Bargain Hunter

Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday October 4, 2008

Melissa Penfold

ORIENT HOUSE (2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9)

A-list designers (Thomas Hamel to Cameron Kimber) go nuts here and you can, too, with 30 per cent off its collection of handpicked furniture and artefacts - old and new, from China, Thailand, Africa and Burma - that would look at home in Architectural Digest. Everything is beautifully displayed, from big cabinets to altar tables, mounted hands, Bayonne stone torsos, chests, baskets, timber candlesticks, old wooden Buddhas, colonials desks, great table lamps, antique pots and terracotta urns, day beds, drum tables and baskets with character. Three new containers to choose from.45 Bridge Point Road, Glebe, 9660 3895. Until tomorrow.

RUST

Hotfoot it here for up to 50 per cent off original-yet-affordable french shop counters, storage feeders, pigeon holders and multi-drawer cabinets in baltic pine. Also, french shutters and doors, as well as workbenches and hard-to-find pond boats plus Adirondack chairs. There are even deals on its new collection of furniture made from timber salvaged from old Balinese Jimbaran Bay fishing boats featuring original paintwork, from day beds to sofas, benches to bookshelves and entertainment units.39 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon, 9973 4268, www.rustonline.com.au Until October 11.

REPERTOIRE (1, 6, 10)

Like a little version of Gumps, the San Francisco store, everything is top notch. Table lamps less 25 per cent. Kenzo wine glasses less 25 per cent. Vases less 30 per cent. Votives less 20 per cent. Leather accessories less 15 per cent. Mirrors less15 per cent. Voluspa candles less 10 per cent. Towels, throws, cushions, paintings, bedspreads, handbags, jewellery, all less 10 per cent.Shop 8, Sofitel Wentworth Hotel, 61-101 Phillip Street, city, 9232 5358. Until October 31.

POLIFORM (5)

The store has 20 per cent off its range of gorgeous contemporary Italian sofas, in stacks of fabrics and leathers. Look out for Flexform sofas, designed by big names Antonio Citterio and Carlo Colombo, with best-sellers, such as Ground Piece and Long Island, $9640 ($12,050). Poliform has bestsellers such as Shangai by Carlo Colombo, which has been a monster hit on the international scene since its launch in 2006, and other good lookers, such as Canyon, $10,980 ($13,720). 184 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, 9690 0777. Until October 31.

IMAGINE THIS

Spend $250 and get 20 to 30 per cent off almost the entire range, from chandeliers to iron-base tables, Louis XV bergere chairs and mirrors, cushions, lampshades, tableware, basketware and more.40 Ocean Street, Woollahra, 9327 6713. Until sold.

MANCHESTER WAREHOUSE

Up to 50 per cent off sheet sets with a 1000 thread count, queen sets, $149.95 ($299.95) or king sets, $159.95 ($319.95) as well as 60 per cent off Pinstripe queen sets with a 600 thread count, $89.95 ($229.95). Also, 70 per cent off Linen House single sets, from $39.95, or queen from $49.95; cotton sateen sets with a 500 thread count, all sizes from $99 ($299) and 25 per cent off children's sheet sets.140-150 Rocky Point Road, Kogarah, 9587 3629. Until Monday.

BELINDA

Make your pals' eyes pop with envy when you snap up the latest styles by Marni, Lanvin, Stella McCartney and Chloe, as well as Alberta Ferretti, Miu Miu, Donna Karan, and Dries van Noten, at up to 50 per cent off the usual retail price.8 Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay, 9328 6288; 14 Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay, 9327 8199; 39 William Street, Paddington, 9380 8728. Until sold.

PALM BEACH COUTURE

Up to 70 per cent off local swimwear brands from Lisa Ho to Bond-Eye and Anna & Boy as well as imported bandeaus and bikinis. Oh, bags, hats, jewellery and hats, too. 5/1105 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach, 9974 4277. Until tomorrow. BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

Get 30 to 60 per cent off Italian leather and cashmere, with heaps of men and women's jackets, tops, pants and jackets. The deal is 30 per cent off summer ready-to-wear, and 60 per cent off beautiful winter designs that always look appropriate.64 Queen Street, Woollahra, 9363 2808. Until sold.

YVES DELORME

Grab 25 to 50 per cent off Parisian bedlinen, towels, dressing gowns, nightwear and accessories. It's worth splurging on a set of its famous printed cotton sheeting, or a jacquard towel, or two, to style up your mix. 53 Cross Street, Double Bay, 9327 8688; 571 Military Road, Mosman, 9969 4511. Until Monday.

Email Bargain Hunter items to mpenfold@smh.com.au.