The collection revisits Art Deco through the Pierre Legrain Hommage series
Louis Vuitton expands its Objets Nomades universe for Milan Design Week 2026, presenting a new collection that bridges Art Deco heritage with contemporary design through a scenographic exhibition at Palazzo Serbelloni.
Unveiled in Milan, the presentation reflects the House’s ongoing dialogue between history and innovation, drawing a direct line from its early 20th-century collaborations to its current design language. Central to this narrative is the Pierre Legrain Hommage collection, which revisits the work of the French decorator and close collaborator of Gaston-Louis Vuitton. Legrain’s influence — defined by geometric rigor, material experimentation, and a distinctly modern sensibility — is reinterpreted across furniture and objects that echo the Art Deco movement while remaining rooted in Louis Vuitton’s craftsmanship.
The exhibition reissues Legrain’s first furniture piece for the House, a red-and-black dressing table originally created in 1921, now rendered in lacquered wood and Nomade leather. Additional archival-inspired designs expand the collection, including seating, folding screens, and decorative objects that explore marquetry, pattern, and optical effects. These pieces are complemented by contemporary contributions from designers such as Estudio Campana, Raw Edges, and Franck Gensler, reinforcing the collection’s balance between legacy and forward-thinking design.
Since its launch in 2012, Objets Nomades has served as a platform for Louis Vuitton to explore collectible design through collaborations with international creatives. The 2026 edition continues this trajectory while aligning with the House’s broader expansion into home categories, which now span furniture, lighting, textiles, tableware, and games — forming a comprehensive lifestyle offering.
Material innovation and artisanal expertise remain central. Highlights include the Cocoon armchair by Estudio Campana, reimagined with an iridescent textile referencing architectural forms, and a sculptural foosball table featuring intricate marquetry and hand-painted details. Elsewhere, objects such as the Kaleidoscope cabinet — composed of hundreds of leather facets — and Murano glass pieces from the Twist collection demonstrate the House’s continued investment in métiers d’art.
The presentation also introduces new tableware and textile designs, including Flower Crown pieces centered on the Monogram flower and LV Studio creations celebrating the motif’s anniversary. Furniture additions such as the Collar lounge chair and Aqua table further extend the collection, combining refined materials with references to the House’s travel heritage and leather craftsmanship.
With this latest chapter, Louis Vuitton positions Objets Nomades not only as a design collection but as an evolving expression of its identity — where decorative arts, architecture, and fashion intersect. Anchored in Art Deco yet oriented toward contemporary living, the exhibition underscores the House’s ambition to shape a holistic vision of modern luxury rooted in craft, culture, and innovation.
