Vintage Kidney-Shaped Kneehole Vanity Desk

This is a vintage-style wooden kneehole vanity desk, likely dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1930s-1950s). The piece is constructed from hardwood with a dark reddish-brown mahogany or cherry stain. Its defining feature is the tiered drawer arrangement, including a small 'glove drawer' situated atop the main surface and a vertical stack of three drawers forming the right-side pedestal. The desk features a scalloped frontal apron and the curved silhouette characteristic of the kidney-shaped or Queen Anne revival styles popular during the Depression era. The hardware consists of turned wooden knobs with a circular, concentric ring design. Physically, the piece shows significant signs of age and wear; there is visible scuffing and finish loss along the sharp edges of the drawer fronts and the vertical frame. Numerous surface scratches and indentations are present across the top surface and legs. The finish appears matte and somewhat dry, suggesting it may benefit from restoration. While no maker's mark is visible in the photograph, the construction style is typical of mass-produced American furniture manufacturers of the mid-century period, such as those from the Grand Rapids area. The piece is topped with various decorative accessories, including an 18th-century style porcelain figurine and a vanity mirror attachment arm visible in the background.