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Modern Furniture

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Color:  Blue
Phillippe Stark Dr.Glob Turquoise Set of Chairs, Italy, 1988
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 stackable chairs designed by Phillipe Starck in 1988 and edited by Kartell. Dr. Glob was born from the idea of bringing together different materials to achieve a firmer stru...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Contemporary 3 Seat Sofa Offered in Velvet & Metal Base
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa is an elevated homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers. The piece’s flawless structure is deceivingly simple, yet undeniably striking. The detailed upholstery and sea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gamma B Lamp by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamma B lamp by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 37 cm Materials: aluminium and blown opal white glass Colours: pink, burgundy, light grey, sage green, petrol green, black. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ron Arad Lounge Chair Model in Blue Leather for Moroso, Italy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This amazing armchair from the Spring collection was designed by the famous Ron Arad as Model 10 in 1991 for Moroso of Italy. Frame upholstered with polyurethane foam covered in a so...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Foam

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wooden Low Side End Table Blue Paint, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern wooden low side end table blue paint - a pair. Item features solid wood frame, distressed finish, very nice vintage set, clean modernist lines, no tops. Ci...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Embroidered St. Moritz Cotton Placemat and Napkin
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An exquiste example of craftsmanship to celebrate, with this embroidered set of Placemat and napkin, some of the most popular cities in the world ide...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Ceramic Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
This sophisticated lamp is a testament to the innovative design and superb craftsmanship of Paola Paronetto's paper clay artwork. Entirely crafted by hand, this piece is brought to l...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Dialogue Small Planter with Matte Blue Glaze by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Dialogue small planter with matte blue glaze by WL Cermics Design: Lex Pott Materials: Porcelain, matte blue glaze Dimensions: H97 x Ø82 cm Also available: Sizes: Medium and La...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Metis 193 Line Lounge, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
A collection Metis Line made entirely of metal, with minimalist design and maximum functionality. The backrest and seat of Metis Line feature a wire design with vertical ovals, which...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Fugit Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 fugit vases by Mason Editions Design: Matteo Fiorini Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm Materials: Iron, Pirex glass Fugit vase consists of a metal sheet that seems to turn a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of 16 Small Kartell Jellies Glasses Water in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colourful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium muyska rug by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% natural virgin wool Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 190 x L 270 cm Available in colors: grey/beige/black, gre...
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Hawa Beirut Table by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Hawa Beirut table by Richard Yasmine Materials: structure and top in powder-coated metal and brass accessories Dimensions: H 38.3/46cm x D 80 cm HAWA Beirut, a collection of ver...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Central Anatolian Vintage Accent Rug in Teal Blue, Handmade Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 70 x D 70 x H 96 cm Materials: Bouclé effect, polished brass Color: Light blue. A round and soft shaped sofa with an elegant touc...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Kartell Jellies Vase in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plastic

B&B Italia Model Arcadia Dining Leather Chair Paolo Piva Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Paolo Piva designed this dining chairs for B&B Italia. Model Arcadia in heavenblue leather colour and the insides from the feet are in black plastic. It fits well with memphis design...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Home Decor Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Indigo Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1970s Gabbianelli Italy Ceramic Design Liisi Beckmann Candle Holders, a Pair
Located in Biella, IT
Gabbianelli Ceramic Design Liisi Beckmann two candleholders years '70 in very elegant color bleu night avio measures: 8.2 inches height x 3.6" diameter, perfect condition.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

6x8.6 Ft Vintage Art Deco Chinese Design Handmade Area Rug in Teal Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer M Vase Soft Resin Grey Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey and matt turquoise Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: Clear grey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Couple Happy Pillow Blue and White Velvet with Fringes
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
The contrasting chromatic scheme characterizing these couple of cushions lends it a distinct luxe yet restrained allure. It features soft padding in polyester fiber, while its rectan...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Mod Ekstrem Armchair Designed by Terje Ekstrom
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mod Ekstrem armchair designed by Terje Ekstrom. Structure made of steel covered with woolen knit foam, and upholstered with grey wool fabric. Every i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Blue & Coral Triplo Table by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue & Coral triplo table by Mason Editions Dimensions: 54 × 54 × 52.5 cm Materials: iron, ash Colours: total black, total blue, total light grey, blue + coral, black + light grey...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

cc-tapis Noir Blanc Les Arcs Collection by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cc-tapis launches the Les Arcs collection by French designer and architect Charlotte Perriand featuring 5 new rug designs and unseen archives in an all-encompassing exhibition curated by Dan Thawley, editor in chief of magazine “A magazine curated by...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Georges Braque, Moulin De Vauboyen, Affiche Originale Exposition, 1971
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Georges BRAQUE. Titre : Moulin Vauboyen à Bièvres, Sculptures précieuses et bijoux Année : 1971 affiche originale sur papier de Moulin fait main remarque : avec un gaufrage - têt...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Medium Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium muyska rug by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% natural virgin wool Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 190 x L 270 cm Available in colors: grey/beige/black, gre...
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Sky Blue Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Sky blue marshmallow dining chair, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, and royal r...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

3 Piece Place Setting Coffee Cup, Saucer, Plate Hutschenreuther Blue Onion
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful setting of three china porcelain Hutschenreuther blue onion pieces, made in Germany, in the 1960s. All items are in very good co...
Category

1960s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Vintage Blue Balloon Flushmount Sconce Yves Christin Bilumen, Italy 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage blue flushmount or sconce, which is colorful and nice. Yves Christin designed the iconic lighting for Bilumen Italy in the 1980s. The flus...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Table Lamps in blue Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Arnold Zahner Large Scale Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic vase by Arnold Zahner, circa 1960s, Rheinfelden, Switzerland. This vase features a blue glossy crackle glaze throughout. The neck has a ribbed detailing and tulip opening. Ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and Green Translucent Hand Dyed Acrylic Tone Shelf by Sohyun Yun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tone shelf is inspired by the traditional colors of Korea, especially "Hanbok," which is a traditional Korean dress for formal occasions. Here, those traditional colors are made into art furniture with a modern sensibility, in Korean jade and sky blue. The tone of the blue gives an elegant and dreamy vibe. As artisans dye each piece of acrylic by hand, the tone in this piece is completely different from that of a mass-produced product, and as such, has its own value as a limited artwork. Wide spaces between the shelves can fit large...
Category

2010s Korean Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Bubble Clothes Stand in Black Aniline Structure, by Skrivo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The bubble standing clothes stand is available in black aniline wooden spheres, with a lacquered structure in white, black, silk grey, dusty grey or intense blue. Born in Croatia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mastea High Coffee Table in Murano Glass & Walnut Base, by Matteo Zorzenoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This high coffee and side-table comes with a base and top in Canaletto walnut, natural ash, ash stained black, intense blue or anthracite. The structure's body is made out of blown Murano glass, available in amber, blue-grey or smoke grey. Here you are shown the Mastea coffee table in the Canaletto walnut base finish and in the high size. If you are interested in the natural ash, ash stained black, anthracite ash or Intense blue base structures. Matteo Zorzenoni started to experiment with Murano glass in the 1970s and, even if the generations have changed, the glass is blown as it once was: it needs a master glassblower and two strong lungs. Working with this material every day is like revisiting a traditional dish. The ingredients are the same but there is something new in the taste. Matteo Zorzenoni's research is mainly focused on materials and their limits, aimed at discovering their potential. His projects have been exhibited at: Maxxi Museum in Rome, the Biennale of Art and Design in St. Etienne, the London Design Festival, the Venice Biennale. Matteo Zorzenoni was a professor at the IUAV in Venice, collaborates with the IED in Madrid and hosted a laboratory for Domaine de Boisbuchet (Vitra Design Museum). After a collaboration with Fabrica, Benetton Communication Research Center, he started a new project with Jaime Hayon, which is still ongoing. His research in the craft sector continues with projects for customers, including Cappellini, Mercedes Benz, Replay, Alcantara, Bosa Ceramiche...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Blown Glass

Gamma a Lamp by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamma A lamp by Mason Editions Dimensions: 12 × 12 × 37 cm Materials: aluminium and blown opal white glass Colours: pink, burgundy, light grey, sage green, petrol green, black. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. Gamma is the third letter of the Greek alphabet and also the third brightest star in the constellation. It’s in fact an alphabet of three aluminium elements, that creates a range of six modular suspensions. The frosted glass sphere contains the luminous soul which, combined in different ways with the metal elements, gives life to new solutions that look like constellations. Suspended led lighting fixture...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plastic

De Sede Leather Sofa by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/03 3-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. Upholstery and Assembly: stabile compa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Hive Sofa in Blue Velvet by AROUNDtheTREE
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
Most sofas reserve their beauty for the front. The hive sofa is not like most sofas. If when you look at it up front, the upholstered buds will definitely ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Set of 2 Sky Blue Marshmallow Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sky blue marshmallow dining chairs, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green and royal...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Geometric Dana Handwoven Modern Runner Rug, Carpet, Durrie
Located in Westfield, NJ
This modern runner rug has been handwoven in the finest cotton yarns by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region. The pur...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Plump Side Table in Custom Blue by Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
This side table is a continuation of the Plump series of sculptural furniture. This transparent table is a contemporary and modern addition to any space. The shapes play upon the eff...
Category

2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Corrugation Lights Light Blue Double Sconce by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Corrugation lights single sconce by Theodora Alfredsdottir. Collaboration with Tino Seubert. Unique piece. Materials: ash and aluminum. Dimensions: D 25.5 x W 40 x H 20 cm. Th...
Category

2010s English Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Lounge Chair Melitea by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor lounge chair Melitea by Luca Nichetto Dimensions: W79 x D65 x H69 Materials: Galvanized metal structure, seat in dark yellow/dark green/duck blue/...
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Sky Blue Marshmallow Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sky blue marshmallow dining chairs, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green an...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

The Diamond Side Table by Rita Kettaneh
Located in Geneve, CH
The Diamond side table by Rita Kettaneh Dimensions: The base: brushed stainless steel optionally plated with copper or brass The top: acrylic Materials: H 42 x W 45 x D 34.5 ...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1970s Baluster Form Lamps by Chapman Glass
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of 1970s baluster shaped table lamps crafted by Chapman Glass. Characterized with mirrored thick square bases and tops, the clear glass is accented by original chrome fit...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Chiang Mai Dragon I/O Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chiang Mai Indoor/Outdoor with a self welt finish. One of our best-loved designs, this Art Deco-inspired chinoiserie motif has been adapted into a chic outdoor f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Twisted Blue Art Glass Vase by Martin B. Møller for Glashytten
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A handblown long-neck art glass vase in cobalt blue and clear. It is called Solitaire (Da: Solitær) and was made by glass artist Martin Birk Møller in his wor...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

DS-615 Customizable Hand-Stitched Leather and Brass Coffee Table by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coffee table DS-615/91A by De Sede. As leather experts, it is our great passion to experiment with leather as a material. With DS-615, we succeeded in achieving a major accolade as w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Armchair Leather, Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with armrests RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was created in the 1950s, an icon. The re-edition remains a Classic, but has b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Wide Side Table by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wide side table DS-5020/62 by de Sede. Available in two different heights, this elegant table construction presents itself in a cylindrical shape, enca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Longue Left by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boxing glove lounge chair DS-2878/09 by De Sede. Details: Upholstery and assembly: Stabile compact frame made from board material. Sedex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Chromed Steel and Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with molded polyurethane foam. The fixed bi-elastic fabric c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

SHIMMER coffee table by Patricia Urquiola by Glas Italia
Located in Macherio, IT
High tables, low tables and consoles in laminated and glued glass, characterized by a special iridescent multichromatic finish; the nuance varies according to the angle of the light source and the point of view. Available in transparent glass laminated...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

USM Haller Storage G2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Shelving H2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM Haller system is built to last for generation...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Pedestal M Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one 6" drawer and one 14" filing drawer and casters. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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Find a broad range of unique Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Schumacher, Vistosi, and Kartell. 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.

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