Systeme 037

Towards the end of the 1960s, metal began to gain prominence in the world of furniture. Several modular shelving systems with round tubes existed but faced issues with connectors that were either unattractive or unstable. In 1967, Bernard FISCHLER asked Joe COLOMBO, with whom he had a strong friendship, to take on the challenge using a structure with 13mm diameter chrome tubes. Joe designed an aluminum die-cast connector that uniquely expels air from the tubes to ensure support and stability. The concept was approved! The System 037 bookcases were distributed until 1974.