William Hinn
Swedish
William Hinn was an American-born designer whose work during the 1950s for Urban Furniture’s Swedish Guild Collection captured the essence of sculptural Mid‑Century Modernism with a distinctly organic character. Produced in Sweden, Hinn’s creations—including exquisite dressers, nightstands, and seating—feature biomorphic walnut exteriors supported by carved beech legs, elegantly bowed fronts, and integrated hidden drawer pulls. These pieces blend architectural precision with a fluid, natural aesthetic that immediately draws the eye.
Collectors and vintage design lovers frequently highlight Hinn’s signature curvaceous “exoskeleton” dressers and nightstands. Among standout pieces, an eight-drawer dresser known as the “Exoskeleton” dresser—designed circa 1950s—has become emblematic of Hinn’s aesthetic: its exposed sculpted walnut frame supports a curved cabinet with book‑matched veneer and hidden pulls, presenting a dynamic interplay of form and function. Also sought-after are his sculptural nightstands and occasional seating, featuring hand‑worked walnut and cane with flowing, anatomical curves that feel simultaneously soft and refined.
While details about his life remain modestly documented, Hinn’s body of work resonates with a limited but devoted following. His furniture marries Scandinavian craftsmanship with American design sensibility, often commanding high prices at auction and appealing deeply to enthusiasts of organic modern design. From meticulously crafted scalloped storage pieces to rare seating designs, William Hinn stands as a quietly influential creator whose work continues to enchant interior designers and collectors around the world.
Collectors and vintage design lovers frequently highlight Hinn’s signature curvaceous “exoskeleton” dressers and nightstands. Among standout pieces, an eight-drawer dresser known as the “Exoskeleton” dresser—designed circa 1950s—has become emblematic of Hinn’s aesthetic: its exposed sculpted walnut frame supports a curved cabinet with book‑matched veneer and hidden pulls, presenting a dynamic interplay of form and function. Also sought-after are his sculptural nightstands and occasional seating, featuring hand‑worked walnut and cane with flowing, anatomical curves that feel simultaneously soft and refined.
While details about his life remain modestly documented, Hinn’s body of work resonates with a limited but devoted following. His furniture marries Scandinavian craftsmanship with American design sensibility, often commanding high prices at auction and appealing deeply to enthusiasts of organic modern design. From meticulously crafted scalloped storage pieces to rare seating designs, William Hinn stands as a quietly influential creator whose work continues to enchant interior designers and collectors around the world.
William Hinn
William Hinn Sculpted Walnut 4-Drawer Dresser – Made in Sweden, c. 1950s
H 34 in W 24 in D 45 in
$ 7,495
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William Hinn
William Hinn Sculpted Walnut 4-Drawer Dresser – Made in Sweden, c. 1950s
H 34 in W 45 in D 24 in
William Hinn
William Hinn “Exoskeleton” Gentleman Chest/Dresser, Sweden 1950
H 47 in W 44 in D 24 in
$ 7,500
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William Hinn
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Nightstands by William Hinn Circa 1950’s
H 23 in W 26 in D 17 in
William Hinn
William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Dressers, Walnut, 1970s
H 34 in W 44 in D 24 in
$ 26,000
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William Hinn
Rare Pair of William Hinn Swedish Mid-Century Modern Exoskeleton Dressers
H 34 in W 78 in D 28 in
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William Hinn
William Hinn Swedish Mid-Century Modern Exoskeleton Floating Dresser / Sideboard
H 34 in W 78 in D 24 in
200
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William Hinn
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dresser in Book-Matched Walnut by William Hinn
H 34 in W 78 in D 24 in
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William Hinn
William Hinn for Urban Furniture Sculptural Walnut Eight-Drawer Dresser
H 33 in W 78 in D 24 in
William Hinn
William Hinn Mid Century Walnut Curved Front Lowboy Dresser
H 33 in W 78 in D 24 in
$ 15,595
William Hinn
William Hinn Mid Century Walnut Curved Front Nightstands - Pair
H 23 in W 26 in D 17 in
$ 12,995
William Hinn
William Hinn Mid Century Walnut Curved Front Highboy Dresser
H 47 in W 44 in D 24 in
$ 10,395
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