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Objets Nomades

#3 For the Salone del Mobile, Louis Vuitton will present the new collection of travel-inspired objects designed by nine international designers. #salone2015

In occasion of the forthcoming Salon del Mobile, Louis Vuitton will present the new collection of Objets Nomades: nine established and upcoming designers reinventing the brans’s Art of Travel with a collection of travel-inspired objects celebrating the encounter between savoir-faire and design.

Collection Objets Nomades, Louis Vuitton. Patricia Urquiola, Stool — Collection Objets Nomades, Louis Vuitton. **Top** Maracatu, Campana Borthers, detail. **Above:** Patricia Urquiola, Stool

Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with the Art of Travel since its creation in 1854. Sharing the vision of innovative creativity, art of travel and savoir-faire, the Objets Nomades continue Louis Vuitton’s tradition of offering its customers new visions on how to travel. The collection, continuously developing, currently counts 16 travel-inspired objects of foldable furnitures, all in noble materials and made as unique pieces, limited editions or experimental prototypes.

Collection Objets Nomades, Louis Vuitton. Raw Edges, Concertina light shade

From a hammock to living room furniture in precious Nomade leather; from a foldable bed to a Maracatu, the Objets Nomades take inspiration from Louis Vuitton’s Special Orders – such as the iconic Bed-Trunk (1880) made for explorer Pierre de Brazza or the Library Trunk (1923) and the Wardrobe Trunk (1875) – adding a defiantly contemporary spirit. A beach chair inspired by the iconic cotton strap, the one used for ensuring a safe packing in Louis Vuitton trunks and suitcases; a swing chair that is a clear reference to the typical seamed handle bag or a bell lamp, inspired by the Noé bag; they all pay a tribute to the iconic products and signatures of the brand.

Collection Objets Nomades, Louis Vuitton. Atelier Oi, stool

The Salone del Mobile is the perfect occasion to invite the designers of Objets Nomades to share their vision of Art of Travel, Savoir-Faire and Design, which remain the core values of Louis Vuitton’s heritage. During three days – from April 15th to April 17th – the designers will reveal the story of their creative journey, illustrating their creation and the creative process behind it.

To complete the exhibition the Maison au Bord de l’Eau a project by Charlotte Perriand, will be on show in the garden of Palazzo Bocconi in dialogue with the Objets Nomades.

Charlotte Perriand’s project is also presented on Domus 989 April 2015.