# Sheepish Chaise Collections This Furniture Series by Tomas Ekstrom is Born of Cloning By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomas-ekstrom References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/09/15/baaaaa-eautiful-seating/) & [kallbrand.se](http://kallbrand.se/?page_id=1303) It is never quite as simple as appreciating a piece for the way it looks, for something like this collection of furnishings by Tomas Ekstrom comes with a remarkably complex backstory. The designer is not satisfied to deliver delightful items that might be undervalued, so he tells the tale of a sheep named Dolly and her adorable bleating offspring. Yes, these [colorful contemporary chairs and tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-two-alike) come with names and fit neatly within a [family tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia). Hebridean the black lamb is associated with an ebony surface, and Ouessant with its matching seat. Cheviot is a bleached white perch that can be tucked in beneath the Perendale table. Recounting a story about a timeless freshness and a [classic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eriksberg), Tomas Ekstrom speaks of his pieces as cloned animals bred for everlasting youth and a designer appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cloning-inspired Furniture:** Furniture designers can incorporate biological concepts like cloning to create unique and memorable pieces of furniture. - **Narrative-driven Design:** Designers can use storytelling to create a deeper connection between the customer and the product, allowing them to appreciate it more fully. - **Genetically-inspired Product Naming:** Drawing inspiration from the natural world, businesses can create memorable products that evoke powerful emotions and connections in their customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can create unique and memorable pieces by drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, including biological concepts and narrative storytelling. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can use unique and memorable products and product names to create emotional connections with their customers. - **Fashion:** Drawing inspiration from the natural world, fashion businesses can create memorable products that evoke powerful emotions and connections in their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposed Materials Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-diaries-collection.md) - [Sheep Fleece Fiberglass-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welsh-mountain-hembury-chair.md) - [Reimagined Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yves-salomon.md) - [Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes.md) - [Alternate Reality-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lana-series.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Contemporary Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-furniture-collection1.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md) - [Scandinavian Design-Inspired Chair Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orns-chair.md)