Louis Vuitton takes over a 7th arrondissement hôtel particulier for Paris Design Week 2026
A hôtel particulier on rue de Martignac, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, will open its doors free of charge from 10 to 13 September 2026: this is where Louis Vuitton has chosen to present its new Objets Nomades Collections, as part of Paris Design Week. A discreet address, access by reservation only, and limited-edition creations to discover within a heritage setting.
An armchair at the heart of Louis Vuitton’s new creations
Among the pieces unveiled this year, one armchair stands out. Named Kubic, it belongs to the Hommage à Pierre Legrain collection and revisits a model originally designed for Jacques Doucet in 1923. Its sharply architectural silhouette combines a trapezoidal back, faceted Nomade leather armrests and notched rosewood legs. The overall effect evokes both Art Deco and Cubism.
The chair passes through the hands of the Maison’s leather craftspeople and cabinetmakers, who honour the spirit of the original while shaping it through their own expertise. It is precisely this dialogue between historical heritage and contemporary craftsmanship that has defined the identity of the Objets Nomades since their launch in 2012.
Pierre Legrain, decorator, illustrator, bookbinder and cabinetmaker, was already collaborating with the Maison in the 1920s. He conceived the Coiffeuse, the very first piece of furniture ever produced by Louis Vuitton. A century on, his archives continue to inspire new creations, alongside pieces by Estudio Campana, Raw Edges and Franck Genser.
What the Objets Nomades mean to the Maison’s art de vivre
Since their inception, the Objets Nomades Collections have been built on a clear principle: inviting contemporary designers to conceive limited-edition pieces, brought to life through the Maison’s artisanal expertise. Each piece is born from an encounter between an outside creative vision and an in-house mastery of craft.
In 2025, this approach took on new scope with the launch of the Collections Maison. Around the Objets Nomades, new lines of furniture, lighting, décor, textiles, tableware and games have taken shape. The Maison now maps out a complete art de vivre, from the armchair to the objects that dress the rooms of everyday life.
- Launch of the Objets Nomades: 2012
- Launch of the Collections Maison: 2025
- 2026 preview: Palazzo Serbelloni, Milan Design Week
- Paris presentation: rue de Martignac, 7th arrondissement
- Public opening dates: 10 to 13 September 2026, free entry with reservation
Paris Design Week 2026, a stage built for design
From 10 to 19 September 2026, Paris Design Week brings together nearly 500 participants across 320 venues throughout the capital. The event leans into spaces with character, hôtels particuliers, historic buildings, gardens, to give furniture and craftsmanship a setting worthy of them.
It is in this spirit that Louis Vuitton is taking over a hôtel particulier in the 7th arrondissement. The choice of venue is far from incidental: placing contemporary creations against a heritage architectural backdrop sharpens their legibility and amplifies their impact. Visitors can experience the pieces in a context that lends them an entirely different dimension.
Paris had already caught a glimpse of this world during Design Miami 2025, with a free exhibition held at LV Dream. Objets Nomades, creations by Estúdio Campana and the Appartement Louis Vuitton came together to form a full-scale living tableau. For the 2026 edition, the Maison changes address and continues the journey on rue de Martignac, with its latest creations as luggage.
Practical information for visiting the exhibition
Entry to the presentation is free, but advance reservation is required. The doors of the hôtel particulier on rue de Martignac, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, are open from 10 to 13 September 2026. The new pieces were previewed at the Palazzo Serbelloni during Milan Design Week 2026 before making their way to the French capital.
For lovers of design and artisanal craftsmanship, this four-day window is a rare opportunity to get up close with limited-edition creations in an exceptional setting, at no cost.
