James Leonard Vintage Chair for ESA X201 - damaged - A set of 4 James Leonard vintage chairs. These chairs have either delaminated (see close up images) seats and / or backrests. They are structurally sound and sturdy. A true British mid-century design classic vintage chair with characteristically tapered compass splayed ‘compass’ legs. Designed by James Leonard in 1947 for the Education Supply Association ESA. James Leonard’s chairs were innovatively constructed in aluminium from decommissioned WW2 weapons because wood was so scarce. We have over 90 we acquired from a church hall in
