# Reptilian Seating The Hand-Crafted Ears Stool by Ayala Serfaty By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ears-stool-by-ayala-serfaty References: [dailytonic](http://www.dailytonic.com/ears-stool-by-ayala-serfaty-for-aqua-creationsears/) & [aquagallery](http://www.aquagallery.com/) The Ears Stool by Ayala Serfaty is part of the designer’s [Aqua Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery) and aims to take a unique perspective on [felt upholstery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornice) using a three-dimensional design and hand-crafted technique. Tel Aviv-based Serfaty created the seat from a solid metal tripod frame with cushion and upholstered it with multiple layers of felt. From far away, the Ears Stool looks like it could be [carved from wood or stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture) -- it seems almost reptilian. Upon closer inspection, the fuzzy texture of the felt becomes apparent. The Ears Stool by Ayala Serfaty was created in collaboration with Irit Dulman, a textile artist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Three-dimensional Upholstery:** The unique three-dimensional design of the Ears Stool presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in furniture upholstery. - **Hand-crafted Techniques:** The hand-crafted technique used in creating the Ears Stool opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in artisanal craftsmanship. - **Textured Felt Upholstery:** The fuzzy texture of the felt used in the Ears Stool offers a chance for disruptive innovation in tactile upholstery materials. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The unique design and hand-crafted technique of the Ears Stool present disruptive innovation opportunities for the furniture manufacturing industry. - **Interior Design:** The three-dimensional design and textured felt upholstery of the Ears Stool offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in interior design industry. - **Textile Production:** The collaboration between Ayala Serfaty and Irit Dulman in creating the Ears Stool provides potential for disruptive innovation in textile production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md) - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Aquatic Shoreline Conservation Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stool.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md) - [Bright Colorful Structural Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels.md)