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Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key. Kneehole desk with (3) slim
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Nickel
Piero Zen Small Desk with Maple and Mather of Pearl Inlays, Italy Milan
By Carlo Zen
Located in Sacile, PN
Piero Zen small desk with nickel silver feet and frezies, maple and mather of pearl inlays, circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Alpaca, Wood
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 24.02 in
Demilune French Art Deco Cerused Oak and Nickeled Bronze Mounted Desk
Located in New York City, NY
A French modern cerused oak demilune desk with nickeled bronze linear hardware details decorating
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Modern Desk with Polished Nickel Supports
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern desk with rectangular starburst veneered walnut grain top with a Macadamia finish, four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Metal
Bamboo and polished nickel desk
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo and polished nickel two drawer desk with smoked glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Nickel Desk Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Clock nickel desk with structure in
polished nickel finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Travel Foldable Writing Desk Table Leather Nickel Mahogany
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This foldable writing desk is made from mahogany in a driftwood finish with leather and nickel
Category
2010s Unknown Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Asymmetric Walnut Desk w/ Nickel Accents, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
An asymmetric desk executed in walnut, featuring walnut stretchers, nickel hardware, and accents
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
1930s French Art Deco Desk in Black Lacquer with Nickeled Metal Applications
Located in Ulm, DE
Desk
Piano lacquer, black high gloss
Metal applications, freshly nickel-plated
Non-functional
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Narrow modular/ reversible/ Minimalist Desk in Two Tone Wood and Nickel
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco slim and streamline unusual desk in two tone wood with side storage compartment
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Desk, Rosewood Veneer, Nickel, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful balanced Art Deco Desk in high-gloss lacquered east-indian Rosewood with nickel plated
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Art Deco Desk, Black Lacquer, Leather, Nickel, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant straightlined Art Deco Desk from France circa 1930.
Fully restored condition with black
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Nickel
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Matis Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Matis with structure in solid mahogany wood
in black lacquered finish. With brushed nickel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
1970s Italian Vintage Curved Nickel Legs 3-Drawer Ash Tree Center Desk/Console
By Schirolli
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern center desk in ash tree of clean sleek shape, very well designed, the top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron, Nickel
H 29 in W 58 in D 25.75 in
J.W. Benson Nickel Finished Nautical Desk Clock with 2 Enamel Dials from 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Nautical Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Other
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
"Tecnica" Walnut Top Desk with Tie Rods Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a desk, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 29.1 in W 82.6 in D 39.4 in
Carl Auböck Model #8040-1 Knob in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #8040-1 Knob in Nickel.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Acce...
Materials
Nickel
Carl Auböck Model #8040-2 Knob in Nickel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #8040-2 knob in nickel.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Acce...
Materials
Nickel
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, desk, black lacquered wood, nickel-plated steel, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Art Deco Desk with Leather Chair, Rosewood Veneer, France, 1930s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
Top Class original french Art Deco Executive Desk with original leather swivel armchair from France
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cartographer's set. An English, nickel architect's or draughtsman's case by
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 11.82 in D 5.32 in
Tulare Desk
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Shown in oiled walnut and gunmetal steel with burnished bronze hardware, the Tulare desk features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Executive Desk in Black
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, desk, black lacquered wood, nickel-plated steel, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's instrument set. An English, nickel steel draughtsman's tool case
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Executive Walnut Desk by Harvey Probber, C. 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Westport, CT
A large-scale desk executed in walnut, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950-1959. Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
Factory / house: Black Star and Frost
Style / Reference: Footed Desk Clock
Metal / Material: Gilt
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Modern Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk/vanity by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer, with a painted white wood finish on
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
wonderful and any desk for bedside table. It has a classic look and it runs for 8 days as well and keeps
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century Desk - Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century Desk or dressing table with our Mangrove primavera veneer with inset breakfront top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Metal
1930´s Art Deco "Minister" Desk, Double Sided, Mottled Mahogany - Barcelona
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco "Minister" desk, double sided in solid wood with mottled mahogany veneer, base with
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Progetto 1 Italian White Metal Desk Table by Monica Armani, 2005
Located in Delft, NL
Progetto 1 Italian White Metal Desk Table by Monica Armani
A white metal desk, the Progetto 1
Category
20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Nickel
J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Eugene Printz Art Deco Modernist Desk Accessory
By Eugene Printz
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic and beautiful Eugene Printz art deco modernist desk accessory.
Made with high quality
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Nickel
Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Jewelers
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stone, Nickel
Disc Desk from On Madison
Located in Pasadena, CA
Glamorous desk in cerused oak with brass porthole details on the legs by On Madison. To order, 8-10
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Criss Cross Desk by Alex Muradian
By Alex Muradian, Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Introducing our exquisite nickel-plated criss-cross desk, meticulously handcrafted in our
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
-stand (desk) workplace is a Firenze (Italy) photo studio tripod from the 1960s, which later became known
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co. Stone and Metal Desk Clock with Original Dial and Hands, 1930's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
day movement. The two tone nickel and gilded brass case is perfect for an elegant desk or dresser. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stone, Brass, Nickel
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk. Desktop covered in a green leather. Built-in gooseneck lamp wrapped in black leather with nickel
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Nickel Plated, Manufactured 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos II from Jaeger LeCoultre
Switzerland
Nickel-plated brass
Year of manufacture 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Ambassador Desk Designed by De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
A fine Art Deco Ambassador desk Designed by De Coene Frères.
A partner desk with bowed front and
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Nickel
Gianfranco Frattini desk for Cantieri Carugati in cherry wood, Italy 1958
By Cantieri Carugati, Franco Bettonica, Gian Franco Frattini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini, rare desk with wooden structure and supports and nickel-plated metal handles
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 43.31 in D 25.99 in
20th Century French Art Deco large Oak Vintage Office Desk / Writing Table
Located in New York City, NY
are adorned with nickel bronze hardware.
With its expansive surface area, this freestanding desk
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 33 in
Limited Edition Desk by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed, Dated and Numbered
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is in stock and ready to ship.
Signed, dated and numbered 2/11.
Beautiful desk in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Brass
Scissor, Letter Opener, Leather Desk Set
Located in Denton, TX
Gold leaf design on bankers green leather holder with nickel plated letter opener and D shaped
Category
20th Century North American Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Essenze Desk Accessories Set by Nino Basso
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated desk accessories set, from Essenze Collection, is made of brier from Erica, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Jaeger LeCoultre, Silver Atmos Clock, Original Nickel Plated, Swiss, 1973
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Silver Atmos table clock with smoky grey dial
Switzerland
Nickel-plated brass
Year of manufacture
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Art Moderne Desk by Jean Desnos for Rambaudi-Dantoine, France, 1930s
By Jean Desnos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1930s art moderne style bookcase with attached desk by Jean Desnos for Rambaudi-Dantoine
Category
Vintage 1930s French Streamlined Moderne Desks
Materials
Nickel
Galucharme Desk Accessories Set #3 by Nino Basso
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Milan, IT
wonderful desk set, with letter-opener, magnifying lens and clock-paperweight, from Galucharme Collection in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Galucharme Desk Accessories Set #1 by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
From Galucharme collection in coffee chromatic color, this is a very special and high-class desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Bauhaus Desk by Erich Diekmann, Rosewood Veneer, Restored, Germany, 1920s
By Bauhaus
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, well restored Bauhaus Executive Desk, attributed to Erich Diekmann, Germany, 1923-1925 at
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 31.11 in W 63.39 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Art Deco Sculpted Silver New Haven Collectible Desk/Mantel Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Sculpted Silver New Haven Collectible Desk/Mantel Clock
Beautifully sculpted
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord
STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
CIRCA
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Ebonized and Lacquered Graceful Writing Desk
By Kravet Furniture
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An ebonized and lacquered mahogany desk from Kravet Furniture. The writing desk features graceful
Category
Late 20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Jaeger LeCoultre, Silver Atmos Clock from 1955, Revised and New Nickel-Plated
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
nickel-plated case.
White dial ring with silver numerals. As usual on the early models with horizontal 3
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Bucherer Stone and Metal Art Deco Desk Clock with Original Dial 1930's
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bucherer Jewelers
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Stone
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Mid-Century Modern Stitched Leather Desk Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A classic stitched leather desk set in dark green leather, attributed to Jacques Adnet. The set
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
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- What color is black nickel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The coating on black nickel has a black tint. Black nickel is darker than polished nickel, which is mirror-like yet has a silvery hue.
- Is Napier jewelry nickel-free?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether Napier jewelry is nickel-free varies from piece to piece. Contemporary Napier jewelry is mostly free of nickel, but vintage pieces may or may not be. If you're sensitive to nickel, you can purchase a nickel testing kit to detect the metal in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Napier jewelry.
- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
- What is a kneehole desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a bed desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
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- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- What is a waterfall desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an executive desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a modular desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
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