THE SOFA Factory on Mill Street, Dublin 8 (01-4546877) has a floor model Blasket two-and-a-half seater, right, for sale. It’s upholstered in a multi-coloured linen damask jacquard from Linwood Pompeion, which sells for €86 a metre.

The sofa retails for €2,483 but this model is being sold at 60 per cent off at €995. All showroom sofas, furniture and accessories are reduced to clear – many at less than half price.