# Exceptionally Crafted Sleds Kringle Sleigh is Beautifully Designed to Balance Function and Fantasy By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kringle-sleigh References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2013/12/a-very-special-sleigh.html) & [made](http://www.made.com/kringle-sleigh-scandinavian-ash) The Kringle Sleigh looks a lot like how you might picture Santa's sleigh, doesn't it? Steuart Padwick and the MADE team did a truly wonderful job translating such a magical object into a tangible creation that appears to exude a fantastical quality about it. Scandinavian white ash wood was steam-bent and used to make the smoothly curved surfaces of the Christmas sleigh's body, giving it an elegant silhouette. A roasted chestnut veneer was applied to the sides of the cabin, and coated in a candy cane red lacquer. A large storage compartment was incorporated behind the sheep's wool upholstered armchair and the entire thing sits upon skis with bronze phosphor plating. The Kringle Sleigh looks marvelous as a festive decoration, yet it has been engineered carefully to enable full functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fantasy-inspired Design:** The integration of magical elements in functional design presents an opportunity to diversify the market and appeal to younger audiences. - **Sustainable Craftsmanship:** Consumers are increasingly interested in products made using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing methods, leading to opportunities for sustainable innovation in the sledding industry. - **Luxury Holiday Experience:** As consumers seek premium, high-quality experiences, businesses could capitalize on this trend by creating high-end, exclusive sledding experiences with top-notch design and amenities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Winter Sports:** Innovative sledding designs can disrupt the traditional winter sports industry and attract a new, younger market. - **Furniture and Decor:** The Kringle Sleigh's unique design can inspire furniture and decor makers to integrate fantasy elements into their products and appeal to a wider audience. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Adopting sustainable manufacturing methods and materials in the sledding industry can lead to a competitive advantage among eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Festive Rooftop Parking Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-space-for-santa.md) - [Sleek Structural Rocking Horses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-chair.md) - [Sculpted Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-palette.md) - [Charitable Christmas Decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charitable-christmas-decoration.md) - [Snowfall-Inspired Sofa Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowhouse-sofa.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [Extravagant Handcrafted Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-furniture.md) - [Festive Soda Brand Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-suite-retreat.md)