42 / SUPPLIERS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Arper is an Italian company
that creates chairs,
tables and furnishings for
communities, offi ces and
homes. Founded in 1989 by
the Feltrin family, its focus
is squarely on the contract
sector for different uses
and market segments.
The DNA of the brand,
which approaches design
as a means of action and
communication, expresses
itself through a special
focus on colour and system
fl exibility in a constant
dialogue between form and
function. Its products are
distributed in approximately
90 countries.
NEW ON THE MARKET
The Planesit chair offers an
accessible expression of er-
gonomic support. The addi-
tion of a wide armrest serves
as a small writing tablet and
enhances its functionality.
Visually, the intersection of
Planesit’s horizontal and
vertical planes highlights a
playful geometry inspired
by graphic artwork from the
20th century.
Intuitive and invisible tech-
nology is embedded in Pla-
ARPER
nesit that leaves a discreet
and elegant silhouette, which
belies its supportive cushion-
ing. The refi ned fi ve-way base
is available in stool or chair
height, in black or white. The
protective backrest offers
shelter and protection in
two heights: low profi le for
meeting and conference
rooms, and high for creative
workspaces. Both heights
are available in mesh or cus-
tomisable upholstery, with or
without 3D armrests. For op-
timal comfort, the armrests
can be specifi ed in a small or
wide width to support tablets
or smartphones.Contact details:
Arper Showroom, U-Bora
Tower, Unit 1901 Business
Bay, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 509144800
E: [email protected]
W: http://www.arper.comUSM is a Swiss furniture
company that claims
to be one of the leading
design brands in the world.
The family-run company
has been praised for its
modularity, functionality
and timeless designs, and
continues to manufacture
everything in Switzerland
to ensure a quality fi nished
product.
Its Haller system has
been celebrated globally
as a design classic since its
inception in 1963. The USM
Haller can be found in the
Louis Vuitton Foundation
offi ces, Musée d’Orsay in
Paris, and the Zurich Design
Museum. Its status as an
icon of modern design
was solidifi ed in 2001
when it was included in the
permanent collection of the
Museum of Modern Art in
New York.NEW ON THE MARKET
The Haller E System, which
was launched in the Middle
East in late 2017, delivers
dimmable lamps and can
accommodate USB chargersUSM
for mobile devices. The
system is available in up
to 14 colours and can be
confi gured to an endless
range of sizes. It builds on
the modular ball-and-tube
frame of the original Haller
System and allows power to
fl ow through the furniture’s
structure cable-free. Classic
USM Haller furniture – no
matter when it was made –
can be adapted to feature
smart lighting elements.
USM’s presence in the
Middle East continues to
grow with their newest re-
gional distributor showroom,
One52 recently launching in
Dubai. The commercial villa,
located on Al Wasl road, has
been carefully curated to
display USM furniture in both
home and offi ce settings to
showcase its versatility.Contact details:
266 Al Wasl Road
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 22 75752
E: usm_modular_me@usm.
com, [email protected]
W: http://www.usm.com,
http://www.one52.ae