Storage (G2A)
Made by USM Haller
Designed by Fritz Haller
In the 1960s, Swiss architect Fritz Haller and hardware manufacturer Paul Schärer set out to solve an architectural problem: how should an interior adapt as its occupants evolve? Their answer was a modular system built on a chrome-steel ball-and-tube grid, governed entirely by geometry and logic. Decades later, that system remains one of the most referenced frameworks in modern design.
The Storage G2A distills that thinking into a compact, self-contained cabinet. Four lockable drop-down doors, each fourteen inches, are arranged within the signature grid, their proportions quietly authoritative. Nothing is applied for effect. Every element is structural, every decision deliberate.
- Modular chrome-steel ball-and-tube construction
- Four lockable fourteen-inch drop-down doors
- Available in seven standard surface colors
- Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schärer, Switzerland, 1960s
Seven standard surface colors allow the G2A to hold its own across a wide range of interior sensibilities, from the spare rationalism of a home office to the considered atmosphere of a collector's study, without softening the rigor of the original system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the USM Haller ball-and-tube system?
The USM Haller system is a modular furniture architecture built around chrome-steel tubes connected by spherical ball joints. Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Schärer in the 1960s, it allows configurations to be assembled, reconfigured, or expanded over time without tools, making it one of the most adaptable systems in modern furniture design.
Can USM Haller pieces be reconfigured after purchase?
Yes. The USM Haller system is engineered for reconfiguration. Individual modules, panels, and doors can be added, removed, or repositioned as spatial needs change, which is precisely the adaptability Haller and Schärer originally set out to achieve.
What colors are available for the USM Haller Storage G2A?
The Storage G2A is offered in seven standard USM surface colors, a palette developed to complement the chrome-steel frame across a range of architectural contexts, from neutral whites and grays to USM's signature red and yellow.
Is USM Haller furniture made to order?
USM Haller pieces are configured to order, as the system's modular nature means each unit is assembled to the specifications requested. Lead times vary depending on configuration and color selection.
Who designed the USM Haller system?
The system was conceived in the 1960s by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schärer, the owner of USM, originally as a solution for the interior architecture of USM's own factory building. Its success as a furniture system emerged organically from that architectural application.
