Wondering if this is an antique or not.
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It is very difficult to determine the age of the furniture from photographs if there are no marks. This knee desk is made in the style of Louis 15th furniture. I think it was made in 1950s because it looks a lot like this Kingwood Parquetry Kneehole Desk: www.lot-art.com/
Take a good look at your desk. Check if there is suddenly plywood or particle board somewhere. These materials were not used in furniture making until the 1930s.
Its a good sign that its an antique if less visible parts of the furniture are made of a cheaper wood, for example pine wood.
Run your hand along any exposed surfaces. If its too smooth, then its probably been machine sanded. Generally antiques were hand sanded, with a slightly rougher finish.
Look at the connections. If they are extensively glued together, as opposed to using joints, then its probably not antique.
Check nails. Round nails were not used until about 1900, before 1900 they were square cut.
Or contact a specialist.
It could be an antique, or a reproduction. You should take it to a dealer.
Are there any brands/manufacturers printed on the wood anywhere? We would need more info in order to help.
It does look like an antique but it could be a reproduction.
You need pictures of the sides of the drawers showing how they are put together.
No markings on inside of drawers?
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