nomadic FIXTURES

In transforming flat furniture into three-dimensional art forms, LOUIS VUITTON's Objets Nomades is a collection that bridges their travel-inspired history with contemporary design.

BEFORE VENTURING INTO THE FOOTWEAR REALM OF FABRICS, AND PRÊT-À-PORTER, Louis Vuitton had established a heritage of housing the articles of journeymen. At a time where horse-drawn carriages and trains were the main modes of transportation, the maison mastered the art of trunk-making to protect the items of travelers throughout their journey. The French luxury house had then produced the Bed Trunk in 1874, marking the beginning of their history of mending leather into furniture for its globetrotting clientele. Until now, this connection to travel had integrated itself deep into each of the maison's codes.

Drawing breath from the life of a wayfarer, Louis Vuitton developed a collection of furniture fit for motion, whether in feel or function. Titled Objets Nomades, the release of the collection had become somewhat of a seasonal tradition. At the midpoint of each year, the house had unveiled a new catalogue of travel furniture since its inception in 2012, adding to their expanding array of creative utilities.

Objets Nomades continues to work with a growing roster of visionaries. To date, eleven designers were chosen to represent the collection throughout the past decade. The new collection debuted during Milan Design Week 2023, featuring a presentation of eleven items from their previous collaborators: Atelier Oï, Raw Edges, Atelier Biagetti, Marcel Wanders, Zanellato/Bortotto, Studio Louis Vuitton, and the Campana Brothers.

Now, two designers are handpicked to illustrate their artistic vision to the Objets omades. Among the diverse selection of artisans, returning contributor Raw Edges Design Studio and Louis Vuitton's newest asian designer Frank Chou lend their languages of design to the yearly collaboration.