• Design 5 in Open Reception with Green Sofa
  • Detail of Design 5 panel
  • Angled View of Design 5
  • Womb Chair in front of Design 5 Panels
  • Detail of Design 5 panel with womb chair
  • Design 5 in Conference Room
  • Design 5 Detail with Rods
  • Design 5 Detail with Leveling Feet

Color Guide

Painted MDF

Design 5

Design 5, by mid-century sculptor and architectural visionary Erwin Hauer, is a milled space divider that highlights the refined, continuous curves for which his work is renowned. This versatile screen celebrates the infinite, continuous surface, dividing space while diffusing light with sophisticated patterning.

This sculptural space divider may be specified in any color to complement any space, offering both functional separation and an artful statement.

  • Designer Erwin Hauer
  • Content Wood (MDF)
  • Size Panel: 4’-0” w x 8’-0” h (121.9 cm x 243.8 cm)
  • Thickness 2” (5.8 cm)
  • Finish Painted MDF
  • Color Option 1-Color per panel Painted MDF (eggshell finish) can be specified to match any paint color.
  • Hardware Options None Suspension Rods and Leveling Feet
  • Custom Custom sizes are available and must be quoted
  • Durability Contract or residential
  • Lead Time Made to order and certain lead times will apply
  • Installation Optional Design 5 hardware includes Suspension Rods and Leveling Feet. Two 3/8”-16 suspension rods come in a 3’-0” (91.4 cm) length and may be repositioned along track in top of panel. Actual ceiling connection depends upon ceiling type and ceiling fasteners not included. Two Leveling Feet are 2 in (5.8 cm) diameter and are adjustable in height between ½ in (1.2 cm) to 2 in (5.8 cm). Design 5 may be ordered without hardware for custom applications. Hardware and installation to be sourced by others.
  • Maintenance Use a very mild non-abrasive non-ammonia, and non-alcohol containing soap diluted in a room temperature water solution. Apply with a soft flannel cloth, followed by a dry cloth. Never use commercial cleaners, abrasives, solvents, or glass cleaner on any wood as it will wear away the finish. Never apply wax as this will interact with the finish.
  • Variation MDF is an engineered material, and minor variations in color, texture, and finish are normal characteristics of the manufacturing and painting process.
  • Environmental Contains no formaldehyde
  • CARB Compliant
Erwin Hauer

Erwin Hauer

Erwin Hauer spent his life perfecting architectural screens and sculptures that celebrate the infinite continuous surface, known as Modular Constructivism. In 1950, this Austria-born sculptor began exploring modular sculptures, some of which lent themselves to architectural usage as room dividers and light-diffusing perforated walls. His light-diffusing walls and room dividers have been lauded as “quintessential works of modernism.”

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