Shell out on shell seat

PETER JOHNSON Interiors at 60 Lombard Street West, Dublin 8, (01-4537088) has a showroom model of Hans Wenger’s Shell chair.

The CH07, made by Carl Hansen and Son, is reduced by 40 per cent from €1,930 to €1,150.

The lacquer beech frame seat has off-white suede upholstery and oozes style as well as offering surprising amounts of comfort.

The interior designer’s sister store, Johnson’s on Cows Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, sells original 20th century pieces in excellent condition.

The boutique is open Thursday and Friday from noon-3pm and Saturday 11am-5pm.