USM Modular Furniture was founded in Switzerland in 1885 by Ulrich Schaerer as a metalworking and locksmith's business. The factory and headquarters were built in Munsingen, Switzerland, where they remain to this day.

In the early decades of the twentieth century, USM began specialising in window fittings then ornamental hinges and precision-machined sheet steel. In 1963, USM collaborated with architect Fritz Haller to develop a new furniture system for the company's own offices. The system, known as USM Haller, was based on a modular grid of steel components that could be easily assembled and disassembled to create a variety of furniture pieces.

The USM Haller system quickly gained popularity for its versatility, durability, and style. It was soon adopted by other companies and institutions, and it is now used in homes and offices all over the world.

The USM Haller system is available in a wide range more...

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Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer Usm Haller Lowboar chrome plated…

Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer Usm Haller Lowboar chrome plated and white powder coated metal modular system comprising three modules with lockable drop down doors and internal shelves. Switzerland designed 1963, 39.5 x 227 cm wide, 52.5 cm deep

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011). Bedside Table, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, green powder-coated steel panels, single drawer with tray underneath, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 54 cm width 42 cm…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011). Kitos M Meeting Desk, manufactured by USM, from the Kitos collection, white laminated top, with adjustable height via the integrated gas spring, 250 cm x 100 cm. Provenance: Purchased…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011). Bar Trolley, manufactured by USM, white powder-coated steels panels, two drawers, one compartment, with orange interiors, two open shelves, and two boxed shelves, supported by…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011). Storage Unit, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, black powder-coated steels panels, one shelf, one drawer, one compartment, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 110 cm width 77…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011). Storage Unit, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, black powder-coated steels panels, one shelf, one drawer, one compartment, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 110 cm width 77…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), TV unit, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, beige powder-coated steels panels, two alcoves with open shelves, one middle compartment, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 39 cm…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), side table, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, yellow powder-coated steel panels, single drawer with tray underneath, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 74 cm, width 76.5 cm,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), open shelving bookcase, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, blue powder-coated steel shelves, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 179 cm, width 76 cm, depth 37 cm. Provenance:…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), shelving unit, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, blue powder-coated steel panels, six open shelves, with two compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 144 cm, width…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), pair of side units, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, one white powder-coated steel panels, one alcove with open shelves, the other with black powder-coated steel panels, one alcove…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), shelving unit, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, blue powder-coated steel panels, six open shelves, with two bottom compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, minor wear…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer Storage Unit

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), Storage Unit, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, red powder-coated steels panels, seven alcoves with two compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 90 cm width 177 cm…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer Bookcase

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), Bookcase, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, blue powder-coated steels panels, five open shelves, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 179 cm width 77 cm depth 37 cm.…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer Storage Unit

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), Storage Unit, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, black and blue powder-coated steels panels, three compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 109 cm width 77 cm depth…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer Storage Unit

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), Storage Unit, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, black powder-coated steels panels, one drawer, two compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 92 cm width 77 cm depth…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer Sideboard: Swiss Design, USM Manufacture

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), Sideboard, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, black and blue powder-coated steels panels, four compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 74 cm width 152 cm depth 37 cm…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer TV Unit by USM

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), TV Unit, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, black powder-coated steels panels, two alcoves with open shelves, one middle compartment, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 39 cm…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer TV Unit, 1963

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), TV Unit, designed 1963, manufactured by USM, white powder-coated steels panels, one alcove with open shelves, one compartment, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 39 cm width…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Blue Steel Bedside Tables by Haller and Scharer

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), pair of bedside tables, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, blue powder-coated steel panels, single drawer with tray underneath, supported by chrome-plate steel frame (2), height 57 cm…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Navy serving cart by Haller and Scharer

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), serving cart, model L18, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, navy blue powder-coated steel top and sides, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, on castors, height 68.5 cm width 84 cm…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer Serving Cart by USM

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), serving cart, model L18, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, navy blue powder-coated mesh steel top, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, on castors, height 68.5 cm width 84 cm depth…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer TV Unit by USM

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), TV unit, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, grey powder-coated steel panels, two compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 39 cm width 152 cm depth 37 cm. Provenance:…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer Sideboard

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), sideboard, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, black powder-coated steel panels, two alcoves with two compartments beneath, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 74 cm width 152…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

USM Open Shelving System with Lighting

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), open shelving system, model E, designed 1963/2017, manufactured by Usm, white powder-coated steel shelves, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, inbuilt lighting system, electrified,…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss,…

Haller & Scharer Sideboard by Usm

Fritz Haller (Swiss, 1924-2012) and Paul Scharer (Swiss, 1933-2011), sideboard, designed 1963, manufactured by Usm, beige powder-coated steel panels, four compartments, supported by chrome-plate steel frame, height 74 cm width 152 cm depth 37 cm.…

Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller Trolley/Side…

USM Haller Trolley/Side Table by Fritz Haller

Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller Trolley/Side table, designed c. 1963, chrome tubes, white metal insert panels, height 67 cm width 77 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller TV unit,…

USM Haller TV Unit by Fritz Haller

Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller TV unit, designed c. 1963, chrome tubes, blue and red metal insert panels, height 40 cm width 153 cm depth 37 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller TV unit,…

Usm Haller TV Unit by Fritz Haller

Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller TV unit, designed c. 1963, chrome tubes and black metal insert panels, height 40 cm width 153 cm depth 37 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller sideboard,…

USM Haller Sideboard by Fritz Haller

Fritz Haller (Swiss, b. 1924), system Usm Haller sideboard, designed c. 1963, chrome tubes, black and blue metal insert panels, height 74 cm width 153 cm depth 37 cm. Provenance: Anibou, Sydney

Fritz Haller sideboard / media unit for Usm Haller system,…

Haller Media Unit: Black Metal and Chrome Frame

Fritz Haller sideboard / media unit for Usm Haller system, black metal with ball and tube chrome frame, Switzerland, c 1989, 75 cm high, 202 cm wide, 52 cm deep,

Fritz Haller & Paul Scharer (Swiss), Haller bar trolley,…

Haller Bar Trolley by Fritz Haller & Paul Scharer

Fritz Haller & Paul Scharer (Swiss), Haller bar trolley, designed 1963 manufactured by Usm, beige powder-coated steel top supported by a chrome plate steel base

A USM Haller sideboard cabinet, designed in 1969, manufactured…

USM Haller Sideboard Cabinet

A USM Haller sideboard cabinet, designed in 1969, manufactured 2000s, tubular chrome frame and grey powder coated metal panels. The top with open shelf above a single drawer fitted as a filing cabinet. Height 70 cm, width 76 cm, depth 52 cm

Usm Haller table, white laminate top, polished chrome legs,…

White Usm Haller Table with Chrome Legs - 200w

Usm Haller table, white laminate top, polished chrome legs, German, c 2018, 100 cm high, 200w