Mid-century rattan highboy / tallboy chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970

Mid-century rattan / bamboo highboy / tallboy, chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s. This is a beautiful, light brown rattan tallboy. Made by the English company Angraves of Brook St, Leicester, part of their 'Invincible' range. The tallboy / chest of drawers has 6 drawers with cane handles, is covered in cane weave matting, and has a glass top surrounded by a gallery. Maker's label on reverse. Angraves of Leicester manufactured high-class cane furniture in Britain for almost a century, from 1912 to 2011, when the company and its highly skilled craftsmen were bought out by Soane Britain, who still produce some of the most beautiful rattan furniture today. Angraves were leading suppliers to many high-end hotel groups, restaurants, and shipping lines. The designs are timeless and classic, and the quality of the materials and craftsmanship is superb.