Hello, I'm new to this forum. I have recently acquired a desk that I believe is an Eames ESU Desk. It was with 4 large ESU wall units that were indeed authentic items. I assumed...(I know), the desk was authentic.There are suble differences that have me stumped. Yet, it is period, and well made. Can anyone help me?Thanks very much...Theseeker 
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Think like the Charles and Ray. An Eames desk (authentic or not) will be in several parts with exposed screws. panels, steel angle with pre drilled holes, attached (not welded) x-bracings. This is the main difference between the work of Eames and Saarinen. Saarinen designs are a unified whole (like the Tulip series)while the Eameses celebrate the connections (exposed hardware, rubber shock mounts, etc.).
From the picture, your desk steel frame does not have the pre-drilled holes. It looks like a very good looking vintage copy/reproduction. (Maybe?...to be determined)
To learn more about the work of Charles and Ray Eames, visit or contact the Eames Office/Foundation in Venice Beach, CA or online or see a museum example/display.
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