WATERFORD-BASED Hand-Made Furniture (051-878 5888) has hand-crafted, solid pieces designed by Rhineheart McLoughlin, an American trained architect and industrial designer.

Classicists will love the clean lines and craftsmanship, and the fact that everything on the shop floor presently carries a discount of 50 per cent or more.

The Pedestal dining table was priced €3,200 and comes with the option of six high-back chairs or two long benches.

This wise-buy set is now reduced by 62.5 per cent to €1,200.