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Wall lamps mod. Splugen Brau by Achille
Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of wall lamps mod. Splügen Bräu
Designed by Castiglioni Achille, Castiglioni Piergiacomo for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Of Max Ingrand Wall Fixtures Mod. 2368 For Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of Max Ingrand hammered crystal glass and chromed metal frame. Mod 2368 edited by Fontana Arte
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1970s Lightolier Mod 16 Bulb Wall Lamp Flat Chrome Panel Sconce
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Lightolier Mod 16 Bulb Flat Wall Sconce Square Chrome Panel
(Four sconces are available)
16 x
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena. Original brass structure, black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti, Lampada a parete mod. 238/2, 1960 ca
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Baranzate, IT
Struttura in ottone, metallo laccato e diffusori in vetro satinato. Etichetta originale. Prod. Arteluce, Italia, 1960 ca.
Bibliografia: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 19...
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Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,960 / item
Gino Sarfatti, Lampada a parete mod. 239/1, 1960 ca
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Baranzate, IT
Struttura in ottone, metallo laccato e diffusori in vetro satinato. Etichetta originale. Prod. Arteluce, Italia, 1960 ca.
Bibliografia: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 19...
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Vintage 1960s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Verner Panton Wall Lamp Mod. "FUN 1WM," Denmark 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Naples, IT
FUN 1WM wall lamp designed by famous designer Verner Panton in the 1960s
The polished chrome structure of the FUN 1WM wall lamp has three metal rings of different sizes, growing from...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Cini Boeri for Arteluce Mod.235 Wall Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
An ivory and cracquele' lacquered aluminium wall light, it can be mounted downwards or as an upward light.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Six-Lights, Brass and Metal, Ceiling Lamp Mod.1117/6 by Stilnovo, 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian six-lights, brass and metal, ceiling lamp Mod.1117/6 by Stilnovo, 1958
Extreme ceiling
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Tito Agnoli Mod. 177a Wall Lamp for O-Luce, Italy 1957
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Tito Agnoli mod. 177A wall lamp for O-Luce, Italy 1957. Exceptional and very refined technical
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Tito Agnoli Mod. 177a Wall Lamp for O-Luce, Italy, 1957
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Tito Agnoli mod. 177A wall lamp for O-Luce, Italy 1957. Exceptional and very refined technical
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Adjustable Pendant Mod. 437 by Tito Agnoli Produced by O-Luce, 1954
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Italy, 1954.
Made in plexiglass and brass.
This pendant features its original patina, but on request we can polish the brass.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show sligh...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sonora Suspension Lamp in Plexiglass Mod.490 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, 1976
By Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Sonora suspension lamp model 490, with direct and diffused light, in gloss white plexiglass, icon of design by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, dating to 1976.
Very good condition.
Meas...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plexiglass
Mid-Century mod "T292" Copper Pendant Lamp by H.A. Jakobsson Sweden 50s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful set of 2 pendants model T292 in copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd. This model was designed in 1958 and is quite rare. The light spreads beau...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
mod. 1462 M. Ingrand for Fontana Arte Brass Amber Glass Chandelier Italy 60s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Very rare suspension lamp model "1462", designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1950s disc. Eight lights, diffuser in curved and ground amber glass, lower diffuser in convex ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell pendant lamp with counter weight mod 1965 designed for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
Paavo Tynell was a Finnish designer/maker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Dahlia" mod. 1563 M. Ingrand for Fontana Arte Brass Glass Chandelier Italy 50s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Palermo, IT
Very rare "Dahlia" chandelier, model "1563", designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1950s is one of the most coveted and iconic pieces of Italian Mid-Century design. Light b...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lampada da Soffitto, Pendant Lamp, Mod. 12126 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 19
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This elegant ceiling pendant was designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1947.
The beautiful shaped diffuser in dark green lacquered aluminum is hanging on a sophisticated latch ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
mod. 1462 M. Ingrand for Fontana Arte Brass Amber Glass Chandelier Italy 60s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Very rare suspension lamp model "1462", designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1950s disc. Eight lights, diffuser in curved and ground amber glass, lower diffuser in convex ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Candle Milano Pair of Mod.B458 Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, 1970s
By Candle
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of mod. B458 by Candle Milano, an lighting Mid-Century company producing high end designer's
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Reclaimed MOD Cast Iron
Prismatic Glass Bulkhead Wall Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
striking look.
Whether you are looking for a durable and practical lighting solution for outdoor or marine
Category
Vintage 1920s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Monumental Pair of Gino Sarfatti Mod. 239/2 Wall Sconces for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental pair of Gino Sarfatti set of 4 Mod. 239/2 wall sconces for Arteluce.
Original Arteluce
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sconces Mod. "Poliedri" Designed by Carlo Scarpa, Edited by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sconces mod. "Poliedri" designed by Carlo Scarpa, edited by Venini. Structure
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian wall lamp mod. 2301 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian wall lamp mod. 2301 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s.
Dimensions: H= 23 cm; W= 38 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Sconces Mod, "Poliedri" Designed by Carlo Scarpa Edited by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sconces mod. "Poliedri" designed by Carlo Scarpa, edited and signed by Venini. Structure
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Midcentury Stilnovo Milano Mod. 2122 Crystal Metal and Glass Sconces 1950s Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful wall lamp "mod. 2022" signed Stilnovo with white and golden lacquered metal support, with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Mod 237/3 Pair Of Sconces Early Model
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
ard to find pair of sconces designed Gino Sarfatti (1912-1985) for Arteluce, Italy 1960. This is for the small model of these wall lamps with 3 bulbs which are hard to find in a pair...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Kazuide Takahama for Sirrah Wall Lamp Mod. "Kumo2," Italy 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Naples, IT
An iconic wall lamp signed by renowned Japanese designer Kazuide Takahama. The "Kumo 2" model is a timeless creation made for Sirrah, featuring an elegant and sophisticated design th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lamp mod. NOCE (18pcs) - Achille Castiglioni for Flos - Italy - 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the "Noce" lamp, a masterpiece of Italian design designed by master Achille Castiglioni for Flos. This extraordinary lamp, available in a limited nu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Mod. 1940 Wall/Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1940 wall or ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Simple square-shaped flush mount with textured glass shade and ename...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Lightolier Mod Space Age Light Panels ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six space age wall-mounting light panels in chrome and brushed aluminum with an anodized brass wash, ca. 1960s. Each panel measures 24" square, 3" deep without bulbs. With b...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Venini Murano Glass Wall Lamp Mod.5825
Petali
Series, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Leaf-shaped wall lamp made of reticello lattimo blown glass. Drawing No. 5825 in the Catalogo Rosso. Murano, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Set of 12 French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
20th Century Stilnovo Chandelier with 3 Pendants mod. 1236 in Metal and Glass 60
By Stilnovo
Located in Turin, Turin
Stilnovo is founded in Milan by Bruno Gatta in 1946.
In December 1946 Stilnovo made its first appearance in Domus, where two table lamps and a brass tray were published. In 1949 Brun...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
20th Century Gino Sarfatti Adjustable Wall Lamp Mod. 194 for Arteluce, 1950s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Turin, Turin
lighting fixtures, lighting applications, furniture components as well as the study and manufacture of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of
Mod. 251
Sconces by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, Italy 1960s
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Echt, NL
Original set of ‘Mod. 251’ sconces in very good condition.
Designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1960s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Monumental Gino Sarfatti Set of Four Mod. 239/2 Wall Sconces for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Gino Sarfatti set of 4 Mod. 239/2 wall sconces for Arteluce.
Original Arteluce labels
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian 50
s Pair of Sconces By Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod. 3001
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces By Gino Sarfatti 50s for Arteluce Mod. 3001.
What else is there to say. Stunning large
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Barovier
Toso Pair Wall Sconces Mod. Fireworks Murano Glass Opaline With Gold
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Prato, Tuscany
sconces were wired for lighting. The electrical components are carefully integrated into the design
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte .
Frosted glass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte .
Frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern White Plexiglass Wall Light Mod. Dalca by Gigi Pepe Tanzi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White plexiglass wall light mod. Dalca by Gigi and Pepe Tanzi, 1970s
Small and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of wall lights mod. 1537 designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte.
Frosted glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
70
S MOD Chrome Two Piece Wall Mount Spotlights on White Lacquered Track
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century wall mount board with keyslot hardware. Two MOD white lacquered boards with a chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo Pair of Mod.2078 Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of large wall sconces produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s with white satinised glass diffusers and brass frame. Manufacturer's adhesive labels.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Wall Lamp Mod.238/3, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Gorgeous three-light wall lamp model 238/3 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1960. In excellent original condition. The brass wall plate with arms bent to form circles houses translucent...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti per Arteluce Lampada da Parete Mod.238/2, Italia 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Splendida lampada da parete a tre luci modello 238/2 di Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1960. In eccellenti condizioni originali. La piastra da parete in ottone con bracci piegati a forma...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Elio Monesi Italian Midcentury Brass Sconces by Arredoluce Milano Mod N. 12822
By Arredoluce, Elio Monesi
Located in bari, IT
A beautiful pair of Italian midcentury sconces by the Italian design Elio Monesi for Arredoluce Milano. Model n. 12822 Certificate of authenticity available at the Arredoluce Archive...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Fini mod. ‘Quanta’ wall lamp for New Lamp, Italy ca. 1970
By New Lamp, Gianfranco Fini
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
'Quanta' wall lamp by Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, Italy 1969 - 1972. Rare and striking light sculpture from the innovative radical design studio New Lamp (Rome, 1969-1973). Compell...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce Pair of Wall Lights Mod. 12824 Brass Glass Italy 1960
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of wall lights Mod. 12824 designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in Italy, 1960.
Sinuous
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mod. 1963 large wall sconces designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconiche lampade a parete Mod. 1963 disegnate da Max Ingrand per Fontana Arte nel 1960.
Struttura
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
20th Century Ignazio Gardella Pair of Wall Lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, 50s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Turin, Turin
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The lighting system can be rewired to US standards upon request.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Giuseppe Ostuni Mod. 131 Xl Wall Lamps, Italy, 1950s for O-Luce
By O-Luce
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of O-Luce Mod. 131 wall lamps with two E27 bakelite fittings in each lamp.
Both in very good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Pair of Mod. 2240 "Micro" Wall Lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Two excellent italian 1960s glass and brass wall lights.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Chiseled Glass Sconces by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Mod. 2311, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching sconces by Max Ingrand featuring hand chiseled glasses on a brass frame. On the side they are closed off by two cream colored glasses. Each holds one candelabra socket.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury big wall lights mod LP6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of two big size wall lights model LP6 designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena.
Original brass structure, and prismatic glass diffuser.
Very good vintage condition.
Italy 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Mod. 237/7 Wall Light Lacquered Metal Glass, Italy, 1959
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Catania, IT
Wall lamp model 237/7 designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy, 1959s.
The frames are black metal lacquered and have seven transparent glass globes that present...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
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