James Leonard Esavian Desk
Description
An English design classic by James W Leonard for the Education Supply Association (Esavian Ltd). c. 1948. The desk has a solid beech fixed top and a beech ply, steambent underbelly. Aluminium frame in the typical splayed James Leonard aesthetic, anticipating Prouve.
Ideal for home, office, or for commercial use. Would make an ideal side table. Comfortably fits laptop, phonebooks etc..
This sale is for x1 desk.
Desk (c. 1948)
Designer: James Leonard
Manufacturer: Esavian for the Educational Supply Association, London
Manufacturers Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (UK)
Material: Cast aluminium alloy frame, beech ply underbelly and solid beech fixed top.
Condition: Good - some furrowing to the inside of the ply as pictured but the underside itself is smooth and the furrowing not prominent. A small amount of fill to the edges of the ply as pictured.
Dimensions: Height 76cm, Width 62cm, Depth 49cm.
The desk reflects the manufacturing techniques of the 2nd World War. In common with Ernest Race, English Rose and other 'modernist' styled designs, it utilises aluminium casting technology developed for aircraft manufacture: modernism of a kind, strongly linked to necessity as many traditional materials were in short supply in the post-war years.
Inspiration
Rescued and restored.
Shipping & delivery
This item will be posted to you by Reclaimed, Retro and Twentieth Century within 3 days of receiving payment.
| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £21.00 | £21.00 |
| Rest of the World | £100.00 | £100.00 |
Returns Policy
You have 7 days, from receipt, to notify the seller if you wish to cancel your order or exchange an item.
Please note: Unless faulty, the following types of items are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements; personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken.