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Modern Building and Garden Elements

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Modern Customizable Marble Outdoor Kitchen With Extension
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Senses Kitchen With the usual high-performance materials and a modern design, this kitchen was designed to adapt to different spaces and needs, due to the possibility of adding or ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Modern Modular Sofa for Outdoor With Green Leather and Gold Plated Details
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nomad Modular Sofa - 4 different modules available. The Nomad sofa is more than just a simple piece of outdoor furniture. It is a flexible and adaptable se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

21st Century Leather & Burnished Steel Fireplace Set Handcrafed in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Pinetti’s first-class leather here used to carefully cover this superb fireplace set. A full burnished steel set with broom, poker, tongs and shovel, entirely supported by a round...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Weather-Resistant Upholstery and Foam Sofa White and Yellow
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Flow Sunbed The Flow sunbed features a resistant base that provides stability and support, ensuring that you can fully sink into it. Its soft and cozy design creates a true cloud o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Vintage Life Size Native American Indian Fiberglass Seated Chief and Wolf Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Life Size Native American Indian Fiberglass Seated Chief and Wolf Statue by AAA. Item features a cast fiberglass construction, remarkable det...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Outdoor Dining Table In Carrara Marble With Outdoor Leather Upholstery
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Zest Dining Table Designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, the Zest dining table is constructed with weather-resistant materials. The marble surface is sealed to protect aga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Modern Polished Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant brass fireplace screen features a rectilinear frame in polished and un-lacquered brass with a blackened iron mesh backing. With its modern form and clean lines, this pie...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Pink Nest Egg Hanging Swing Seat
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape. The chair has been designed to be extremely comfortable and has ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Giorgio Collection Outdoor Garden Bar Table with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Garden Collection Outdoor Bar table Stone Top Outdoor Bar table in combination of satined black metal treated in cataphoresis and Black woven cordage....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Garden Lamp End Table with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Garden Collection Outdoor lamp end table in combination of satined black metal treated in cataphoresis and light grey woven cordage. Top in treated "...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Coffee Cocktail Table with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Collection Outdoor oval cocktail table in combination of satined black metal treated in cataphoresis and light grey woven cordage. Top made by slats o...
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2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Giorgio Collection Oasi Outdoor Rectangular Table 118" with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Oasi Outdoor Collection Outdoor rectangular table with top made by slats of treated "CARDOSO" natural stone with inserted ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Back On The Saddle Swing In Green Sand Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Polyester, Teak, Acrylic

21st Century Black Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Acrylic, Polyester, Teak

Chinese Dragon Ceramic Glazed Pedestal Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Chinese dragon solid ceramic glazed table is a stunning piece of artistry and functionality. Crafted with exquisite detail, this table features a vibrant glazed finish adorned wi...
Category

1930s Chinese Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pottery

Giorgio Collection Oasi Outdoor Rectangular Table 79" with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Oasi Outdoor Collection Outdoor rectangular table with top made by slats of treated "CARDOSO" natural stone with inserted ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Brass Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Cove Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 5 x D 3 x H 25 cm Materials: Brass Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Handles are manufactured in...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Decorator Steel Metal Heron Bird Flamingo Garden Sculpture Statue, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Steel Metal Heron Bird Flamingo Garden Sculpture Statue - a Pair. Item features 2 statues included (as pictured), attractive weathered rustic finish, great style and form. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Bronze Klismos Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of six bronze powder coated aluminum klismos garden chairs by Michael Taylor. Newly powder coated and new white Sunbrella fabric cushions. Measur...
Category

1990s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century old silver and Dark Burnished Bronze Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st Century old silver and dark burnished bronze fireplace tools. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this sid...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible outdoor table and chairs set consisting of four chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete in Switzerland, circa ...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Basin "Panama" Made in Grigio Bardiglio Marble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tailor Collection boasts a unique assortment of elements that draw inspiration from the world of tailoring. Expertly crafted by the talented Pibamarmi Style Office, these pieces ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Outdoor Dining Chairs in Brown Teak 'Set of 8'
Located in New York, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Teak

Willy Ghul planter
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Willy Guhl planter extra large size edited by Eternit Called Diabolo.
Category

20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Pompeii Outdoor Dining Table Stainless Steel Base Vein Cut Honed Travertine Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 Pompeii dining table with a stainless steel base powder coated black and a vein cut filled honed travertine 3/4" thick top. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. This table comfo...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine, Stainless Steel

Outdoor Slat Bench in Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Wood Rustic Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 Slat Bench made with vertical grain Douglas fir. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The style of this bench is rustic. The legs are darker than the seat slats for subtle...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Smelting Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large antique smelting pot was used for glass blowing and is a great example of industrial art. It is an object that was made to serve a pur...
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Poltrona Kylindo blu da esterno di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
The Kylíndo armchair is an outdoor seat with reimagined proportions. Born from an extrusion of cylinders, a geometric figure derived from the complete rotation of a rectangle around ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Stainless Steel Flecto Firepit with Ball Feet by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the jewelry design of the 1930s, Muhly's Flecto Fire Pit will add elegance and playfulness to your patio or garden. The polished stainless steel...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poltrona Kylindo verde da esterno di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
The Kylíndo armchair is an outdoor seat with rethought proportions, born from a play on the extrusion of cylinders, a geometric figure derived from the complete rotation of a rectang...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

1980s Contemporary Iron Fireplace Grate
Located in London, GB
A contemporary iron fire grate by or from a design by Stuart Hill. This ingenious design is formed from a single steel plate. A near identical grate is on display in the iron-work se...
Category

1980s English Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Door Handles, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural table - Unique Daté Kan stone design by Okurayama Materiel: Daté Kan Stone and forged iron Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creatio...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Monolithic Font - Two part fountain carved from Roman Travertine
Located in London, GB
Originally designed for Wallpaper* Magazine's annual Handmade exhibition at the Salone del Mobile 2017, Tino Seubert teamed up with Pibamarmi to create a two-levelled indoor font. Tu...
Category

2010s British Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine

Gold Plated Outdoor Coffee Table With Irregular Carrara Marble on Top
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Kai Center Table The Kai outdoor center table is a true masterpiece in terms of design and functionality. Its elegant silhouette is defined by waves that create a harmonious and fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Ron Arad Little Albert Chairs by Moroso
Located in Highland, IN
Ron Arad's landmark "Little Albert" chair design created in 2000 was created both as an upholstered chair, and also in rotationally molded colored polyethylene plastic for outdoor us...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plastic

Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful large sized (35" diameter) 'Handkerchief' concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968 Switzerland in a lovely patinated red exterior finish ...
Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Spectra Dichroic Blinds, Rona Koblenz
Located in Geneve, CH
Spectra dichroic blinds, Rona Koblenz Dimensions: W 108, D 5, H 203 cm Material: Dichroic Borosilicate glass 6mm, SS cable, SS fixings Weight: 35/50KG Fixing methode: Hanging De...
Category

2010s English Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Glass

Monolithic Font - Two part fountain carved from Rosso Etrusco sandstone
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in Travertine for Wallpaper* Magazine's annual Handmade exhibition at the Salone del Mobile 2017, Tino Seubert teamed up with Pibamarmi to create a two-levelled i...
Category

2010s British Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Sandstone

"Andros" Outdoor Side Table in Aluminum and Concrete
Located in Centro, RS
The Andros side table has the inspiration in the brazilian marine corals, that suggests a generous design in the mix of rich materials and diferents textu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete, Aluminum

Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each door pull begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching fixture comes in bespoke length, depending on the number of pearls. The door handles are cast in bronze. Margit Wittig is inspired by modern artists and sculptors such as Giacometti and Ivon Hitchens. Her work is constantly evolving using different textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and complex designs and color. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Working from her studio in London, as well as door handles, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Monolithic Font - Two part fountain carved from Calacatta Marble
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in Travertine for Wallpaper* Magazine's annual Handmade exhibition at the Salone del Mobile 2017, Tino Seubert teamed up with Pibamarmi to create a two-levelled i...
Category

2010s British Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

James de Wulf Concrete Mini Round Side Table, Standard Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If we were to give this little table a persona, it would be our little pup. Always extending a happy welcome home and standing by for support, this little guy is a delight to have around the house. You'll want to keep a few of them around. Solid concrete, suitable for outdoor use. Available in 16" Dia x 16" H and 18" Dia x 22" H. James de Wulf has been widely recognized for his original and innovative work with concrete design and rapidly became known for his ability to fuse advanced concrete technology with aesthetic, modern, and natural concrete forms...
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2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Luna A Disc Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A lighting system with infinite interpretations, the LUNA is a synergy of color, shape, and refracted light. Inspired by a lunar halo, the modular light fixture grows in every direct...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculptural Wash Basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural wash basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama Materiel: Daté Kan Stone Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creation is unique due to...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Ron Arad Victoria Albert Table by Moroso
Located in Highland, IN
Ron Arad's "Victoria Albert" table design created in 2000 was created to accompany his "Little Albert" chair. It was made of rotationally molded colore...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Mini Cove Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 5 x D 2 x H 9 cm Materials: Brass Each piece is sand cast and rumbled finished. Aluminium Pull Handle...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Michael Gustavson Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Two-Part Bench or Two Small Tables
Located in Glen Ellen , CA
Dimensions: 68" long x 14" deep x 20" high. California sculptor Michael Gustavson's colorful "Sunshine" ceramic bench is made from hand-built clay and finished with his signature int...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Knoll Limited Edition 'Topiary Cushion Lounge Chairs' and Side Table, 1997
Located in Hamburg, PA
A fabulous set of Knoll "Topiary" garden chairs and side table. Designed by Richard Schultz. This set is no longer in production but is still in the personal collection of Richard Sc...
Category

1990s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Screen In Straw Marquetry
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Large screen made by our Atelier d'Art J.C., in straw marquetry in various colors, with an Art Deco-inspired design on one side and a contemporary design on the other, thus having a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Straw

Amapola Umbrellas by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Amapola Umbrellas by CEU Large - 118" dia Medium - 98.4" dia Available in different colors. ?Item available for immediate delivery. Shipping is not included. See our shi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Michael Gustavson Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Two-Part Bench "Gemstone"
Located in Glen Ellen , CA
Dimensions: 48" long x 15" deep x 22" high. California sculptor Michael Gustavson's colorful "Gemstones" ceramic bench is made from hand-built clay and finished with his signature in...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Grey Saddle Swing Handmade Crochet Outdoor UV Protected Textile Hammock Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The IOTA Saddle Swings are lightweight and compact. They are good for enjoying the outdoors and kids love them too. You can easily take the hammock like swing with you to hang during...
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Polyester, Teak, Acrylic

Allure Outdoor Swing in brown leather and black fabric and customizable
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Allure swing stands out for the combination of its outstanding materials. Plated stainless steel buckles with outdoor leather straps and premium fabrics, result on a swing with a modern design that brings the charm and elegance of the indoors to a pleasing life outdoors. The whole design of this contemporary outdoor hanging...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Indoor / Outdoor Lineage Bench in Powder-Coated Metal by Muhly Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graphic cutouts add visual interest to the relatively simple form of Muhly's Lineage Bench. Shown here in powder-coated steel, a material suitable for the outdoors, the bench's decor...
Category

2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Grounded Collection Leather-Wrapped Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conceived while in lockdown in 2020, the Grounded Collection from Stephen Kenn is a mediation on being grounded in peaceful creative work, while enduring forced isolation from community. The concept of the collection is a play on the dual definitions of the word "grounded," from "not allowed to participate in social or recreational activities" to "well-balanced and sensible." This piece includes a powder coated basin that has been wrapped in leather and stitched by hand, set in a river rock base. The vegetable tanned leather has been hand-aged to a rich patina using oils and waxes. Planter drains...
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2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone, Steel

2000s Modern Zen Birdhouse Wood Bird Feeder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
2000s Modern Zen Birdhouse Wood Bird Feeder Signed and dated. 7 tall x 11.5 x 11.5 Preowned original vintage. Refer to images.
Category

Early 2000s Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Carrara Marble Floor with Symmetrical Rhombus Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara marble floor with symmetrical rhombus early 20th century Floor reproduced in white of Carrara and Bardiglio or white of Carrara and black marquina, Copy of the sixteenth-century floor of the Church of s. Giuseppe Di Pietrasanta (Lucca). Thickness 2cm Ancient manufacture of origin: Carrara Material Apuan marbles Measures: Maximum length of the tile 31 cm Maximum width of the tile 17...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Outdoor Lounge Chair in Open Wicker Weave
Located in New York, NY
This chair is modern weaving personified. The combined use of two different colors and the open weave technique creates the unique design of this collection. Thanks to its round desi...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Modern building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Myface, Aimee Wilder, sicis, and Bari Ziperstein. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10 and tops out at $375,000 while the average work can sell for $2,919.

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