Cutlery draw was £14, now £7

During the John Lewis clearance sale, which runs until July 19, you can bag a host of decorative and practical bargains, from ironing boards to bookcases. This set of six blue striped stainless-steel dessert spoons is great for both informal dining and outdoor entertaining. 0845 604 9049, johnlewis.com

Electric chair was £3,542, now £2,875

The Skandium summer sale still has a host of design delicacies at bargain prices. There’s up to 20% off furniture orders, 30-70% off selected display furniture and 30-70% off accessories. A stylish DSW chair from Vitra, for instance, can be ordered for £221 (down from £276). But the real find for connoisseurs of mid-century modern furniture is the famous Womb chair, left, created by the Finnish-American designer Eero Saarinen in 1948 for Knoll. It is available at 20% off. Dimensions: 106cm x 92cm. 020 7823 8874, skandium.com

Sheer pleasure was £228, now £166

The Natural Curtain Company is running a promotion on its range of sheer curtain fabrics. These 100% linen panels, for 145cm width poles, with a drop of 258cm, have been reduced to £166 per pair. 0845 500 0400, naturalcurtaincompany. com

Object of desire Pendant light shades £80

Annette Bugansky’s handmade porcelain homewares reflect her early career as a fashion and costume designer. Made in her studio in Holborn, central London, they combine the texture of knitted and embroidered fabric with practical forms — bowls,

platters, tea lights and vases. This pendant light shade (22cm x 16cm) is the highlight of the range. 07940 375 401, www.cockpitarts.com

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