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MCM Exoskeleton dresser




I just SOLD this piece is a highly collectible MCM  "Exoskeleton" dresser designed by William Hinn in Sweden during the 1950s or 1960s.

Key Features 
Design: It is known for its distinctive "exoskeleton" silhouette, featuring sculpted legs that frame the dresser.
  • Structure: The piece typically has a concave, curved front with eight drawers that have book-matched walnut veneer fronts.
  • Materials: It is generally constructed from walnut, with legs sometimes made of carved beech.

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