Can you help me locate exotic furniture, such as faux zebra chairs, dramatic dining chairs and over-sized sofas?

JS, Guildford.

A sinuous zebra chaise longue, £545, and companion footstool (pictured), £195, from Little Book of Furniture, www.littlebookoffurniture.com, would mix well with the baroque pieces at House Couturier, www.housecouturier.com. Its furniture includes a four-seater sofa in black silk, from £5,200, and dining chairs that are hand-stitched with ruffles. Also look at upholstery by Aiveen Daly, www.aiveendaly.com. Inspired by couture tailoring, her chaises and ottomans are swathed in gleaming silks and satins. Prices start at £700 for a side chair. For lamps and window treatments to complement the look, Ruby & Pearl, www.rubyandpearl.co.uk, uses similarly glamorous elements.

CELIA RUFEY
APRIL 2008