What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

19th Century French Bed

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Louis Xv Walnut Bed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Children s Furniture

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Wood

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

$995

Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame A lovely and well used piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame A lovely and well used piece, this French Curtain

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Screens and Room Dividers

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Walnut

Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame A lovely and well used piece

$812

Antique Filet Curtain Also for Bed

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

This filet curtain is of perfect proportions for a simple window. It can be also be hung between two simple white curtains, to enrich them.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Curtains and Valances

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Cotton

Antique Filet Curtain Also for Bed

$960

Italian Noblewoman Reclining in Bed – Renaissance Interior Scene, Published 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Italian Noblewoman Reclining in Bed – Renaissance Interior Scene This captivating hand-colored

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Italian Noblewoman Reclining in Bed – Renaissance Interior Scene, Published 1845

$192

Antique Long Curtain in Corneline Fabric Also for Bed

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

other two published, of the same tissue even if slightly different embroidery. It can be also for bed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Curtains and Valances

Materials

Linen

Antique Long Curtain in Corneline Fabric Also for Bed

$1,080

Antique Matching Curtains in Corneline Fabric Also for Bed

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique matching French curtains in corneline fabric, fully embroidered. One (left) is cm.300 x

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Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Curtains and Valances

Materials

Linen

Antique Matching Curtains in Corneline Fabric Also for Bed

$2,882 / set

Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Empire gilt bronze and steel campaign bed with canopy, France, c1805, attributed to Marie-Jean

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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Empire Gilt Bronze and Steel Campaign Bed, Attributed to Marie-Jean Desouches

$38,500

French Early Modern Style Fully Adjustable Campaign Daybed or Chaise Longue

Located in New York, NY

A rare 19th century French wrought iron Campaign bed circa 1870 having folding capacity and a

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Antique 19th Century French Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

French Early Modern Style Fully Adjustable Campaign Daybed or Chaise Longue

$1,397

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails

$2,513 Sale Price

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Late 19th Century French White Painted and Gilt Bed Frame

Located in London, west Sussex

This lovely and very decorative late 19th century French bed frame was finished with white paint

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Antique Late 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Late 19th Century French White Painted and Gilt Bed Frame

$3,924

19th Century French Iron Bed

Located in den Haag, NL

A French hand forged iron bed with scrolling design on castors.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Bed

$1,650

19th Century French iron Bed

Located in den Haag, NL

A French hand forged iron bed with scrolling design and raised on castors .

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French iron Bed

$1,800

19th Century French Iron Bed

Located in den Haag, NL

French hand forged iron bed with scrolling design and raised on castors.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Bed

$1,950

19th Century French Iron Bed

Located in den Haag, NL

A French hand forged iron bed with scrolling design and raised on castors.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Bed

$1,800

19th Century French Iron Bed

Located in den Haag, NL

A French hand forged iron bed with scrolling design and raised on castors.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Bed

$1,800

19th Century French Iron Bed

Located in den Haag, NL

A French hand forged iron bed with scrolling design and raised on castors .

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Bed

$1,650

19th Century French Iron Bed

Located in den Haag, NL

A French hand forged iron bed with scrolling design and raised on castors.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Bed

$1,800

19th Century French Iron Bed

Located in den Haag, NL

A French hand forged iron bed with scrolling design and raised on castors.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Bed

$1,800

Pair of 19th Century French Iron Campaign Beds

Located in Madrid, ES

Self mountable iron campaign beds. One is a little smaller than the other so they can be

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Iron Campaign Beds

$4,803 / set

Early 19th century campaign bed, possibly French

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Early 19th century campaign bed, possibly French

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century campaign bed, possibly French

$7,574

19th Century French Carved Walnut Framed Bed

Located in London, west Sussex

This stunning and well carved 19th century French walnut framed bed was made by Emile Labrune and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Framed Bed

$3,305

19th Century French Wrought Iron Baby Bed

Located in den Haag, NL

A French 19th century wrought and cast iron folding baby bed. This bed is painted, Has some

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron Baby Bed

$975

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Bed

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Bed. This bed will fit a Standard Full mattress within the side

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Bed

$2,350

19th Century Dolls or Dog Sleigh Bed

Located in Boston, MA

A sculptural mid-19th century carved dolls or dog sleigh bed with bracket feet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

19th Century Dolls or Dog Sleigh Bed

$1,800

19th century cast iron bed

Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France

19th century cast iron bed. Tripoli painted sheet metal For bedding 140 x 200 cm

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th century cast iron bed

$4,800

19th Century French Pair of Luxurious Gilt Bronze Beds

Located in BRUXELLES, BE

Ceremonial twin beds, France, circa 1860- 1875 A pair of magnificent, solid gilt bronze beds

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames

19th Century French Pair of Luxurious Gilt Bronze Beds

$95,000 / set

French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, Foot & Rails. Original Restored Finish. All

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

French Hand Heavily Carved Walnut Brittany Bed, Head, 19th Century

$2,100

19th Century Louis XVI Style French Walnut Day Bed - STORE CLOSING MAY 31ST

Located in San Mateo, CA

A beautiful Louis XVI style French walnut Day Bed. Each side panel has two carved columns with

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Style French Walnut Day Bed - STORE CLOSING MAY 31ST

$1,200

A 19th c. Antique Mahogany French bed with Brass inlay

Located in Miami, FL

A 19th c. Antique Mahogany French bed with Brass inlay

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

A 19th c. Antique Mahogany French bed with Brass inlay

$22,000

19th Century French Single Bed with Its Original Upholstery, 1980s

Located in Florence, IT

19th century French single bed with its original upholstery, 1980s.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Single Bed with Its Original Upholstery, 1980s

$3,242

French iron bed

Located in Chicago, IL

Late 19th century French cast iron child’s bed on casters.

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

French iron bed

$4,500

19th Century French Giltwood Head Bed with Original Fabric, 1890s

Located in Florence, IT

19th century French giltwood head bed with original fabric, 1890s.

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Giltwood Head Bed with Original Fabric, 1890s

$4,323

19th Century French Faux-Bamboo Double Bed from 1880s

Located in Florence, IT

19th century French faux-bamboo double bed from 1880s.

Category

Antique 1880s English British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Faux Bamboo

19th Century French Faux-Bamboo Double Bed from 1880s

$3,842

French 19th Century Louis Seize Bed, Gildet Bronze or Mahogany

Located in Handewitt, DE

Beautiful French double-bed, 19th century, circa 1860. Mahogany massive and veneer. Marquetry in

Category

Antique 1860s French Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Seize Bed, Gildet Bronze or Mahogany

$6,604

19th Century Regence Style Single Bed, circa 1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Regence style single bed, circa 1890 Beautiful hand-carved single bed in walnut. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Regence Style Single Bed, circa 1890

$950

A 19th Century European Provincial Oak Single Bed WS21

Located in Wrexham, GB

A 19th Century European provincial oak bed frame, the arched headboard decorated with simple carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

A 19th Century European Provincial Oak Single Bed WS21

$2,582

Antique French Bed - Headboard, Footboard, Siderails

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique bed from France, late 19th century. Upholstered headboard with intricately carved wood

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Antique French Bed - Headboard, Footboard, Siderails

$3,795

French Day Bed Louis XV, Late 19 Century

Located in Sofia, BG

French Louis XV style day bed, made in France at the end of the 19th century. The raspberry red

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile, Walnut

French Day Bed Louis XV, Late 19 Century

$1,621

King Size French Bed

Located in Chulmleigh, Devon

A king size French bed in original gilt and paint finish. Having a D-shaped end it will need a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Beech

King Size French Bed

$2,547

19th Century Napoleone III Cast Iron and Metal French Bed, 1870 Structure

Located in Milan, Italy

patina. It is a double French size bed whose base has wheels that make it easy to move. Ideal, of

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

19th Century Napoleone III Cast Iron and Metal French Bed, 1870 Structure

$2,641

Charles X French Mahogany Bed

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique mahogany bed with brass collar detailing on each of the four decorative columns. Made in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Charles X French Mahogany Bed

$7,000

French Cast Iron Sleigh Bed

Located in Houston, TX

Cast iron sleigh bed.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron, Steel

French Cast Iron Sleigh Bed

$6,850

19th Century Bed Corona

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver tole french bed corona with intricate leaf motif and silver ball and cross

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bed Coronas

Materials

Metal

19th Century Bed Corona

$3,600

Pair of Antique French Rosewood Beds

Located in Redruth, GB

Beautiful pair of late 19th century French Louis XV style single beds. Each bed has an ornate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Antique French Rosewood Beds

$1,508 / set

Antique French Bed, Louis XVI style - Headboard, Footboard, Siderails

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique bed from France, late 19th century. Upholstered headboard with intricately carved wood

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Antique French Bed, Louis XVI style - Headboard, Footboard, Siderails

$3,795

19th Century Elegant Boat Bed, Mahogany Wood, Chiseled and Gilded Bronze

Located in PALERMO, IT

Elegant and rare bed. Made of mahogany wood, with important finely chiseled and gilded bronze

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Elegant Boat Bed, Mahogany Wood, Chiseled and Gilded Bronze

$19,814

Pair of French Flame Mahogany Single Beds

Located in Carson City, NV

THis is a very good pair of French Flame Mahogany Single beds. The beds are finished on all sides

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Pair of French Flame Mahogany Single Beds

$4,850 / set

Beautiful Antique French Double Bed, Vintage, Painted

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

This is a beautiful French double bed. Lovely carvings to the front and sides. Stunning condition

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Beautiful Antique French Double Bed, Vintage, Painted

$1,149

French Maple Faux Bamboo Bed with Brass Canopy

Located in New York, NY

French maple faux bamboo bed with brass canopy. (Double Bed Size.)

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Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

French Maple Faux Bamboo Bed with Brass Canopy

$3,000

Antique French Tole and Brass Painted Childs Bed

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Delightful French white painted tole childs bed with brass rail and charming handpainted panels

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Antique French Tole and Brass Painted Childs Bed

$3,800

Original Vintage Painted French Kingsize Bed, Antique, Rare

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

This is a lovely French bed with original paint. You can see that this shows signs of age, lovely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Original Vintage Painted French Kingsize Bed, Antique, Rare

$1,439

Directoire Style Day Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

Attractive Day Bed with beautiful old paint, light grey and dark blue in color. Inside

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Directoire Style Day Bed

$2,800

Large French Empire Sleigh Bed in Rosewood, Charles X Style

Located in Barletta, IT

Large French sleigh bed from the first half of the 19th century, Charles X style, made of rosewood

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood

Large French Empire Sleigh Bed in Rosewood, Charles X Style

$3,482

Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

This is a beautiful and original, french king size bed. Will fit a standard uk kingside mattress

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan

$2,403

Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

This is a beautiful and original, french king size bed. Will fit a standard uk kingside mattress

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Rare French Antique Vintage Original Painted King Size Bed, Rattan

$2,403

Regency Neoclassic Mahogany and Dore Bed

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Grand neoclassic bed with bronze dore appointments. Decorated all around in Napoleonic detail. Bed

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Regency Neoclassic Mahogany and Dore Bed

$16,500

Oooo La La French Brass Bed with Bevelled glass appointments.

Located in Scarsdale, NY

This French bed is loaded with detail. The edges are trimmed with brass frowers. The design on

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Oooo La La French Brass Bed with Bevelled glass appointments.

$4,400

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19th Century French Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century French bed for your home. Each 19th century French bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are many kinds of the 19th century French bed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century French bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Empire and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century French bed that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jacques Adnet, Au Gros Chene and Gervais Durand produced versions that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Bedroom-furniture for You

No matter what kind of bedroom furniture you prefer — be it lavish, low-key or minimalist — your bedroom will always be your own personal sanctuary. But it didn’t start that way. It wasn’t until around the 19th century that the bedroom became a realm of privacy. For many Europeans in the medieval era, eating, congregating and sleeping all took place in a single room, and later, royalty such as Louis XIV of France worked on legal orders while sitting in his bed, surrounded by members of his court.

Now, we return to our bedrooms for solace, private space and intimacy. We’ve certainly come a long way, and so has our bedroom furniture.

Whether you’re seeking bright or moody, Baroque or mid-century modern, consider the amount of time that will be spent in this space. Don’t choose furnishings you won’t enjoy looking at every day.

The most important piece of bedroom furniture is, not surprisingly, the bed. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep the size of your bedroom in mind — you’ll need to navigate your way around the bed during your daily routine. Bed sizes range from twin to king, and there is also the California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is approximately 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will probably add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)

If you’re putting together design ideas for a large bedroom, why not go all out? A king platform bed is low-profile and minimalist — a mattress is placed directly on a simple and solid frame, which offers support without a box spring. A traditional bed sees a mattress rest on a box spring or foundation.

Smaller bedrooms or guest rooms could benefit from something more streamlined, such as a vintage daybed. The important thing is not to choose a bed that is too big for your space. After all, you still need to squeeze in an Italian nightstand and an elegant American of Martinsville dresser.

Headboards can make or break the style of a bedroom. If you are going for a clean and contemporary look, maybe a headboard isn’t the best fit, but if not having a headboard will keep you up at night, there are plenty of options. Rattan headboards are a great choice to top off a casual country theme. Alternately, you can think of the headboard as a statement piece. With maximalism riding high in the design world, bedrooms are getting on board with vibrant upholstered headboards, and an upholstered bed may very well be the one thing you need to pull the entire look of your bedroom furniture together.

Once your bedding is situated, shift your focus to other pieces for the room.

The size of your closet will have an impact on the size and amount of furniture you need. If you have a small closet, for example, a larger dresser is going to come in handy. If you are lucky enough to have a large walk-in closet, you can utilize the extra bedroom space for other pieces, such as an antique or vintage nightstand.

Turn your humdrum bedroom into a dramatic hideaway that you never want to leave — find vintage, new and antique bedroom furniture today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 19th Century French Bed

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

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