usm home offcie storage

USM

The original USM Haller modular furniture system

USM Haller is one of the most recognisable designs in modern furniture. Developed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and engineer Paul Schärer Jr in the 1960s, its distinctive combination of chrome-plated steel tubes, connecting balls and coloured metal panels has become an enduring design classic.

Designed around a flexible modular system, USM Haller can be configured to suit almost any space or purpose, from a simple sideboard or shelving unit to a complete storage wall or home office.

Available in a choice of colours, sizes and configurations, it is furniture that can adapt as your needs change. At Cimmermann, we offer authentic USM Haller furniture and can help you create a bespoke design using the USM Configurator.

Iconic. Modular. Made to last.

The history

Developed in 1962 by Fritz Haller and Paul Schärer Jr, USM Haller was originally created to furnish the company's own offices in Münsingen, Switzerland. Its modular construction was inspired by the flexible steel building system designed by Haller for the USM factory and offices.

The furniture system was completed in 1965, with commercial production beginning in 1969. Since then, its combination of functionality, adaptability and timeless design has made it a familiar presence in homes and workplaces around the world.


usm genetian blue

usm stories

usm old image of usm office

A design that has stood the test of time

There are few furniture designs that offer quite the same flexibility as USM Haller. Its simple construction, using chrome-plated steel tubes, connecting balls and powder-coated metal panels, creates a system that can be adapted and reconfigured over time.

From a compact bedside cabinet to a large shelving system, media unit or home office, each configuration can be designed around the way you live. Additional components can be incorporated as your requirements change, allowing the furniture to evolve rather than be replaced.

It is this combination of practical design, quality and adaptability that has helped make USM Haller a modern design classic. Recognised as a work of applied art in 1988, it became part of the permanent design collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2001.

For us, it is a wonderful example of furniture that doesn't follow passing trends, but continues to be useful and enjoyed for generations.

usm in kitchen in white

Why buy your USM Haller from Cimmermann?

Choosing USM Haller is personal. You may be looking for a particular sideboard, planning a shelving system or starting from scratch with a room that needs a more considered storage solution.

We're always happy to help.

Cimmermann is an independent family business with a passion for furniture, lighting and design that lasts. We carefully choose the brands we work with and only sell licensed, authentic originals.

Authentic originals - we only sell genuine USM Haller furniture, produced by the original manufacturer in Switzerland.

Help choosing - from colours and configurations to doors, drawers and accessories, we're happy to help you explore the options.

Made to last - the modular system is designed to adapt as your needs change, with components that can be reconfigured and extended over time.

Independent and personal - we're an independent family business, and we like to offer the kind of personal service we would want ourselves.

Need help designing your USM Haller?

With so many possible configurations, designing your USM Haller furniture can sometimes feel like a project in itself.

Are you looking for a sideboard, a media unit or a complete storage wall? Which colours would work best in your home? Would you prefer open shelving, cupboards or drawers?

The USM Configurator allows you to explore the different sizes, layouts, colours and accessories and create a design around your requirements.

If you have already created a configuration, simply send us your configuration number. If you're unsure where to start, we're always happy to help you work through the options.

We can answer your questions, arrange samples and help you place your order.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.


Search