FOR CHEAP chic try Laura Ashley’s Avignon range, a hand-finished French light oak-stained collection that boasts fabulous French-inspired curves.

This chest of drawers also has antiqued brass filigree handles and was priced €1,240. It has been reduced by 40 per cent to €744.

Also on offer are finely turned dining chairs, which were €720 each and are now reduced, also by 40 per cent, to €432 each.

Both offers are available at the Laura Ashley stores in Athlone, Blanchardstown, Grafton Street, House of Fraser, Dundrum, Galway and Limerick.