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Why Does This Swedish Bent Plywood Coat Hanger Storage Object Exist?

The vintage and antique goods reseller 1stDibs is selling this coat hanger storage rack with custom nesting hangers, made in Sweden in the 1960s:

Coat hanger storage objects are a familiar sight to anyone who’s worked in retail fashion. But they usually look like this:

In other words, they’re about bulk. Useful for storing racks at the register during purchases or when rolling out the new stock overnight. But what need could there possibly be for the (admittedly beautiful) Swedish design up above? Am hoping one of you has the answer.

By the way, the darn thing is going for “$739.26, Reduced From $1,576.36.” Jeez Louise.