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Hope springs eternal

Behold the Hope pattern chair, one of The Pattern Project Collection designed by DFS in partnership with interiors experts Katie Woods and Emily Murray. The curated range of six armchairs will be available in-store and online. We love the low-slung seat and exposed wooden frame offering a nod to retro style, and what about that half sun bolster cushion? Stunning. It's €579 and the scatter cushion is €35; see www.dfs.ie.