The USM Haller modular furniture system is one of the most significant design classics of the 20th century. This globally renowned furniture has been produced unchanged for over fifty years and is used in many living and working environments. In this edition of the form Design Classics series, author Klaus Klemp introduces the developer of the modular furniture system, the Swiss architect Fritz Haller, the beginnings of the USM company, and the fascinating evolution of the ingenious ball joint. It is an international success story of a modern, timeless style icon that continues to this day.

form Design Classics series
Design classics show the essence of their time, represent high standards of aesthetics, function, and innovative use of materials, are style-defining elements, and accompany our daily lives across generations. Since 1997, the "form Design Classics series" has portrayed numerous icons of design history and will be continued from 2018 onwards by form Verlag, Frankfurt am Main, with a new design concept.

October 2018

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