by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Classic midcentury sofa upholstered in French Velvet standing on solid mahogany legs. Designed by
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
established as a reinterpretation of modernity during the 1940s, and the new Swedish Modern style, early and
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Early Pine Sofa Bed, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
carried in the heritage of traditional allmoge (folk art) design is evident in this sofa. This “CM” signed
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Couch, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage couch upholstered with springs and foam. The coating is in velvet.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
1940s Swedish Curved
Loveseat
Sofa
Located in London, GB
A curved 'loveseat' sofa, in its original blue velvet upholstery
Sweden, circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Chresten Findahl Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Chresten Findahl Brodersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Chresten Findahl two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs and arms of stained beech
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Midcentury 1940s Curved Danish Sofa in Lambs Wool
Located in London, London
Curved sofa
Upholstered in lambs wool
Stained beech legs
1940s Danish
Measure: Seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Small Midcentury Curved 1940s Danish Two-Seat Sofa
Located in London, London
Two-seat sofa
Tub shaped
Beech legs
Brass feet
Danish 1940s
Can be reupholstered at
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Renzo Zavanella Attribution, Large Sofa, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s.
By Renzo Zavanella
Located in High Point, NC
A large shearling and stained wood sofa attributed to Renzo Zavanella, Italy, 1940s.
Seat height
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
An angle sofa with footstool. Springs padding, feather cushions with trimming and fringes
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Feathers
Classic Midcentury, Danish Design Sofa by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in upholstered in French velvet. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in 1940s
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940s Empire Sofa In Gold Damask
Carved Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly designed sofa from the early 1940s in a beautiful gold silky damask upholstery. The frame
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Silk, Damask, Upholstery
1940s Button-Tufted Winter White Wool Curved Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored 1940s Art Deco curved sofa upholstered in winter white wool. Rolled and splayed button
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Large Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing large three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s.
Lovely shape and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
1940s Danish Banana Shaped Scalloped Sofa in Blush Pink
Located in London, England
An elegant and imposing 1940s Danish banana-shaped scalloped sofa in the style of Viggo Boesen. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish Midcentury Curved Banana Form Sofa Mohair Fabric, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s Danish curved sofa often referred to by the Danes as banana form sofa. This sofa has a really
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Danish Cabinet Maker Mahogany and Upholstered Sofa, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Danish cabinet maker quality mahogany and upholstered sofa, circa 1940s, with rectangular back
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
1940s Danish Sofa by Alfred Christensen in Ivory Bouclé
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The sofa is
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s
By A. J. Iversen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s three-seat sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. We don't know the maker and
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s three-seat sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. We don't know the maker and
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Art Deco Sofa, Green Fabric and Mahogany, France, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco Sofa, green fabric and mahogany, France, 1940s.
This voluptuous sofa is executed with
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Danish Three Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
- Suitable for new upholstery.
- Height of seat 47 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Bauhaus Minimalist Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome plated parts with some signs of use
Original pillows with some signs of use
height of seat 37 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Metal
1940s, Frits Henningsen Sofa, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use.
- Measure: height of seat 43 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Shakerbase of steel.
Made
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Steel
Sofa, Spring
Device
and Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa; spring padding, velvet covering. Good conditions, shows small signs of wear.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s.
Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in light
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s.
Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940s Cabriole Leg Sofa With Colorful Linen Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic form sofa is supported by carved mahogany cabriole legs. Vintage upholstery in a
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
1940s Cabriole Leg Sofa With Colorful Linen Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic form sofa is supported by carved mahogany cabriole legs. Vintage upholstery in a
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s
Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in green
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940s Curved Sectional Sofa In Pink Damask Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Elliptical two piece sectional sofa in original pink damask upholstery. Curved sides are channeled
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Silk, Damask, Upholstery
Classic 1940s Regency Destressed Leather Sofa
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1940s Regency destressed leather sofa, nicely worn, extremely comfortable, back measures 30
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Glamorous 1940s Hollywood Curved Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous 1940s Hollywood curved back sofa with tufted back, scrolled sides and rouched detailing
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable
- Suitable for new upholstery
. Height of seat 40cm.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Danish Green Velvet Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Green Velvet Sofa, 1940s.
Danish Mid-Century Modern Two seater loveseat in green
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940s Danish Vintage Curved Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage Danish curved banana sofa from the 1940s.
This is of exceptional quality, it
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Jacob Kjær. Two seat sofa with blue wool fabric, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær two-seat sofa upholstered with blue wool.
Legs of oak and mahogany.
Made in the 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Oak, Wool, Mahogany
1940s Harvey Probber Sleek Hollywood Regency Sleek Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Amazing sleek curvy design on this Harvey Probber sofa from the 1940s. Very low profile 'invisible
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Swedish Curved Red Velvet Sofa
Located in London, GB
A red velvet curved sofa
Sweden, circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1940s Empire Sofa In Gold Damask And Carved Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly designed sofa from the early 1940s in a beautiful gold silky damask upholstery. The frame
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Silk, Damask, Upholstery
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa in Original Green Mohair, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green wool fabric. The sofa has springs
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Large Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Danish modern design from the 1940s. It has a simple
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to Paul Boman, Circa 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of documentation we won't
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
This exceptional piece of Swedish furniture was designed in the 1940s by master cabinetmaker and
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
1940s Dunbar Attr. Square Channeled
Button Tufted 108" Sofa.
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Dunbar, according to the nonagenarian original owner, circa 1940s long sofa. Nine feet in
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood
Danish Sheep Skin Sofa Attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved three seater sofa attributed to Flemming Lassen. Produced in Denmark during the 1940s by
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Antique Art Deco Navy Blue Velvet Sofa Couch 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible and rare antique velvet Art Deco sofa is circa 1940. The sofa has a classic Art
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Maple
Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Blue Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940-50s large size curved three-seat sofa in blue mohair fabric. The
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Modern Sofa with Sheepskin, Attributed to Flemming Lassen, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish modern three seat sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. Designed and produced in Denmark
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
1940s White Wool Sofa With Festooned Back
Side Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
This even arm, or tuxedo, sofa is upholstered in a soft creamy white wool, with tapered, dark
Category
20th Century American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Carl Malmsten Pine Sofa Bed and “Visingsö” Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
carried in the heritage of traditional allmoge (folk art) design is evident in this set of a sofa and
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Hollywood Sofa by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Feel like a movie star sitting on this spectacular sofe newly reupholstered in silver bergamo fabric.The legs are ebonized and the back has button back detailing.
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20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models - like this sofa - are widely renowned for their
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
1940s Danish Modern Cabinet Maker Banana Sofa Attributed to Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Unique 1940s Danish Modern Cabinet Maker Banana-Style Sofa, attributed to major furniture
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa, Stained Wood Legs and Alpaca, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful curved Danish Cabinetmaker sofa from 1940s. Newly upholstered in 100% Alpaca wool in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Danish Modern Kaj Gottlob Sofa for Cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By Kaj Gottlob, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and rare 3-seater sofa designed by Kaj Gottlob in the 1940s and made at master
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
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Vintage 1940s Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage 1940s sofas available for sale. The range of distinct vintage 1940s sofas — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage 1940s sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage 1940s sofas are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage 1940s sofas have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carl Malmsten, A.J. Iversen and Birte Iversen are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage 1940s Sofas?
Vintage 1940s sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $615 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage 1940s Sofas
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a sofa is vintage, first look for labels and stamps on the frame, the back or the cushions. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your sofa via these markings, and from there, you can conduct research to learn when the company was active and making pieces similar to yours. To be classified as vintage, a sofa must be between 20 and 99 years old. More recently crafted pieces are contemporary, while older sofas are antique. If you're unable to find any markings or would like an expert opinion, work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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