FURNITURE INSPIRED BY TRUNKS – AND PASTA?

Louis Vuitton built his legacy on the art of travel, crafting trunks that carried dreams across continents.

- MARBBIE TAGABUCBA

Over a century later, his spirit of adventure has found a kindred match in Atelier Oï in 2008 as the first collaborators of Objets Nomades. Together, they've reimagined the very essence of design with pieces like a packable stool and a lamp with swaying light. True to its name, Objet Nomades are anything but static creations.

Aurel Aebi, Armand Louis, and Patrick Reymond founded Atelier Oï in 1991 drawing inspiration from La Neuveville's picturesque lakes and forests, where contrasts abound. Much like how elegance meets utility in Louis Vuitton, Atelier Oï's work thrives on tension – soft meets hard, movement meets stillness, and every piece tells a story of discovery.

For Louis Vuitton's Objets Nomades, Atelier Oï crafted designs that embody the spirit of mobility. True to their unique philosophy, they start not with a sketch but with the material itself, letting its essence guide them, and shaping it into something alive. We caught up with Aebi at the recent Savoir Rever event in Casa de Memoria and learn about how, 13 collaborations in, they remain brimming with inspiration.

YSTYLE: The leather quetzals in the stairwell are a vision, they epitomize the key themes of lightness and movement for this collection. Why did you choose this theme?

AUREL AEBI: When we talk about Objets Nomades, the objects themselves are designed to travel. The first pieces we created were a foldable stool and a hammock. The stool transforms from two dimensions to three – you can carry it with you and unfold it to sit anywhere during your journey. The hammock, meanwhile, is inspired by the way people used to travel and rest. Imagine being near a lake, hanging your hammock, and watching the stars. It invites you to pause and enjoy the moment.