But this is WITHOUT nails and screws? It does make you think that it might be older, or at least made with older techniques.
That was my earlier point: with a "timeless" design like this, it's difficult to give it an exact age. Point is, you like it, so keep it. It's a windfall!! Lucky you!!
We're more or less "full up" as well, but if you like something enough, you'll make room. For us that usually means finding something to sell!!