ATELIER OI Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades

“Encounters and life experience nourish our atelier’s savoir-faire”.

Founded in La Neuveville, Switzerland, in 1991 by Aurel Aebi, Armand Louis and Patrick Raymond, Atelier Oï works to break down barriers between genres and disciplines. The three have worked on projects in architecture, design and set design, nurturing their love of materials and emotion. The studio’s work has been recognized the world over.

Atelier Oï has collaborated with Louis Vuitton in the creation of two objets for the Objets Nomade collection: the Hammock and the Stool.

1# Hammock

Bringing a new sophistication to swaying in a gentle breeze, Atelier Oï’s hammock is a worthy descendant of travel traditions, such as sailors onboard their ships and the House’s classic special orders. Inspired by Louis Vuitton’s savoir-faire in knitwear, the Hammock features an apparently simple, yet spectacular weave of refined leather strips in the House’s iconic leather, all reinforced by gilded rivets. With these exquisite materials and a removable leather headrest for extra comfort, Atelier Oï’s Hammock is quite simply a redefinition of the art of elegant relaxation.

2# Stool

Folded it appears like a single sheet of leather; unfolded with one hand, however, and it magically becomes an intelligent and beautifully designed leather travel stool. Combining the traditional Japanese art of origami with Louis Vuitton’s savoir-faire in traditional trunkmaking techniques, the stool is an extraordinary object: a rigid outer membrane wrapped in soft Nomade leather over an aluminium structure. With its carrying strap and wide range of colours, the Stool by Atelier Oï takes portable seating to wherever your desires lead you, whether on the banks of the Ganges, in the dunes of the Sahara or on the deck of a yacht.

Why did you agree to create an Objet Nomade for Louis Vuitton?

As working with materials is fundamental to our process, we were immediately taken with the opportunity of collaborating with a House that stands out for the quality of its savoir-faire.

What was your inspiration for this object?

The chance to visit the workshops in Asnières and to immerse ourselves in their history, philosophy and the artisans’ work, as well as coming face to face with the materials.

What does Louis Vuitton mean to you?

Savoir-faire and a philosophy that knows how to keep an eye on, and move with, the times. A close relationship with dif ferent forms of art, architecture, fashion and contemporary design, a position that makes it unique.