Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
GUSTAVIAN STYLE
With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.
Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.
Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.
While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.
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Style: Gustavian
Elegant Gustavian Cast Iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden dated 1808
Located in Knivsta, SE
An elegant Gustavian cast iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden. Made in Hellefors in 1808 with a ownership inscription SHB 1808 under a royal crown. Beautiful patina.
Wear ...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Iron
Classic Louis XV Style Midnight blue Chests with marble top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Hauptbyrå with marble slab and frame in midnight blue. Marble slab has the same finish as the midnight blue of the chest. Fine original fittings in solid brass.
Width: 76c...
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1950s European Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff. The box is from the late 18th Century and was used as a perpetual calendar and...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Pinewood Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian nightstands made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. Each of the detailed bed side tables are composed with tw...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal, Brass
The Kiss by GUSTAV KLIMT Throw Pillow Cushion
By (after) Gustav Klimt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Kiss by GUSTAV KLIMT Throw Pillow Cushion Made in Belgium by Flemish Tapestries.
Elevate Your Home with Premium Luxury Tapestry Cushion Throw Pillow Made in Flanders, Belgium
Ind...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Cotton
19th Century Continental Painted Pine Trunk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental probably Swedish painted pine trunk, 19th century. With original paint, front and sides with dovetail construction.
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19th Century European Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce late 18th / early 19th century Gustavian Period country Swedish farmhouse pine bassinet / cradle with beautifully aged character and warm patina.
Hand-crafted in Sweden, c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Pine
20th Century Swedish Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish nightstand features a refined design with a marble top, showcasing the timeless appeal of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The semi-circular silhouette i...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Marble
Elegant Gustavian Cast Iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden dated 1808
Located in Knivsta, SE
An elegant Gustavian cast iron Tobacco Box from Hellefors Bruk, Sweden. Made in Hellefors in 1808 with a ownership inscription SHB 1808 under a royal crown. Beautiful patina.
Wear ...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Iron
Chelsa Textile Gustavian Style Distressed Bedside Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and stylish pair of drawer stands suitable for end tables or night stands. and Pair of Gustavian style four drawer nightstands with contrasting tops having a three-s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Teak
Swedish Gustavian 1880s Light Gray Nightstands with Drawers and Doors, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style bedside tables from circa 1880 with light gray finish, single drawer over single door, canted side posts and tapered feet. This pair of Swedish Gust...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Pine Bed Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of bed side tables made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. Each of the detailed Scandinavian nightstands are composed with two drawers, consisting their original hardware and keys, standing on four square-pointed wooden legs. The small commodes...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal
Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian design and modern details. The posters are in a taper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 19th-century Swedish bedside table combines functionality with the timeless elegance of Gustavian design. Made from pine wood, it features a softly distressed grey pain...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Pine
Pair of Gustavian Grey Painted Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
This beautifully crafted Neo Classic Swedish-inspired nightstand features an elegant and classic grey finish, accented with delicate gold trim that highlights its refined design.
Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian design and modern details. The posters are in a tape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Gustavian or Swedish Creme Painted Distressed Nightstand End Table Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb delightfully chic and sophisticated Gustavian or Swedish night stand or end table. The paint is beautifully time-worn and distressed. The design is different in a su...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Gustavian Style Night Stands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual set of Gustavian Style Night Stands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Cabinets, Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pedestal cabinets, bedside tables made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The small...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal, Brass
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff. The box is from the late 18th Century and was used as a perpetual calendar and...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Nightstand Vanity Table Gustavian Swedish Mahogany Brass Lining, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Nightstand vanity table Gustavian Swedish mahogany brass lining, Sweden. Nightstand made in Sweden during the Gustavian period 1790-1810. Made in mah...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Full Size Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully styled Swedish Gustavian style painted full size headboard painted a pale grey with some distressing to add style and character.
Bed is suitable for Louis XVI or Louis ...
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Early 20th Century European Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bedside chests elegantly combine classical Swedish design elements with refined architectural details. The antique painted finish provides an authentic patina, while dental moldings ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pine Nightstand - Vintage Single Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 20th Century, single vintage Swedish Gustavian style nightstand, bed side table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed Scandinavian cabinet, cupboar...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian commode is composed with a white-grey marble top and three drawers, consisting its original metal hardware and keys. The front of the drawers contains cut corners with fluted carvings...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Marble, Brass, Metal
Swedish Gustavian Original Yellow Painted Nightstand or End Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th century yellow original painted Swedish nightstand or side table with one drawer, liftable top and a door in the front. This Gustavian rural furniture's keeps totally the original paint, patina and the charming worn condition due to the use in the country social world of the so called "allmoge" folk. This little cabinet had place for a wooden or metal bowl under the lock, for washing hands and face in the morning and a water jug and glass...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Classic Louis XV Style Midnight blue Chests with marble top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Hauptbyrå with marble slab and frame in midnight blue. Marble slab has the same finish as the midnight blue of the chest. Fine original fittings in solid brass.
Width: 76c...
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1950s European Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed - Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian design and modern details. The posters are in a tape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Cream Painted Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
This beautifully crafted Neo Classic Swedish-inspired nightstand features a soft cream finish, accented with delicate gold trim that highlights its refined design.
The two spacious ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century carved pine rocking cradle circa 1840.
We are pleased to offer this piece of traditional swedish furniture. Made from solid heavy pine, likely to have been...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
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Pine
Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the all original painted finish that makes this chest of drawers from the Swedish countryside a special find.
Note the original brick red paint accented with the blue/green/wh...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted hall bench ~ trundle bed is the perfect selection for the active family! By day, a handsome, country style hall bench ~ by nig...
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style Nightstands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Maple
Gustavian Daybed with Elegantly Carved Amphora Motifs
Located in PARIS, FR
This stunning Gustavian daybed, dating back to the 18th century, is a perfect example of Swedish neoclassical elegance. Known for its graceful simplicity and refined proportions, the...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine rocking cradle circa 1860.
Traditional Swedish painted cradle in original paint. Ideal for use as toy storage or the perfect decorative object...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine, Paint
Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed. Queen Size. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian design and modern details. The posters ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Lead Pidgin, 18th Century Swedish
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare lead pidgin that was used as a counterweight when hanging chandeliers. The pidgin was above the chandelier or lantern towards the roof. When candles were to be changed you pul...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Lead
1790 Late-Gustavian Mahogany-Veneered Nightstand
Located in Ljungby, SE
A late-Gustavian nightstand made in Stockholm, circa 1790. The cabinet features angled side corners with fluting and is veneered in mahogany. Rich brass moldings frame the doors and ...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer NightStands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of Gustavian style 3 drawer nightStands. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints midnight black.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Haupt Chest with Three Drawers in a black finish with brass detailing
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Haupt Chest with Three Drawers in a black finish with brass detailing. Originally from the 1930's fully restored and redesigned. Original brass fittings and marble top (pai...
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1950s European Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Alnmått (Cubit measure) in Birch with a Noble Crown. Gustavian, dated 1783
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare Alnmått (Cubit measure) made in Birch with a Noble Crown. From the Gustavian period of the late 1700s, roughly corresponding to the Louis XVI period in France, made in Sweden an...
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1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Flower Table with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish flower table from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Untouched originalpaint.
Small wood damage on one foot.
Made in pai...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Louis XV Style Chest in Black with Fine Brass Fittings and a Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
A Louis XV style chestwith original brass details and handles in birch wood with a Black fine painted finish with Fine Brass Fittings and a Marble Top.
Width: 73cm / 28.7"
Depth: 3...
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1950s European Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Gustavian Style Nightstands .they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Pair, 19th Century Swedish White Gustavian Style Small Cabinets or Nightstands
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish country Gustavian style white painted nightstands or small cabinets standing on tapered feet.
Unique to this pair is the interior with four small drawers in each....
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Umbrella Stand Swedish Gustavian Style White Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Umbrella Stand Swedish Gustavian Style White Sweden. An umbrella stand made during in the Gustavian style in Sweden ca 1830. Painted in a grayish white. Shaped as a column.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
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