Hooker kept a small USA facility up until 2007, but they didn't make much product there. I should correct that 100% and say about 90% to 95% was imported starting in the 90's.
Yes, you are going to see shortcuts.
A lot of them! You are looking at this desk, yes?
https://www.hookerfurniture.com/item...-562&catalog=5
That desk is made in Vietnam and I would sell it to you for $ 2,562 + shipping costs / delivery. Cash.check pricing. If you want it made properly, and in the USA, I have a woodworker in Rhode Island that can do a great job. Price will be about $ 12,500, give or take and it will be heirloom quality. A Karges/Kindel desk would be similar in price.
I've said it many, many times. You can have a price point or you can have quality, but you can't have both. So you have to decide what fits in your budget and your expectations.
OR - you hunt around for an antique one, You can pickup a very nice one for not much money that will be 60 to 100 years old and still in pretty good shape. Here's one at an auction house about ten miles from my store. These are typically not in perfect condition, but usable.
https://auctions.potomackcompany.com...refno=+++76060