Original vs reproduction
USM Haller Credenza
Chrome tubes, ball connectors and powder-coated steel panels in configurable modules.
| Designer | Fritz Haller |
|---|---|
| Year | 1965 |
| Authorized makers | USM |
What it costs today
All listings →Original / VintageSample
Vintage original
$4,320
delivered · $3,900 + $420 ship
- Period
- UNKNOWN
- Authenticity
- High — marks described
- Condition
- very good
- Shipping
- 10–16 days
- Source
- Chairish (sample)
The practical differences
A reproduction is not an original and is not equivalent to one. It can still be the right purchase — just know what you're buying.
| Materials | Chrome-plated steel tubes, powder-coated panels. |
|---|---|
| Construction | Bolted ball connectors. |
| Dimensions | Modules in standard widths. |
| Warranty | USM warranty on new. |
| Provenance | Stamps; USM parts compatibility. |
| Finish | Panels can be replaced. |
| Expected longevity | Effectively permanent and reconfigurable. |
| Price | Disassembled units ship more cheaply. |
How to recognize an authentic example
- Stamped USM connector balls
- Consistent panel colors from the USM range
- Parts interchangeable with current production
What reproductions usually change
Copies use unstamped connectors and non-standard panel sizes that won't mate with USM parts.