3 Drawer Storage (Y)
Made by USM Haller
Designed by Fritz Haller
Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Scharer and introduced in 1965, the USM Haller system began not as a furniture concept but as the structural logic of a factory. The chrome-plated steel ball connectors and tubular frames that organized the USM building in Münsingen, Switzerland were recognized almost immediately as something larger: a vocabulary for space itself.
The 3 Drawer Storage (Y) configuration brings that vocabulary to the scale of daily organization. A shallow six-inch drawer sits above two deeper ten-inch drawers, each depth calibrated to a different category of object. The four-inch raised base frame lifts the piece clear of the floor, giving it a considered, almost architectural presence that reads as part of a room's geometry rather than furniture placed within it.
- Chrome-plated steel ball-and-tube structure
- One shallow drawer at approximately six inches deep
- Two deeper drawers at approximately ten inches deep
- Four-inch raised base frame
- Available in USM's range of lacquered panel colors
- Fully compatible with the broader USM Haller modular system
Because every USM Haller component is designed to connect with every other, this storage unit can stand alone or integrate into a larger configuration, adapting over time without visual disruption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the USM Haller modular system?
Developed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and entrepreneur Paul Scharer in the 1960s, the USM Haller system is a modular furniture platform built around chrome-plated steel ball connectors and tubular frames. Originally conceived as the structural system for the USM factory in Münsingen, Switzerland, it became one of the twentieth century's most influential furniture languages, prized for its precision, adaptability, and visual consistency across decades.
Can USM Haller pieces be reconfigured or expanded later?
Yes. The USM Haller system is designed around a standardized connector and tube geometry, meaning any component, including the 3 Drawer Storage (Y), can be integrated into a larger shelving or storage configuration at any point. This adaptability is central to the system's original design intent and long-term value.
What colors are available for USM Haller storage panels?
USM offers a curated range of lacquered panel colors that has evolved over the decades, from classic neutral tones to more saturated options. Because pieces are made to order, color selection allows for precise coordination with an existing USM system or a new composition.
Why do the three drawers have different depths?
The varied drawer depths in the (Y) configuration, one shallower and two deeper, reflect the system's organizational logic. Different drawer depths accommodate different categories of objects without requiring separate furniture pieces, keeping the composition visually unified while serving distinct functional purposes.
Is USM Haller furniture appropriate for both residential and office settings?
USM Haller was adopted early and widely in professional environments because of its structural clarity and reconfigurability, but its design language reads equally well in residential interiors. The system's proportions and material restraint have made it a consistent presence in both contexts for over fifty years.