Olive Green USM Haller Sideboard: A Classic from the Hamburg Showroom

Some USM Haller colors are timeless design choices, others are short-lived trends that will look like a time capsule in ten years. Olive green clearly belongs to the first category. In the Hamburg USM showroom at Esplanade 41, there is an original sideboard in this color, and we've brought a short video of it.

Olive Green RAL 6003: A Proven Choice

The color olive green, designated RAL 6003 in the RAL system, is one of the USM Haller colors that holds its own equally well in various living and working environments. It appears warm, muted, and somewhat earthy, without being arbitrary. In the shots from the showroom, one can clearly see how the olive green takes on a different appearance in daylight than in interiors with artificial light. The subtle sheen of the powder-coated surface remains the visual hallmark in both cases.

Why Sideboards in This Color?

Sideboards are often the largest single piece of furniture in a room and thus significantly impact the overall impression. While a highboard always appears a bit more dominant due to its height, a sideboard integrates more quietly into an existing interior. The olive green variant has another advantage: it doesn't appear as clinical as white or light gray, nor as austere as black, but rather brings a touch of naturalness to the otherwise technical USM Haller system.

The Furniture Piece in the Video

The sideboard shown is a compact configuration with drop-down doors, as found in many living rooms or reception areas. Such two-row setups are often the first USM Haller purchases because they are inconspicuous enough for any room and remain expandable. If more storage space is needed later, the system can be modularly extended.

Assembling Your Own USM Haller

Anyone planning their own USM Haller furniture should take some time to configure it before purchasing. At Modula24, we provide a 3D configurator with which you can assemble your desired furniture directly in your browser and view it from all perspectives. This gives you a feel for the proportions, allows you to try out different colors, and finally export a parts list.

If you don't need 100 percent original USM Haller furniture, but value the same modular principle at a significantly lower price, you can order the compatible parts from us using the configurator's parts list. We have a wide range of tubes, connectors, shelves, drop-down doors, and tools that are compatible with the USM Haller system. Olive green RAL 6003 is part of our standard color range.

What Other Colors Are Popular?

Olive green is one of ten common USM Haller colors. If you don't want to commit, you can also opt for classic tones that have been available for decades. Still popular are:

• Anthracite grey RAL 7016 for a factual, slightly darker appearance
• Light grey RAL 7035 for maximum neutrality
• Pure white RAL 9010 for minimalist concepts
• Graphite black RAL 9011 as a contrast in lighter rooms
• Ruby red RAL 3003 for accents
• Golden yellow RAL 1004 as an eye-catcher

For all colors, the RAL standard ensures that later additions remain color-consistent, even if you reorder years after your first piece of furniture.

Showroom Visit Is Worthwhile

Colors and materials appear different in photos and on screens than in reality. Therefore, anyone who really wants to buy a larger USM Haller piece of furniture should visit a showroom at least once. Locations can be found in many major cities. The Hamburg showroom is located at Esplanade 41, 20354 Hamburg, in a central location near the Binnenalster.

Conclusion

Olive green RAL 6003 is one of the USM Haller colors that does not wear out even after decades. In the Hamburg showroom, you can see various configurations live.