# Refreshed Furniture Staples The Eames Black Ash Lounge Chair & Ottoman Sports an Updated Colorway By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-black-ash-lounge-chair-ottoman References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/eames-black-ash-lounge-chair-ottoman/) & [vitra](http://www.vitra.com/) The [Eames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ec127) Black Ash Lounge Chair & Ottoman features an updated colorway that refreshes the [classic furniture piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugendhat-chair). On the market for nearly 60 years, the Eames lounge chair has become stylish staple in homes, office and studios around the world. Synonymous with creative luxury and modern style, the all-black version is arguably even more sleek and sophisticated than the original. For fun, the Eames Black Ash Lounge Chair & Ottoman would make the perfect seat of power for an evil genius. Outfitted with black ash shells, deep black leather and black aluminum pieces, it will fit into a villain's lair with ease. Nevertheless, a person could use their edginess to his or her advantage. The chair and ottoman is set to be released by [Vitra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-fiberglass). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Updated Furniture Colorway:** Opportunity for furniture companies to refresh classic designs with updated colorways, attracting customers looking for a sleek and sophisticated aesthetic. - **Creative Luxury Furniture:** Potential for designers to create furniture pieces that combine creative luxury with modern style, appealing to customers who seek unique and stylish home decor. - **Evil Genius Inspired Furniture:** Innovation opportunity for designers to create furniture pieces that cater to the niche market of individuals looking for villain-inspired furniture, providing a playful and unique aesthetic to their living space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore innovative colorways and design concepts to meet the evolving demands of customers seeking updated, stylish furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate furniture pieces with updated colorways and creative designs to offer clients unique and luxurious home decor options. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can curate and offer a selection of furniture pieces that cater to the niche market of customers seeking villain-inspired furniture, providing a distinct and quirky style option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Classic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ec127.md) - [Modernized Wooden Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-turned-stool.md) - [Refreshed Mid-Century Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-furniture.md) - [Updated Midcentury Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiberglass-shell-chairs.md) - [Iconic Furniture Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-lounge-chair.md) - [Architectural Dynamic Vintage Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egoist-chaise.md) - [Recycled Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-shell-chairs.md) - [Vegan Leather Iconic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-construction.md) - [Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-lounge-cruiser.md)