Rationalist Bauhaus Tubular Side Chair, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Rationalist Bauhaus side chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Chrome
Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Chairs
Metal
Rationalist Bauhaus Tubular Side Chair, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Rationalist Bauhaus side chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Chrome
Metal
$1,512
H 36.62 in W 20.87 in D 24.41 in
Original Early Vintage Tubular Side Chair, Black Manchester Fabric, circa 1930
By Willem H. Gispen, Paul Schuitema, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Beautiful original side chair. Elegant design with black Manchester upholstery. The upholstery has minor
Chrome
$822Sale Price|28% Off
H 35.44 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in
Rare Large Side or Easy Tubular Chair with Original Painted Wood, circa 1930
By Bauhaus
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
comfortable high tubular side chair or easy chair with the original paired black plywood. As a collector for
Metal, Chrome
$325
H 29 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Tubular Chrome Cantilever Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Tubular Chrome Cantilever Side Chair with Burlap Seat
Chrome
$295 / set
H 26 in W 13 in D 15 in
Vintage Children's Small Mid Century Tubular Metal Side Chairs - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Children's Small Mid Century Tubular Metal Side Chairs - A Pair. Item featured is a Small
Metal
Pair of Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs
By Breuton, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Brueton Industries Brno Tubular Chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Chrome plated
Chrome
$1,200
H 33 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass side chair, constructed of tubular brass, squared brass, and metal mesh, executed in
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Chrome and Vinyl Tubular Chairs, a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 3 Vintage 1960s Chrome and Vinyl Tubular Chairs. Good vintage condition. Chrome in very
Chrome
$1,050
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Navy Velvet, Steel Tubular Legs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
restored these side chairs with polished steel tubular legs, using our stunning collection of Italian
Steel
French Mid Century Plastic String Chair with Tubular Steel Frame
By Philippe Starck, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish mid century side chair having a tubular steel frame and plastic string wrap upholstered
Steel
$3,206 / set
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 24.81 in
Dutch Design, Set of Original Tubular Chairs with Black Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Two tubular chairs with wooden armrests
Metal, Chrome
$1,380 / set
H 32 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Stylized Art Deco, Machine Age Chrome Side Chairs by Daystrom
By Walter Dorwin Teague, Daystrom Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stylized Art Deco, Machine Age tubular chrome side chairs by Daystrom. Amazing design
Chrome
Pair Polished Chrome Armchairs manner of Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of polished chrome tubular steel side chairs. Retaining original naugahyde upholstery with
Chrome
$951
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1930s Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair – Original Leather
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Original Pel Tubular Chrome Sprung Side Chair – Original Leather 1930’s Original Pel
Metal
$14,950 / set
H 33 in W 34 in D 29 in
Upholstered Pair Of Tubular Metal Frame Side Chairs, Italy, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Italian pair club chairs with black tubular shaped frame and legs. Separate seat
Metal
$3,735 / item
H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in
Tubular Channeled Side Chair in a White Boucle and with Upholstered Legs
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tubular design side chair with channel tufted seat. Built with solid hard maple frame, webbing and
Bouclé
Pair of Cal-Style Side Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Cal-Style Mid-Century Modern side chairs with tubular chrome base and original
Chrome
$2,904
H 31.5 in W 16.34 in D 22.05 in
Organic Moder Mid Century Modern Vintage Chair Harold Cohen Davis Pratt 1953 USA
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair from black lacquered tubular steel
Steel
Jindrich Halabala, Tubular Steel Chair, 1930-1931
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Cologne, DE
Jindrich Halabala, tubular steel chair, 1930-1931. Manufacturer: Spojené UP Závody
Steel
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Set Of Four Tubular Chromed Steel And Black Leather Chairs.
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four tubular chromed steel and black leather chairs. France 1960
Midcentury Woven Rattan and Leather Occasional Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stunning sculptural tubular chrome framed side chair can also be versatilely used as an office or desk
Chrome
"Soft Tech" Side Chairs for Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of six "Soft Tech" stackable side chairs in tubular chrome-plated steel frame, seat and back in
Mart Stam Chair
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered tubular steel side chair designed by Mart Stam for Thonet, c. 1934. Retains
Wood
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 25 in
1960s Pair of Italian Gastone Rinaldi Style Chrome Wire Cantilever Chairs
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960's Pair of Italian Gastone Rinaldi style chrome tubular wire slipper side chairs. Includes
Chrome
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 22.45 in
Contemporary Swedish Side Chair in Tubular Steel with Ash Leather Upholstery
By Glen Baghurst
Located in Malmo, SE
chair Swedish steel has been flattened and rolled into a tube. A custom-made tool is used to bend the
Steel
Mies Van Der Roche for Knoll Style Tubular Side Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Mies Van Der Roche for Knoll style tubular side chair. This modern reproduction is of the finest
Gibson International Sling Tubular Side Chair 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gibson International Corp sling side chair made in Colombia 1960s. With a tubular chromed frame and
Chrome
Sold
H 30.88 in W 19 in D 21.38 in
Cantilever “CH66” Chrome and Leather Tubular Side Chair by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Remaining in fine original condition, this uncommon "double cantilever" side chair is of very high
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 24.41 in
Circa 1930, Early Vintage Tubular Side Chair with Original Rope Woven Seat
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Please ask Casey Godrie Ibiza/Amsterdam for our competitive shipping quotes. Chrome chair with
Chrome
Unusual Pair of Brass Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
An almost Industrial pair of brass tubular side chairs with original watermarked silk bronze and
Brass
Knoll Tubular Frame Brno Chrome and Leather Side Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
four mies van der rohe designed chairs produced by knoll. high grade spinneybeck leather, espana
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in W 20 in L 27 in
American Designer, Side Chair, White Lacquered Tubular Metal, Fabric, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A side chair, designed and produced in the United States, circa 1960s-1970s. In white-lacquered
Metal
Pair of Modernist Tubular Metal Side Chairs, France 1950's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
A pair of modernist chairs reminiscent of the "Prefacto" chairs by Pierre Guariche. This pair is in
Steel
Leather And Chrome Tubular Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zig Zag Shaped Chrome Marcel Breuer Style Tubular Chair with Original Heavy Leather Hyde, Newly Re
Chrome
Sold
H 31 in W 22 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Knoll Executive Saarinen Side Chairs on Tubular Legs
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents these early rare vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive side chairs on metal
Upholstery
Set of Six Chrome Tubular Steel Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 6 French tubular steel chairs with original vinyl upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Tubular Chrome Frame Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage side chairs with curving, tubular chrome frames. Price reduced from $1400.00
Metal
Pair of Vintage Tubular Steel Scoop Back Chairs by Daystrom
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of chairs by Daystrom with curving tubular steel chrome frames and red brushed poly-cotton
Textile
Lloyd Kem Weber Tubular Chrome Steel Red Vinyl Cantilever Arm Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lloyd Kem Weber Tubular chrome steel red vinyl cantilever arm chair. Item features red vinyl
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Signed Lion in Frost Tubular Lucite & Chrome Upholstered Desk/ Vanity Chair
By Lion in Frost
Located in North Miami, FL
This very comfortable signed vintage Lion In Frost channelled Lucite and chrome side, desk or
Chrome
Pair of Tubular Chrome Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chic 1970s tubular chrome frame armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Original
Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in L 31.5 in
1 Midcentury Knoll Brno Stainless Tubular Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
versions of a cantilevered chair with a tubular steel frame. The cantilevered chair had a curved frame that
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 24 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Style Tubular Lucite Chair Set by Hill Mfg
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Mid-Century Modern tubular acrylic Lucite chair set is in the style of Charles Hollis Jones
Velvet, Lucite, Acrylic
Rare Pair of Tubular Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s Rare pair of modernist armchairs in chromed tubular steel, with curved back and shaped
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Thin-Pad Chairs in Caramel Leather Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
in 1929; the Brno chair is just that. These are contemporary edition Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Side Chair by Lloyd Manufacturing Co., USA, circa 1935
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Tubular chromed metal desk or side chair with upholstered seat and back rest in a tan colored
Four Thonet Tubular Dining Side Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern dining or side chairs made by Thonet. Tubular chrome frames with
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in Dm 21.75 in
Gae Aulenti Attributed Locus Solus Style Italian Tubular Metal Green Side Chair
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
Tubular metal painted green side chair attributed to the Italian architect Gae Aulenti in the style
Steel
George Nelson Tubular Dining Chairs
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four early Nelson Satin aluminium tubular framed side chairs with upholstered backs and
Mid-Century Brushed Tubular Steel Contoured Cantilever Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid-century, tubular, brushed steel, dining side chairs with cantilever bases and
Steel
Mathieu Mategot French Modernist Side Chairs, Pair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Astoria, NY
side chair, bent tubular steel with copper plated perforated metal seats, backs and armrests, circa
Metal, Copper
Vintage Italian Modern Chrome Tubular Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
side chairs, a chrome tubular design, and original upholstery. This is an exceptional combination of
Chrome
Set of Four Vintage Bauhaus-Style Cane and Steel Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
These wonderful Bauhaus-inspired black-lacquered tubular steel side chairs, with natural woven cane
Steel
(1) Contemporary Knoll Eero Saarinen 72C-PC Dining Side Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Eero Saarinen 72C-PC Dining Side Chair 2000 Tubular metal legs with plastic floor glides
Metal
Sold
H 35 in W 16 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Lucite Dining Chairs by Luigi Bardini for Hill
By Luigi Bardini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic set of four, Lucite and tubular chrome, side dining chairs
Chrome
Pair Of Art Deco PEL Tubular Chrome And Leather Side Chairs
By PEL
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Art Deco side chairs from the 1930's made by PEL Practical Equipment Limited of England
Chrome
Vintage Italian Modern Cesca Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
side chairs, tubular chrome frames, wooden caned seats and back rests. This is an exceptional
Chrome
Pair of tubular steel and steel mesh chairs w/ side table
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
3 piece set which includes two steel mest armchairs and one side table or ottoman.
Steel
Walter Lamb Bronze Arm Chairs and Side Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of tubular bronze arm chairs and side table by Walter Lamb circa late 1940's. These pieces are
Bronze
Two Side Chairs by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two tubular bronze side chairs designed by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. Recently recorded in
Lucite Throne by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare tubular lucite side chair with brass fittings and a straight back bar for support. Seat is
Brass
Italian Floating Tubular Side Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Two side chairs made of chrome-plated tubular steel with upholstered seat and back. In need of
Steel
Sold
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 24 in
Set of Six 1930s Early Edition Rowland Wilton-Cox for PEL Tubular Side Chairs
By Rowland Wilton-Cox
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed, 1932-1934. Designed by Rowland Wilton-Cox. Innovative continuous tubular steel
Chrome
Set of Early Cox for PEL Tubular Side Chairs
By COX
Located in London, GB
A run of stackable PEL tubular chairs with slight variations in steel color and patina, although
Steel
Sold
H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 24.41 in
Original, Early Vintage Tubular Side Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Chrome chair with special woven rope seat. The seat has some differences in color but gains
Base Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Tubular Chrome Side Chairs Cal-Style Jerry Johnson
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible set of four side chairs, made of tubular chrome, black
Chrome
Four Tubular Metal Chairs, Italy, circa 1965
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Four tubular chrome-plated metal framed chairs with curved corners, a U-shaped at the base, and a
Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, MR Chair Tubular Chrome Leather Chair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an iconic MR chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Tubular chrome
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 18.75 in D 27 in
Tubular Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Attributed Mr Chair Armless Woven Cane Seat 70s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe attributed Mr Chair armless Cantilever Side Chair in Chrome Finish with
Chrome
Lucite and White Shearling Side Chair by Pace Collection, 1970s
By Pace Collection
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Tubular Lucite frame side chair with new white shearling skin, pace collection, 1970s.
Lucite, Sheepskin
One Contemporary Knoll Eero Saarinen 72C-PC Dining Side Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
design. (1) Contemporary Knoll Eero Saarinen 72C-PC dining side chair 2000 Tubular metal legs
Steel
Sold
H 31.12 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Marcel Breuer Knoll Chrome Cesca Chairs Upholstered in Raffia, Set of Four
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
four Marcel Breuer Cesca tubular chrome side chairs with brand new raffia upholstery.
Chrome
Sold
H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Mr Brown Leather and Chrome Chairs Attributed to Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great pair of vintage brown leather and chromed tubular steel side chairs attributed to Ludwig Mies
Stainless Steel
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set, Round Table and Chair by Mart Stam, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
table and one chair (S43) designed by Mart Stam. The furniture is made of chrome tubular steel and wood
Steel
Four Vintage Milo Baughman Tubular Chrome & Fabric Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Four vintage Milo Baughman tubular chrome and fabric dining side chairs. Measures: 23" wide x 23
Chrome
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$372Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.73 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Spanish Postmodern Black Wall Sconces by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1980s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Postmodern and cool black Spanish halogen wall sconces from 80s. These wall sconces were made in Barcelona (Spain) by Estiluz during 1980s. The Estiluz design studio was created in ...
Metal
$9,559
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Bauhaus Desk by Mücke-Melder, Steeltubes and Oak Veneer, Czechia circa 1935
By Marcel Breuer, Mücke & Melder
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, large modernist Bauhaus Steeltube Desk by Mücke-Melder, Czechia circa 1935. Oak solid wood and veneer. Chrome-plated, polished tubular steel frame with original patina. L...
Steel
$14,000 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 16.74 in
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" dining chairs for Cassina, China red leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight. One of the most iconic Bellini's creations, "CAB" is the world’s first free-standing...
Steel
Thonet Bauhaus Style Tubular Trolley or Bar Cart 1980s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Tilburg, NL
Thonet Bauhaus Style Tubular Trolley or Bar Cart 1980s. Wonderful and rare Bauhaus style trolley or bar cart in the style of Thonet. Very well designed with a timeless and modern ap...
Chrome
$900 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta "Gaetano" Writing Table, Italy 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta with original glass top supported by two folding trestles in black and red enamelled metal. Timeless object. With its dry and essential ...
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
$4,138
H 23.23 in W 78.75 in D 33.08 in
Italian modern daybed sofa Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1970s
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern daybed sofa Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1970s Daybed mod. Locus Solus with patina chromed metal structure. The structure is entirely in tubular, which i...
Metal
Tube Glass Candle Holder
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted in Venice, this candle holder is a signature product by Casarialto. Entirely made of transparent glass, this diaphanous candle holder shaped like a tube strikes for its l...
Glass
Plaster Shell Sculpted Sconce
By Hélène Aumont 1, Serge Roche
Located in Ballard, CA
The shell decorative sconce is sculpted and then cast in plaster. The graceful design is a reference to the 1940s years and a reverence to Serge Roche, in the design world. Electrica...
Plaster
$5,808 / set
H 42.52 in W 14.18 in D 17.33 in
Suite of Four Bar Stools, Stained Beech, Steel and Faux Leather, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of four bar stools, stained beech, steel and faux leather, circa 1970. Need a new upholstery.
Steel
$726 / item
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Textile, Wool, Beech
$2,480
H 27.17 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Restored Bauhaus Small Dissociative Table, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Dissociative: 95 cm / 37.4″ It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The chrome p...
Steel, Chrome
Neverino Ceiling Chandelier by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi, 1970s.
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
Ceiling chandelier is a design lamp realized by Gae Aulenti. Ceiling lamp of the series "Neverino". Produced by Vistosi, Murano, 1970s. Blown glass with blue, green murrine and th...
Murano Glass
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