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Kasing Lung's Labubu characters adorn USM Haller cabinets at Milan design week

architecture-design · 2026-04-22

Swiss furniture manufacturer USM has teamed up with illustrator Kasing Lung to launch his inaugural collection, titled 'Beautiful Thing!', at Milan design week. This collection showcases two limited-edition items: a sideboard and a shelving unit adorned with Lung's Labubu character alongside other figures from his Monsters universe on USM Haller cabinets. Additionally, a Labubu figurine on a replica USM chair is part of the collection. Labubu, introduced in Lung's 2015 book series, gained immense popularity, with one piece fetching over $150,000. USM North America CEO Jon Thorson mentioned that both Lung and his representative, Lee Howard, are admirers of USM. The collaboration introduces a new character, Bob, limited to 100 pieces. The exhibition 'Wonderland of The Monsters' is scheduled for 20 to 25 April 2026 in Milan.

Key facts

  • Kasing Lung collaborated with USM on his debut furniture collection.
  • The 'Beautiful Thing!' collection includes a sideboard and shelving unit.
  • Labubu characters are printed on classic white USM Haller cabinets.
  • A Labubu figurine on a tiny USM chair replica is also part of the collection.
  • Labubu originated in Lung's 2015 book series 'The Monsters'.
  • A human-sized Labubu sold at auction for over $150,000.
  • A new character Bob was produced in a limited edition of 100 and sold out in one day.
  • The exhibition runs from 20 to 25 April 2026 at Via San Marco 26, Milan.

Entities

Artists

  • Kasing Lung

Institutions

  • USM
  • How2Work
  • Snøhetta
  • Dezeen

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Hong Kong
  • Netherlands
  • Via San Marco 26, Milan

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