USM is a Swiss brand that has been shaping the world of modular furniture for more than 60 years. Its roots go back to 1885, when the company was founded in Münsingen as a manufacturer of metal components and architectural hardware. A key moment came in the 1960s, when the third generation of the Schärer family began working with Swiss architect Fritz Haller. Together, they created a modular furniture system originally designed for new company offices, which soon gained international recognition thanks to its thoughtful construction and timeless appearance.
At the heart of the brand is the USM Haller system, based on a simple combination of chrome-plated connector balls, metal tubes and panels. This concept allows furniture to be expanded, reconfigured and adapted as needs change over time. This flexibility is one of the reasons why USM is still regarded as an icon of modern design today. In 2001, the USM Haller system was added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.
Although USM furniture was long associated mainly with offices and public spaces, it is now equally at home in private interiors. Its modular systems are used as bookcases, sideboards, TV units, storage solutions, workstations, wardrobes and even kitchen furniture. With a wide range of colours, sizes and configurations, each piece can be tailored to suit both the space and the way it is used.
All USM furniture is still manufactured in Switzerland and remains compatible across generations. Systems created decades ago can still be expanded with new components today, making USM a remarkable example of long-lasting design. Combining precision engineering, thoughtful functionality and timeless aesthetics, the brand has become a trusted choice for offices, galleries, shops, hotels and private homes around the world.
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Kontakt:
E-mail: info@usm.com
Postal address: USM U. Schärer Söhne AG, Thunstrasse 55, 3110 Münsingen, Switzerland
