Vintage Brushed Metal Ribbon Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand Crafted Post-Modern Ribbon Chair Brushed Metal Texture Throughout with Smooth Glossy finish
1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Ribbon Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage Brushed Metal Ribbon Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand Crafted Post-Modern Ribbon Chair Brushed Metal Texture Throughout with Smooth Glossy finish
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Style Rattan Ribbon Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century style rattan ribbon chair with iron legs.
Rattan
1960s, Vintage Cesare Leonardi Ribbon Chairs, Set of 2
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Monrovia, CA
Cesare Leonardi "RIBBON" chairs model CL9. 2 Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi ribbon chairs. 1961 Cesare Leonardi Italian ribbon chairs, beautiful pair of black fiberglass & chro...
Steel
French Design Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chairs by Artifort, 1990s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
Famous items are the Tongue Chair or the Ribbon Chair, featured in several museums such as the MOMA in New York, and Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Metal
Pair of Ribbon Chairs Attributed to Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970, We offer this Pair of Ribbon Chairs attributed to Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi.
Steel
Pierre Paulin, Ribbon Chair, Fabric, Wood, Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered wood and graphic printed fabric Ribbon Chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
Beige Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Astoria, NY
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Beige Upholstered Ribbon Chair, with Turner Ltd label to the underside, mounted on painted wood and mirrored base. 28" H x 39" W x 29" D; seat: 15" H.
Steel
Ribbon Chairs Cl9 by Cesare Leonardi & Franca Seasons for Bernini, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Two CI9 Ribbon chairs by Cesare Leonardi and France Seasons, designed for Bernini in the 1960s.
Steel
Robert Van Horn Mid Century Lucite Ribbon Chair
By Robert Van Horn
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robert Van Horn Mid Century Lucite Ribbon Chair This chair measures: 39 wide x 25 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 20 inches Great Vintage Condition.
Upholstery, Lucite
Original Yellow "Ribbon Chair" Model CL9, by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi
By Bernini, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Original "Ribbon Chair" Model no CL9 - Design by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi, manufactured by Bernini, Italy, 1961.
Chrome
$17,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair Vintage Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chairs Mid-Century
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of vintage Pierre Paulin ribbon chairs. Manufactured by Artifort and distributed by Turner Ltd in the late 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
CL9 Ribbon Chair by Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi Firbreglass Color White
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Model CL9 ribbon chair by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Bernini / Italy, circa 1961 / Moulded fibreglass seating section on chrome tubular base.
Chrome
Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Ribbon Chairs with Ottoman
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Ribbon Chairs with Ottoman The chair measures: 39.5 wide x 30 deep x 27.75 high, with a seat height of 15 inches and arm height/chair clearanc...
Upholstery
Pair of Original Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iconic Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Original Made in the Netherlands labels.
Upholstery, Linen, Wood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Modern Red Wool Ribbon Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Swedish modern red wool upholstered bent plywood chair in the style of the work by Verner Panton for Storz and Palmer. One piece bent plywood frame designed to conform to the body's ...
Wool
Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of Ribbon Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
Fabric, Wood
Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An iconic Ribbon Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.
Fabric, Wood
White Original Fiberglass "Ribbon Chair" Model no CL9, Fiarm
By Fiarm
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This extraordinary "Ribbon Chair" model no. CL9 was designed by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi and manufactured by the Italian company Bernini in the 1960s.
Chrome
Pierre Paulin For Artifort Ribbon Chairs with Ottomans
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a superb pair of Pierre Paulin Ribbon Lounge chairs for Artifort. They are upholstered in a royal blue linen fabric that can be removed for cleaning.
Upholstery
Italian Swivel Bent Plywood Ribbon Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Made from a single continuous ribbon of plywood, the chair embodies the seamless modernist pursuit of form and function - an uninterrupted line that reads as both furniture and sculp...
Metal
Mid Century Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Ribbon Chair, designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
Fabric, Wood
Ribbon Chair With Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing Ribbon Chair with Ottoman in a very rare edition.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1960s Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon Chairs in Caramel Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Nicos Zographos CH28 ribbon lounge chairs in caramel leather, produced by Nicos Zographos Designs Inc. in the 1960s.
Steel
Set of Four Maurizio Tempestini Iron and Rope Ribbon Chairs for Salterini 1950s
By Salterini, John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Troy, MI
Sculptural "Ribbon" patio or dining chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Italy circa 1950's Set consists of 2 armchairs and 2 side chairs with wrought iron frames an...
Wrought Iron
"Ribbon" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic and innovative ribbon chair and matching ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort is a stunning organic form of contoured tubular steel that is ergonomically design...
Steel
Post-Modern 1980s Sculptural Ribbon Form Dark Blue Leather Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dynamic chair has an incredible presence, with an overall form that's reminiscent of the Verner Panton Ribbon chair, with it's sweeping back flowing into the arms.
Leather
$12,825Sale Price / set|28% Off
Pair of 'Ribbon' Lounge Chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, c 1969
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Fiarm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collectors pair of 'Ribbon' lounge chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, designed in 1961 and produced by Fiarm - Elco in Sorzé (Venice) Italy, in 1969.
Fiberglass
Set of Eight Steve Leonard for Brayton Leather Dining Chairs
By Steve Leonard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing and rare set of eight high-back sculptural leather dining armchairs designed in the 20th century by Steve Leonard for Paul Brayton designs. The iconic chairs known as "Ribbon...
Metal
Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
Famous pieces are the “Tongue Chair” or the “Ribbon Chair”, featured in several museums such as the MOMA in New York, and Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Metal
Artifort F545 Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in Original Kvadrat Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Born in Paris in 1927, Pierre Paulin a created his best known pieces in cooperation with the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue Chair, the Ribbon Chair, the Groovy — to name but...
Chrome
$9,500Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of French Organic Modern Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottoman, Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
In these bold forms one can see the influence of Paulin's other works: the ribbon chair, the tongue chair, the groovy chair and "le chat" chair.
Faux Leather
1980s Pair of Postmodern Ribbon Lounge Chairs in Periwinkle Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Post-Modern Lounge Armchairs, reminiscent of the works of Stanley Jay Friedman. The listed price includes the pair of two chairs, as shown. Their sculptural silhoue...
Leather, Wood
Baker McMillen French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ribbon Fauteuil Balloon Back Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture McMillen collection fauteuil balloon back armchair featuring Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling with carved ribbons, floral medallions, and tapered fluted legs....
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A year later he would be employed by the Thonet company and began experimenting with stretching swimwear materials over traditionally made chairs. Around 4 years later he would join...
Steel
$1,047Sale Price|30% Off
20th Century Chippendale Style Varnished Carved Pine Ribbon-Back Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Ribbon-Back Chippendale Style Varnished Carved Pine Side Chair in great vintage condition.
Pine
Set of 6 Mid-Century Black Metal Ribbon Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century black metal "Ribbon" dining chairs with woven rope seats, the seat and arms comfortably sloping in a gently S-curved form, 2 with arms, 4 side chairs.
Metal
Ribbon Armchair by Pierre Paulin, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed in 1966 for Dutch manufacturer Artifort, the Ribbon Chair (model F582) is among his most lyrical achievements: a curling band of foam-upholstered stretch jersey over a tubul...
Metal
Set of Eight Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Patio Chairs for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs with a ribbon detail along the back rest of each.
Wrought Iron
Ribbon Armchair by Pierre Paulin, Customised for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed in 1966 for Dutch manufacturer Artifort, the Ribbon Chair (model F582) is among his most lyrical achievements: a curling band of foam-upholstered stretch jersey over a tubul...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chairs feature a stunning ribbon back design, adding a touch of timeless charm to any dining space.
Textile, Wood
Verner Panton Style Set of 6 Italian Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs Ribbon Form
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Italy, these chairs feature a sleek modern look in a ribbon form.
Metal
Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This collaboration resulted in several iconic works, including the famous Mushroom Chair (1959), the Ribbon Chair (1966), and the Tongue Chair (1968).
Metal
Pair of Two-Tone Modern Cantilever Ribbon Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple yet stunning design, circa late 1980s-early 1990s lounge chair, unmarked but very much in the style of Jaymar Pierre Paulin Louis Durot. Professionally upholstered in black an...
Upholstery
Pair of Dessin Fournir Ribbon-Back Oak Dining Armchairs
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sophisticated pair of oak upholstered armchairs made by Dessin Fournir, Los Angeles, CA. The "Ribbon Back Armchairs" (model #1002A) feature dramatic looped ribbon-back splats with ...
Textile, Oak
French Design Classic Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
Among his most recognised works are the Tongue, Ribbon and Mushroom chairs, several of which are held in museum collections including the MOMA in New York and the Centre Pompidou in ...
Fabric, Foam
Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Salterini, 1955
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Italian wrought iron "Ribbon" dining chairs painted white with gently sloped, mesh metal seats and demilune backs for indoor and/or outdoor use.
Iron
French Design Classic Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
Famous are the Tongue, Ribbon or the Mushroom Chair, featured in several museums such as the MOMA in New York, and Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Fabric, Foam
French Classic Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Renens, CH
Famous are the Tongue, Ribbon or the Mushroom Chair, featured in several museums such as the MOMA in New York, and Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Fabric, Foam
1970s F598 “Groovy” M easy chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Weesp, NL
Working closely with Artifort from the late 1950s, he pioneered the use of stretch fabrics over molded foam, creating iconic pieces such as the Mushroom, Ribbon, and Tongue chairs. H...
Aluminum
Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Born in Paris in 1927, Pierre Paulin a created his best known pieces in cooperation with the Dutch manufacturer Artifort. The Tongue chair, the Ribbon chair, the Tulip — to name but ...
Steel
Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Paulin was most famous for his innovative designs during the 1960s when he worked for Artifort. His most famed chair designs were the Mushroom chair (1959), Ribbon chair (1966...
Steel
Set Of 8 Georgian Mahogany Dining Room Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful set of 8 mahogany ribbon back dining room chairs comprised of 8 side chairs with carved and scrolling rails that mimic the flow of ribbons.
Fabric, Mahogany
Exceptional Set Of 14 Chippendale Style Dining Chairs From Smith & Watson
By Smith & Watson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An beautifully crafted crafted set of 14 Chippendale style Ribbon Back Ladderback dining chairs from Smith and Watson.
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of Six Italian Chippendale Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six Italian dining chairs crafted in the Chippendale taste. The carved walnut frames feature a Venetian style ribbon back.
Brass
Set Of 8 Georgian Mahogany Dining Room Chairs Including 2 Armchairs & 6 Sides
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine set of 8 mahogany ribbon back dining room chairs comprised of 6 side chairs and 2 arm chairs with carved and scrolling rails that mimic the flow of ribbons.
Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Pair Sleek Nicos Zographos Limited Leather & Stainless Steel Club Chairs
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Hudson, NY
Large scale projects at SOM such as the Union Carbide Corporation Building and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery required specific furniture design solutions which Zographos delivered; h...
Stainless Steel
Ribbon Chair by Cesare Leonardi
By Cesare Leonardi
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Model CL9 reinforced fiberglass ribbon chair.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 24.5 in
Vico Magistretti 'Ribbon' Chair in Brown Leather for Asko, Finland
By Asko, Vico Magistretti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Ribbon" chair by Italian designer Vico Magistretti for Asko of Finland in original chocolate brown leather with beech legs. 1980s.
Leather, Beech
Unavailable
H 26 in W 39 in D 27 in
Ribbon Chair "Cl9" by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Bernini/Fiarm 1970s
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
‘CL9’ RIBBON CHAIR CESARE LEONARDI AND FRANCA STAGI FOR FIARM / BERNINI C.1961 CL9 Ribbon chair by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, also known as ‘the easy chair’.
Chrome
White Leather Ribbon Chair
Located in US
Large Fanciful Chair in White Leather after Joe Colombo
Leather, Upholstery
CL9 Ribbon Chair by Leonardi and Stagi
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Designed by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi for Bernini, Italy, 1961. Black lacquered fiberglass frame on chromed tubular steel frame.
Unavailable
H 25 in W 37 in D 29 in
Pair of CL9 Ribbon Chairs by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Fiarm
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple intuition was at the origin of the Ribbon Chair (Nastro). However, a number of years went by before he and Franca Stagi managed to produce a prototype.
Steel
Martin Ballendat for Wiesner Hager, 8 Chairs
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Ballendat is known for the Perillo chair (his version of Pierre Paulin's Ribbon chair) and the N@t chair (for Rossin) Marked: below on seat, see photos.
Plastic
Rare Adrian Pearsall Ribbon Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Houston, TX
Awesome rare Pearsall ribbon lounge chair with sculpture frame and great midcentury lines which gives it the impressive 1950s look.
Set of Five Art Deco Ribbon Back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of five Art Deco ribbon back chairs lacquered in bright orange-newly upholstered in Robert Allen by Duralee.
Lacquer
Salterini Bistro Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Set of four wrought iron ribbon chairs attributed to Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
Set of 8 Mahogany Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs, Fabric Seats
Located in Athens, GA
Set of 8 Chippendale ribbon back dining chairs in solid mahogany. Beautiful light blue fabric seats, generous wide seats for comfort, great color and finish, solid with stretchers, 2...
Mahogany
Pair of 1960s Thonet Armchairs by Pierre Paulin
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
He is perhaps best known for his innovative designs for Artifort of the 1960s the famed Mushroom chair (1959), the Ribbon chair (1966) and the Tongue chair (1968) but Paulin was also...
Chrome, Steel
Set of 6 Ribbon Back Teak Dining chairs by Dux
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Seattle, WA
Stunning set of 6 Dux dining chairs. They have brand new foam and new upholstery.
Teak
Pair of Salterini Iron Outdoor Side Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Southfield, MI
Elegant pair of ribbon form outdoor chairs by Salterini, dating to the late 1950s.
Pair of 1960s Yellow Mushroom Stools by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
He is perhaps best known for his innovative designs for Artifort of the 1960s– the famed Mushroom Chair (1959), the Ribbon Chair (1966) and the Tongue chair (1968)– but Paulin was al...
Foam, Wool
Unavailable
H 41 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Modern Italian Upholstered Chairs Ribbon Motif Walnut Finish, circa 2000
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stylish modern Italian Louis XV style carved and upholstered arm chairs with a delightful woven ribbon motif having a walnut finish.
Beech
Salterini Inspired Armchair
By John Salterini
Located in Long Island, NY
There is a known Salterini armchair with a large ribbon in the center of the back, the ribbon in the chair shown here is most similar or copy.
Wrought Iron
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Table
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Please inquire about the following additional pieces we have for sale in the Tempestini/Salterini ribbon pattern: wall mirrors, dining chairs, and headboards.
Wrought Iron
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Twin/Queen Headboard
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Princeton, NJ
Please inquire about the following additional pieces we have for sale in the Tempestini/Salterini ribbon pattern: wall mirrors, dining chairs, and table.
Wrought Iron
Young Girl Reading
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This painting captures the mood and poise of the original: the lovely young lady—elegantly dressed, well-groomed and with her held up with a lovely ribbon—reposing against a fluffy c...
Oil, Acrylic
Lucite "Ribbon" Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
A lucite chair sculpted in the form of a ribbon. Chair is of a smoked colored lucite.
Lucite
RIBBON CHAIR ; STAGI & LEONARDI
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed 1961 by Cesare Leonardi and Franco Stagi , a white CL9 Ribbon chair made of curved fibreglass over a chromed steel base .
SMOKE LUCITE RIBBON CHAIR "LEONARDI CESARI"
Located in New York, NY
SMOKE LUCITE RIBBON CHAIR "LEONARDI CESARI" WITH MONGOLIAN CURLY LAMB SEAT
Lucite
Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chairs
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, first-issue pair of ribbon chairs model 582, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.
Bouclé, Boxwood
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Ribbon Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Ribbon chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort.
Bouclé
Ribbon Chair By Leonardi Cesare, Franca Stagi
Located in New York, NY
Ribbon Chair by Cesare Leonari, Franca Stagi
Fiberglass, Glass
Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair, Artifort 1966
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Pierre Paulin Ribbon Chair by Artifort and imported to the US by Turner.
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Ribbon Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
All original Pierre Paulin for Artifort ribbon chair circa late 1960's. Features original red lacquered base and original artifort red upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
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