Louis XV Furniture
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Item Ships From: France
Style: Louis XV
Late 19th century Attributed to Theodore Levigne Oil on Canva, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful large canvas attributed to Théodore Levigne (1848-1912), gallant scene in Louis XV style.
Large oil on canvas. Romantic scene.
Very beautiful gesture by the painter. U...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Risler
Carre - Important Table Centerpiece In Sterling Silver XIXth Century
By Risler
Carré
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important solid silver centerpiece in two parts formed by a tray decorated with waves and a planter surmounted by a putti, decorated with shells and crustaceans.
Dimensions: tray 73 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Imari Porcelain Planter, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese porcelain and French gilded bronze mount.
Important Imari Porcelain planter with a polychrome and golden decoration of cranes, carp and lion, on a blue vermiculated backgro...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Velor Fabric Louis XV Armchair with Original Patina
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 19th century velor fabric Louis XV armchair with original Patina. Former pink fabric.
Nice manufacture.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$965 Sale Price
41% Off
Carved Oak Sculpture Representing Saint Louis de Gonzague, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved oak sculpture representing Saint Louis de Gonzague, 18th century.
An 18th century Italian carving of Saint Louis de Gonzague in carved oak...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rare Ormolu Fire Screen in the Louis XV Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare ormolu fire screen in the Louis XV style.
Rare Napoleon III period gilded bronze fire screen, very fine quality fireplace front in the Louis XV style, 19th century.
H: 75cm. W:...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Entrance Hall Lantern from Château Léoube in Bormes
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental 5-light ormolu entrance hall lantern beautifully designed in Louis XV style. The polylobed mounts are finely decorated with flowery baskets, a...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style Silver and Crystal Ewers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV style silver and crystal ewers.
Pair of silver and crystal ewers in the Louis XV style, 19th century.
h: 22cm , D: 11cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver
$4,615 / set
Pair Of Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry And Gilt Bronze Side Tables
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rich ornamentation of finely chiseled gilded bronze, gray Saint Anne marble top.
Opening two drawers on the front, one drawer on one side and a retractable shelf revealing a top ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Deux importants éléments de boiserie d
époque Louis XV
Located in PARIS, FR
Paire de boiseries décoratives d'entrée représentant l'un amour assis et l'autre un vase. La base sculptée est constituée d'arabesques dans un motif de feuillage. L'ensemble est laqu...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tables attr. to J.-E. Zwiener, France, circa 1885
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XV style tables forming a pair, in a scalloped shape, opening with a drawer on the belt and made in wood veneer. Their tray surrounded by a bronze mold is decorated wi...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Series of Four Louis XVI Style Wall Lights with Parrots, After 1885
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This series of four gilt bronze wall lights featuring a porcelain parrot was made for l’Escalier De Cristal after 1885, year during which Henry and Georges Pannier start to manage th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Venetian Louis XV style chest of drawers. 1950s. LS5492709H
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV and Venetian style chest of drawers, jumping shape, in engraved, gilded and lacquered wood, opening on the front with three dr...
Category
1950s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Unusual Wrought Iron and Marble Rocaille-Style Console, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely demilune console table with a forged iron base in the Rocaille style, decorated with acanthus leaves and shell motif. The iron has a gorgeous patina. Original pink marble top.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Style Petite Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A petite ornate Louis XV baroque style wall mirror, crafted from wood and gilded stucco in a striking scalloped design. Dating from the 18th century, this petite and stylish mirror s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Carved and Gilded Wood Console, Marble Top, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved and gilded wood console, marble top, 18th century.
A Louis XV period console in carved and gilded wood, marble top, 18th century.
h : 8...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carved wooden fireplace with putti decoration – Late 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant carved wooden fireplace dating from the end of the 18th century, made of fir and walnut. Its pediment is decorated with a rich carved decoration of foliage scrolls and a cent...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Late 19th Century Vases in Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of green marble “vert de mer” baluster-shaped vases. They are richly decorated with gilt bronze Louis XV-style Rocaille, foliage, flowers, and seeds that wind up around the paun...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Carved, Painted and Gilded Wood Pedestal Table, Louis XV style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved, painted and gilded wood pedestal table, Louis XV style.
Table, pedestal table in carved, painted and gilded wood, marble top, Louis XV style, 20th century.
h: 77cm, d: 51cm
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,650 Sale Price
20% Off
C Fabini, Watercolor, The Sedan Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large and beautiful framed water-colour painting, representing a scene in an 18th century castle, where the sedan chair has just arrived to bring up its passenger; splendid decor of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paint
French 18th C. Louis XV/XVI Transitional Ormolu Mounted Secretaire by RVLC
Located in PARIS, FR
A Louis XV/XVI transitional ormolu mounted tulipwood secretaire by RVLC
Rare and elegant secretary of elliptical shape, veneered on all sides of rosewood with herringbone decoration...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$30,177 Sale Price
25% Off
Important Terracotta Representing a Baby
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Terracotta representing a baby doll who writes, accompanied by his bird, early 20th century, Louis XV style.
Measures: H: 42 cm, W: 40 cm, D: 30 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$2,130 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Commode from the 1950s, Painted and Gilded, Very Well-Made
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Italian Commode from the 1950s, Painted and Gilded, very Well-Made.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Commode in violet wood veneer stamped by Lapie
Located in Paris, FR
Grave chest of drawers in violet wood veneer opening with four drawers in three rows. Richly decorated with chased rocaille bronzes, such as falls, sabots, pull handles, key escutche...
Category
1770s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV-Style Vitrine with Marquetry Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV-style vitrine crafted of veneered rosewood, amaranth and satinwood. Elegantly set upon cabriole legs, the showcase is distinguished by a luxurious marquetry decoration featu...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Carved and gilded wood jardinière, Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
French work from the second half of the 19th century. This elegant jardinière features an openwork structure with lattice motifs, enhanced by rich ornamentation of foliate scrolls an...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Gervais Durand, 19th Century Middle Desk in Marquetry
Bronze Style Louis XV
Located in Beaune, FR
Beautiful flat Louis XV style desk. It is inlaid with chiseled golden bronzes. It is double sided so can be placed in the center of a room. On one side, it has 3 drawers and the leat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace Sculpted Out of Red Griotte
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful antique Louis XV style fireplace was made out of Red Griotte marble during the 19th century. Extremely curved and decorated with fles...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Griotte Marble
Gilt Wood Little Bench - Relaxing Armchairs - Louis XV Style - XIXth century
Located in Beaune, FR
Very pretty little Louis XV style bench in gilded wood circa 1870-1880. It is covered with red tapestry. Ideal for a living room or bedroom, it is very decorative. The wood is in goo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks from the Louis XV period resting on an animated circular base, with a baluster-shaped barrel with torso fluting. The candlesticks have kept thei...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$814 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Double Sided Desk Louis XV Walnut Attributed J.F Hache
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Marseille, FR
Double sided desk Louis XV walnut attributed to J.F Hache (1730-1796) dating from the eighteenth century. Very good state of conservation despite traces of restoration on the drawers...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Little Sofa
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely little living room sofa in painted wood with pretty tapestry. Provencal Louis XV style work with 2 seats. Good general condition, stable and the structure is very solid.
Dime...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Covered Vases Attributed to Maison Lexcellent, France, Circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Important pair of curved shape Louis XV style covered vases attributed to Maison Lexcellent, with godrons, in Aswan granite, gilded and chiseled bronze. The lid is topped by a pomegr...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Granite, Bronze
$56,804 Sale Price / set
45% Off
Louis XV period fireplace in Panazeau marble with finely carved entablature
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XV period fireplace was made from Calacatta marble.
Its lintel is decorated with an asymmetrical shell, typical of the Louis XV period . The central shell is surrounded b...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Pair of Century Watercolors in the Style of Vernet
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of 18th century watercolors in the style of Vernet or Lacroix representing city of Marseill (France).
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Inkwell signed by François Linke, Gilt Bronze and Lacquer, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This rare Louis XV–style inkwell by François Linke (1855–1946) is crafted in Chinese lacquer and finely cast gilt bronze. Known as one of the most important Parisian cabinetmakers of...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Carle Van Loo, La Halte De Chasse Oil on Canvas, 19th Century French School
By Charles-André van Loo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
After Carle Van Loo, La halte de chasse (1737) (in english « The hunting halt »).
Large oil on canvas with a black lacquered frame with gilt molded hi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Six-light gilt bronze cage Chandelier with cut crystal pendants and daggers
Located in Paris, FR
Large six-light cage chandelier, with its gilded bronze frame, richly adorned with tassels and cut crystals as well as glass daggers. It ends with a faceted ball. This Louis XV-style...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Pair Queen Louis XV cabriolet armchairs green velvet upholstery 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Louis 15 style cabriolet armchairs in beech wood, covered in almond green velvet fabric. Napoleon 3 Period.
2 Very beautiful flat-backed armchairs called “à la rein...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,082 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Andirons in Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XV style andirons with rocaille decoration. They are decorated with ormolu and chased putti sitting on a moving base. One putto wearing a crown of wheat is holding a sh...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$5,443 / set
18th Century style 30 arms Carquois Chandelier in nickel and gold finish
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This chandelier is the declination of the very famous quiver model of the eighteenth century, probably by Louis François Feuchère. Following the success of the initial model, the qui...
Category
2010s French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Gold, Nickel
Milan Chandelier with 16 Lights in Nickel Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This chandelier is a reinterpretation of the Louis XV style (with its three floors in the form of a capped eight) but also of the First Empire style (with the balloon models with met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
18th Century Style Lion Head Wall Lamp with 3 Lights in Gilted Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Like many animal motifs, the lion was highly prized by eighteenth-century ornamentalists. It can be found in a light arm by Pierre Thomire dating from 1788 and preserved in the Metro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Gold
19th Century Porcelain Gueridon Table in Rocaille Style
Located in Paris, FR
This one-of-a-kind gueridon table crafted in the Louis XV style, is a tour de force of porcelain design. Exotic fruits, flowers, butterflies and birds on branches pecking fruits deco...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted and patinated wood, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in walnut and patinated wood, Napoleon III period
Category
1850s European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A 19th Century French antiques giltwood loveseat Louis XV style Marche Biron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent loveseats giltwood louis xv style in exelent condition and surely executed by one of the best parisian interior design of this time
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Wood and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Tables in the Louis XV Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV style mahogany and gilt bronze pedestal tables, Napoleon III period.
Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability.
H: 70cm, D: 35cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs - carved molded wood - blue - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A very attractive pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs in molded and carved wood with flower motifs.
The front legs are arched and end in crowbars. The rear legs are saber-shap...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Pair of giltwood console with marble top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautifull pair of louis XV style four legged console in gilded wood with marble top ,the carving on the front and sides are remarkable, the four legs are joined by a spacer ,a...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century, Cast Iron
Marble Fireplace at the Greek Muses
Located in Beaune, FR
Exceptional cast iron fireplace and black marble top decorated with Greek Muses.
On the left is represented the muse "Thalia". She is crowned with ivy and...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
$23,609 Sale Price
30% Off
18th Century Louis XV Ceiling Light in Black Bronze and 18K Gilt Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This ceiling light is composed of an inverted glass pyramid, whose birth is set with a bronze line.
It is punctuated at the base of its edges by four f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional Louis XV chest of drawers called "commode sauteuse" in rosewood veneer, violet wood and stained wood, curved on three sides and topped by a Royal marble top. It opens in ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Painted Wood and Glass-Top Table, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Small rectangular wooden table, painted oxblood red. The top has a thick, frosted glass pane, and is raised on elegant, cabriole legs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Brass Andirons (Fire Dogs), Early 20th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
A refined pair of French brass andirons dating to the early 20th century, sourced in southwest France. Each andiron features a classically detailed brass façade with a substantial ca...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large gilt bronze stair newel finial – Maison Fontaine, Paris – 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Impressive and elegant gilt bronze stair ball, Parisian work circa 1880–1900, stamped “FT” for the renowned Maison Fontaine, one of the finest Parisian bronzework and luxury hardware...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
console and its 19th century mirror in patinated wood and marble circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
console and its 19th century mirror in patinated wood and marble circa 1880
patina not original but old
dim mirror : 150x62x4 cm
dim console : 91x58x36 cm
possible to sell separately
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Corner Consoles, Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Two Rococo style giltwood corner consoles, carved with naturalistic, voluptuous flowing foliage and scrolls. The console table reached the height of fashion in France during the Loui...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 18th Century Country Style Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome set of four antique beechwood chairs, with original green paint, and rush seats. Elegantly curved front foot rests. Wide and comfortable.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Rush, Beech
$4,970 / set
Louis XV Style Polychrome Sparkler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This very elegant and usual firescreen is made out iron, then hand painted the actual patina is not damaged.
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Rocaille Ormolu Mantel Clock with Floral Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Mantel clock in gilt and sculpted bronze featuring abundant Rocaille motifs such as rinceaux, shells, distressed leaves, and scrollwork. Putti engaged in activities such as reading, ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis Xv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include François Linke, Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, and Jean-Baptiste Greuze. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $1,353,646 while the average work can sell for $4,763.
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