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Interior designer Tamsin Johnson’s Louis Vuitton ‘Objets Nomades’ edit

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Since its inception in 2012, Louis Vuitton's Objets Nomades collection has invited some of the world's most celebrated designers to reimagine the art of living through the House's singular lens of craftsmanship and innovation. What began as a collection of travel-inspired furniture has evolved into an ever-expanding universe of sculptural objects, collectible design pieces and contemporary heirlooms that blur the boundaries between art, architecture and function. Each creation is conceived in collaboration with visionary creatives from around the world, resulting in works that are as technically ambitious as they are emotionally resonant.

Every piece balances extraordinary technical mastery with artistic expression, transforming everyday rituals into moments of beauty and elevating the home into a gallery of thoughtful design. From poetic lighting to sculptural seating and exquisitely crafted travel companions, these are objects that invite conversation as much as they inspire admiration. Here, interior designer and RUSSH Home editor Tamsin Johnson explores some of the standout pieces from the collection.

 

LOUIS VUITTON chair

Cristián Mohaded has a remarkable ability to make furniture feel both elemental and dreamlike, and the Pegaso chair is no exception. Named for the winged horse of mythology, it feels almost airborne – its three-legged silhouette balancing strength with an unexpected delicacy. I’m drawn to the way it combines artisanal craft with a certain fantasy; a chair that feels less like a functional object and more like a character within a room.

 

LOUIS VUITTON lamp

Some objects seem to shift each time you look at them. Designed by Alberto Biagetti and Laura Baldassari, the Valse lamp has that quality – part sculpture, part light source, part performance. I’m drawn to its sense of suspended motion; it feels as though it has paused mid-dance. There’s a delicacy to its balance, but also confidence, transforming light into something unexpectedly poetic.

 

LOUIS VUITTON bicycle

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a beautifully designed bicycle. The LV Bike elevates a familiar object through thoughtful detailing rather than excess, from the leather-wrapped handlebars to the subtle monogram woven throughout the frame. Equally suited to a city street or a country lane, it captures a sense of freedom and ease that feels increasingly rare.

 

LOUIS VUITTON lantern

I’ve always believed the best lighting creates atmosphere long before it illuminates a room. Designed by Giorgia Zanellato and Daniele Bortotto, this lantern captures that sentiment beautifully. Its woven leather structure feels both artisanal and unexpected, while the portable form evokes a sense of movement and occasion. There’s a joyful nostalgia to it – like the glow of a summer evening carried indoors.

 

LOUIS VUITTON stool

Some objects reveal themselves gradually, and the Blossom Stool is one of them. From one angle, it reads as a bold geometric form; from another, it softens into something distinctly organic. Designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, its unfolding petals draw on both the language of nature and the House’s Monogram Flower, creating a piece that feels at once familiar and entirely unexpected. It’s the kind of design that rewards attention, revealing new lines and shadows each time you encounter it.

 

LOUIS VUITTON jewellery case

Inspired by the shell motifs found in Anne of Austria’s apartments at the Louvre, the Coffret Coquillage transforms a jewellery box into something altogether more precious. Its sculptural form opens to reveal a scalloped, lagoon-blue interior that feels delicate and technically impressive. Small in scale but rich in detail, it’s an object designed to be treasured as much as its contents.

 

LOUIS VUITTON lamp

Few designers understand the emotional power of volume quite like Cristián Mohaded. The Noé lamp takes a familiar domestic object and gives it an almost couture-like presence, its softly gathered form recalling Louis Vuitton’s iconic Steamer bag. What I admire most is the tension between softness and structure: supple curves framed by leather trim and anchored with a polished buckle. It’s a lamp with an undeniable sense of personality – expressive, elegant and unmistakably Louis Vuitton.

 

LOUIS VUITTON trunk

Not every luxury object needs to take itself too seriously. The Darjeeling Coffret Accessoires has a lightness of spirit that feels refreshing, with playful motifs that evoke travel, storytelling and a sense of adventure. It’s a beautifully made piece, but it’s the personality woven through the design that makes it memorable.

 

LOUIS VUITTON secrétaire bureau

The Secrétaire Bureau 2.0 traces its origins to a 1929 commission for conductor Leopold Stokowski, yet it feels surprisingly contemporary. I’m drawn to the way Louis Vuitton has preserved the ingenuity of the original while subtly adapting it for modern rituals – proof that true luxury often lies in thoughtful evolution rather than reinvention.

 

LOUIS VUITTON chair

Comfort is often treated as an afterthought in design, but Patricia Urquiola places it firmly at the centre of the conversation. The Pecora armchair embraces softness without sacrificing character, its generous proportions wrapped in tactile bouclé and elevated on rounded wooden legs. There’s a distinct sense of warmth to its silhouette – almost cocoon-like in the way it envelops the sitter – yet the sculptural quality of the form keeps it feeling refined rather than indulgent.

 


To experience RUSSH Home Issue 05 in its entirety, it will be available on newsstands from Monday 27 July 2026 and through our shop. Find a stockist near you.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY Daniel Goode @ The Artist Group

SET DESIGN Hannah Cooper

DIGITAL OPERATER Josh Szeto

PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT Nick Sheehan

STYLIST’S ASSISTANT Koby Dulac-Daley

LOCATION The Lands by Capella

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