USM Debuts “Woven Structures” by Henry Julier
A home objects collection combining Danish paper cord and the USM Haller Modular System.
On view at the USM NY showroom – USM Modular Furniture introduces Woven Structures, a new product collaboration with New York-based industrial designer Henry Julier. The 10-piece collection introduces a new materiality to the USM Haller Modular System, incorporating Danish paper cord for the first time and bringing warmth and tactility to its iconic design.
With over a decade as the former Industrial Design Director at Standard Issue, a multidisciplinary studio in Brooklyn, Julier’s practice spans product, furniture, lighting, and exhibit design for global clients. A meticulous systems thinker with deep knowledge of design history, Julier sees design as a versatile problem-solving tool. In Woven Structures, that philosophy comes to life in a careful balance of form and material.
The proven legacy of the USM Haller System, combined with the durability and repairability of paper cord, results in a family of home objects that offer both visual richness and functional longevity. The collection explores the balance between industrial precision and handcrafted detail, expressing a new warmth within USM’s modular logic. Woven Structures comprises the WS Chair, WS Bench, WS Stool, WS Sidetable, WS Split-Level Table, WS Nesting Tables and the WS Low and High Trays. The WS Chair and Stool are also available in children’s sizes. Furthermore, select pieces – the WS Side Table, WS Stool, and WS Bench – can be customized with additional USM panels, introducing the brand’s timeless color palette and expanding each object’s functionality. Woven Structures debuted at the inaugural edition of SHELTER during New York Design Week and is available globally through USM showrooms and authorized international dealers.
USM Woven Structures collection is now available to order.
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About USM Modular Furniture
Swiss based USM has been providing timeless modular furniture designs suitable for both home and office environments for more than 60 years. Recognized as a design classic, USM was formally accepted into The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Architecture and Design collection in 2001. Created from a few basic elements, the company’s furniture offers tailor-made solutions that can be expanded or reconfigured as needed. Each furniture piece allows room for maximum versatility and creativity. To encourage long-term use, all of the USM product lines are made from high-quality materials for strength and durability to last for years. Our USM Haller product line carries the Cradle-to-Cradle® certification, the leading multi-attribute standard used globally across industries for designing and making products that enable a healthy, fair and sustainable future according to the world’s most advanced science-based measures.
About Henry Julier
Henry Julier is a New York-based industrial designer specializing in product, furniture, lighting, and exhibit design for global clients. He defines industrial design as design for industry – a discipline that balances human needs with the realities of mass production. A meticulous systems thinker with a deep knowledge of design history, Henry sees design as a versatile problem solving tool, whether crafting a watering can for Areaware or developing a large-scale exhibit for MillerKnoll.
Most recently, Henry served as Industrial Design Director at Standard Issue, a multidisciplinary design studio in Brooklyn, where he worked for over 12 years. An active participant in the design community, Henry exhibits his work internationally, engages with design institutions, and takes part in group exhibitions. He recently led a student workshop in Monterrey, Mexico, and spoke at Square One, a conference for emerging industrial designers in Chicago, Illinois.
Henry holds a BFA in Industrial Design with University and College Honors from Carnegie Mellon University (2007). His professional experience includes roles at Standard Issue, Johnson & Johnson’s GSDO, Aruliden, and Jeffrey Bernett.
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