MODERNISTS WILL love the 40 per cent reduction on a Poul Volther designed Corona chair available at Wexford-based Lost Weekend (051 9180090). Originally priced at €5,654, the showpiece stainless steel-framed seat with black hide is being sold for €3,392 to help make room for new stock.

Also included in this flash sale is a pair of PK22 chairs by Fritz Hansen. In olive suede these were €3,300 each and are now on sale for €1,975 each. And Hansen fans with haggling skills should note that Lost Weekend also has a special price on one of the few remaining anniversary Swan chairs. The price for this is on application only.