For example, the Terence, which comes with a pouffe and fully removable fabric covers, and usually costs from €3,598, is available from €2,878.

Its 100 per cent cotton cord and line pouffes will perk up any room.

And the lanterns danced a last gay little dance among the roses and the vines before, Pouffe!

Maisons du Monde sells products including sofas, bookcases and pouffes and has 300 shops in France and across Europe, according to its website.