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Sheep's Back Seating

The Flock of Chairs Series is as Diverse as the Balloerveld Heath Heard

— January 11, 2013 — Eco
While mass-produced furniture might come with economic benefits and more of an assurance of a flawless cookie cutter product, such items cannot truly compete with the character and charm that you find in collections like the Flock of Chairs. Each of the seats is made from different sheep's wool and features a frame of a different local timber.

Native oak, apple and elm wood are used to carefully craft the quirky furnishings before the shaggy upholstery is applied. Drenthe heath sheep provide Melle Koot with the comfy material for the backrest and seat and no two objects end up alike. The Flock of Chairs series includes short fleece, long fleece, curled, straight, dark, light or medium-colored fleece. What is consistent among each piece is its divinely downy feel.
Trend Themes
1. Handcrafted Furniture - The Flock of Chairs collection showcases the growing trend of handcrafted furniture, offering a unique and personalized touch to each piece.
2. Sustainable Materials - Using sheep's wool and local timber in the construction of these chairs highlights the trend towards sustainable and natural materials in furniture design.
3. Customization and Individuality - The diverse range of options in the Flock of Chairs series taps into the trend of customization and individuality, allowing consumers to choose a chair that reflects their personal style.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The handcrafted and customizable nature of the Flock of Chairs collection presents an opportunity for furniture designers to create unique and personalized pieces for consumers.
2. Textile Manufacturing - With the use of sheep's wool upholstery, there is an opportunity for textile manufacturers to explore sustainable and natural materials in their production processes.
3. Interior Design - The trend towards handcrafted furniture and customization opens up opportunities for interior designers to create unique and personalized spaces for their clients.
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