Bargain Hunter

Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday January 19, 2008

Melissa Penfold

Score some classic furniture or designer manchester.

Kim Snow Furniture

Timeless consoles and armchairs for $700? This is a sale to remember with beautiful US-designed, hand-carved furniture in plantation mahogany or teak at 20 to 70 per cent off. Lots of discontinued designs, with exotic detailing on Arabic-motif door panels and sunburst bamboo tabletops, chinoiserie filigree, carved overlay aprons and basket-weave carving. Dining tables, from $800; dining chairs, from $250; cabinets, from $1500; mirrors, from $600; bookshelves, from $1200; screens, $700; benches, $1200. Plus, locally made sofas in linen, from $2600, or velvet, from $3300. Shop 203, 197 Young Street, Waterloo, 9319 2011. Until January 31.

Powder Blue

Its 30th anniversary sale has up to 70 per cent off cotton sateen Ralph Lauren bed linen including Loden croc-print sheet sets with two pillowcases, $199 (were $485), and quilt covers featuring Ralph's signature initials in black or khaki with cream grosgrain borders, $230 ($460). Plus, Portuguese and Egyptian cotton velour and Jacquard beach towels, $59 ($75); the best hibiscus print beach towels in town, $29 ($35); French Le Petit Marseillais soaps in shea butter, almond oil, buttermilk, $33, box of 12 100g guest cakes, ($58), or 18-pack of 100g cakes, $49 ($89). 185 Military Road, Neutral Bay, 9953 9474; 2 Cross Street, Double Bay, 9327 4252. Until January 31.

Spence & Lyda

On Monday, head here for its biggest ever sale with 20 to 70 per cent off floor stock. We're talking cult brands such as Missoni, Modernica, Society, even George Nelson bubble lights, with to-die-for sofas, tables, chairs, beds, rugs, storage systems, outdoor furniture, towels, bed linen and homewares. Also, own-brand labels and some vintage pieces. Expect amazing styles at surprisingly affordable prices. 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills, 9212 6747. Until February 16.

Wolford

Get 30 to 50 per cent off this European brand of pantyhose, bras, camisoles, bodysuits, underpants and swimwear. The workmanship and tailoring is exquisite. There's a real structure in these garments, which are built to last in materials such as silk, cashmere, viscose and cotton blends. Underwear isn't usually this comfortable. Shop 2, 38-48 Bay Street, Double Bay, 9327 4703. Until January 31.

Vividshop

Up to 50 per cent off vibrant Indian booty from handblocked kaftans for $40 ($79.95) to silk and handblocked cushions, $20 ($40); resin lanterns, $3 ($5); silk photo albums, $32 ($40); Chinese paper lanterns, $10; cotton sarongs, $20; silk handmade slippers, $29; plus bedcovers, toys and selected canvas art with cheery bon mots. It's easy to envisage the pretty-yet-practical pieces fitting into Sydney interiors, beach houses and country retreats. 558 Crown Street, Surry Hills, 8399 1210, www.vividshop.com.au. Until January 31.

Afghan Interiors

Up to 60 per cent off rugs, kilims and hall runners, Balouch kilims, $390 ($680); Mushwani runners, $290 ($490); up to 50 per cent off furniture, large red painted Punjabi cupboards, $490 ($810); kilim cushions and single saddlebags, from $15; leather slippers and shoes, $25-$50; 50 per cent off gemstone necklaces and 20 per cent off antique Sindhi wedding dresses. 451 King Street, Newtown, 9550 6666. Until January 29.

Catherine Manuell Design

Between 10 to 40 per cent off luggage, from trolleys, $400, to overnight bags, $145; handbags, $48; purses, $18; A4 folios, $40; make-up bags, $22; and wallets, $45, all designed to great effect and used by celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey. Sold in more than 300 stores around the world, choose from PVC or fabric. 330 Crown Street, Surry Hills, 9361 5010, www.catherinemanuelldesign.com. Until January 31.

Lillywhites

There's 20 per cent off everything - French iron outdoor furniture (bistro table settings, benches); forged iron candelabras in black or cream; mirrors of all kinds; Italian Marcella quilts; market baskets; Louis XV-style armchairs; French tablecloths and glasses; Florence Broadhurst cushions; pate knives with handles in wicker, wood or wire; and salad servers of all kinds. 62 Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga, 9487 1178. Until February 28.

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