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Mastercraft Black Lacquer And Brass Credenza

Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza/Sideboard by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
tubular brass framed body, both sides have a gentle curve. Top and sides are finished in black lacquer
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Elegant Black Lacquer and Polished Brass Sideboard/Credenza by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
. The black lacquer is trimmed with strips of polished brass which also wraps its base. Solid cast brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Style Mid Century Black Lacquer and Brass Sideboard Credenza Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
a chic black lacquered finish, and polished brass detail stripes wrapping around the piece. The face
Category

Mid-20th Century American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Breathtaking Black Lacquered and Brass Credenza or Sideboard by Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning and distinct black lacquered and brass detail credenza or sideboard by Mastercraft
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stone, Brass

1960s Mastercraft Cabinet / Server
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
revealing three pull-out drawers by Mastercraft; 1962. Marked, USA; metal, wood, travertine. Very good
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Travertine, Brass

1960s Mastercraft Cabinet / Server
1960s Mastercraft Cabinet / Server
H 30.75 in W 76 in D 20 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lacquer and Brass Credenza
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sleek Milo Baughman black lacquered credenza or sideboard with tall brass slab legs made by Thayer
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft USA Elegant Black Lacquer and Brass Console, ca 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Mastercraft USA Elegant Black Lacquer and Brass Console, ca 1970s Stunning and long Mastercraft
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Art Work, Framed
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
, with their patinated bronze and black lacquer doors, are sculptural attention-grabbing works in today’s
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Brass

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Glamorous Mastercraft Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
black lacquer body, both sides have a gentle curve. Substantial brass trim pieces and graphic brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Mastercraft Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza Buffet
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This classy lady by Mastercraft Furniture features a black lacquer body and substantial brass base
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquered and Brass Credenza by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Black lacquered and brass credenza by Mastercraft.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Mastercraft Black Lacquered Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Toronto, ON
A glamorous black lacquered oval credenza with brass plated trim and hardware.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Mastercraft Lacquer and Chevron Brass Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Regency credenza. Made by the iconic Mastercraft group. Beautiful glossy black
Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Black Lacquer and Brass Console Credenza, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, black lacquer credenza, with brass pulls and trims, from
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Black Lacquer and Brass Console Credenza 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a ravishing, black lacquer credenza, with brass pulls and trims, with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mastercraft Lacquered Credenza with Brass Fittings
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Mastercraft black lacquered credenza with brass fittings. This stunning postmodern credenza
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern Mastercraft Black Granite Topped Lacquer Credenza 1980s
By Mastercraft
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding, black lacquer and granite topped credenza, with brass
Category

Vintage 1980s Credenzas

Materials

Granite

Vintage Patinated Brass and Lacquered Credenza by Mastercraft
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage patinated brass credenza designed by Mastercraft in the United States, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Black Lacquer Brass Tree Of Life Credenza
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
brass sideboard or credenza or sideboard is both practical and tasteful. The gorgeous Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Chic Credenza with Rounded Ends 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Credenza with rounded ends in black lacquer with brass hardware and accents by Mastercraft
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Oriental Etagere Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice high quality black lacquer piano like finish oriental etagere/cabinet. Very nice
Category

Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass "Tree of Life" Credenza by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage brass credenza is a true masterpiece, designed by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Burl Wood and Polished Brass Chest by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Phoenix, AZ
black lacquer with drawer’s adjustable shelves and inset brass handles. The entire sideboard has
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Black Lacquer Mastercraft Style Sideboard/Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a mid century black lacquered 2 door cabinet. it has a stylish mixture of Chinese and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Credenza in Black Lacquer with Brass Hardware by Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Credenza in black lacquer with brass hardware and accents by Mastercraft, American 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s American Buffets

Hollywood Regency Style Lacquered Credenza by Mastercraft
Located in Peabody, MA
Sideboard credenza by Mastercraft in high gloss black lacquer, with brass hardware and trim. This
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Sideboard by Mastercraft
Located in Pasadena, CA
The body of this credenza is light green lacquer and has four brass-welted doors accented by heavy
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Metal

Lacquered Sideboard by Mastercraft
Lacquered Sideboard by Mastercraft
H 32 in W 72.75 in D 20 in
Monumental Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamorous one-of-a-kind piece designed by the great Mastercraft in Grand Rapids. Features a black
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Stunning Mastercraft Black Lacquer and Polished Brass Credenza Midcentury
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
gloss ebony lacquer is trimmed with strips of polished brass which also wraps its base. Solid cast brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Black Lacquer Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a 1970s black lacquer and brass oval shaped credenza by Mastercraft.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Mastercraft Black Lacquer Credenza
Mastercraft Black Lacquer Credenza
H 29 in W 80 in D 18 in
Modern Empire Design Mastercraft Brass and Black Lacquer Cabinet Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This is a unique design by Mastercraft. Inset beveled black glass top. Two-door with shelf and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Faux Marble and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
Mastercraft Furniture of Grand Rapids. The credenza features a stunning faux marble case with brass trim and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Black Lacquer and Brass Cabinet Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have an absolutely stunning cabinet in black lacquer and brass by
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Faux Marble and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
Mastercraft USA, 1970s Lacquered faux green marble, with original brass mounts and hardware. Measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Mirror, circa 1970
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely executed rectangular mirror by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. Featuring black
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Tree of Life" Sideboard by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
polished brass that gives an unmatched shine around the piece. It has black decorative borders that
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Pair of Black and Brass Lacquer 1980s Nightstands
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century 80s black lacquer & brass nightstands by Lane. Gorgeous post modern design. The
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquered and Brass Credenza by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A black lacquered credenza with brass details and hardware by Mastercraft. USA, Circa 1980's
Category

Late 20th Century American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Black Lacquer Credenza
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Black Lacquer Sideboard A beautifully dramatic and style forward
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Oval Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A handsome oval 4 door black lacquer credenza with brass details and hardware. Interior with 4
Category

Vintage 1970s Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquered Credenza with Brass Hardware by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquered credenza with two doors and brass Asian-style hardware by Mastercraft. USA, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mastercraft Black Lacquered Credenzas
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of rare vintage Mastercraft red floral lacquered credenza with brass trim and hardware, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Lacquer Painted Malachite and Brass Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant and rare Mastercraft credenza faux painted in a malachite dark green in very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Mastercraft Red Lacquered Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare vintage mastercraft red floral lacquered credenza with brass trim and hardware.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Mastercraft Red Lacquered Credenza
Mastercraft Red Lacquered Credenza
H 30 in W 50.5 in D 15.5 in
Brass and Black Lacqured Credenza with Botanical Motif by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A black lacquered credenza with botanical motif on four doors with thick brass frame, brass
Category

Late 20th Century American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Modernist Walnut and Black Lacquered Credenza or Cabinet after Mastercraft
By Drexel
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptional quality credenza or cabinet by Drexel Heritage. The wood is a highly figured lacquered
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Credenza by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Stamford, CT
Black lacquered credenza by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, circa 1960-1980.  Inside has one
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Asian Style Credenza
Located in Stamford, CT
the black lacquered curved wood frame and brass detail
Category

20th Century American Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Asian Style Credenza
Mastercraft Asian Style Credenza
H 30 in W 47.5 in D 13 in
Bernhard Rohne for Baker Mastercraft Burnished Brass Credenza
Located in Southfield, MI
rendered in black lacquered wood and burnished brushed brass. Extremely heavy and well made, this piece
Category

Vintage 1970s American Credenzas

Materials

Lacquer

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Tree of Life Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Pasadena, CA
Black lacquer and brass cabinet with artisan applied metal tree motifs in door fronts. Bernhard
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Credenza/Sideboard in Mastercraft Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing custom made credenza or sideboard. Wood in black lacquer finish. Asian motifs on the doors
Category

20th Century Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Style black lacquer Credenza / Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Ebonized cabinet having two doors with ornate pulls. Great storage with one adjustable shelf.
Category

20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with two adjustable interior shelves. Heavy black lacquer finish with raised brass detail banding
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Credenza
Mastercraft Credenza
H 28 in W 67 in D 18 in
Mastercraft Brass and Black Lacquer Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in San Antonio, TX
Handsome black credenza with brass details throughout. An exceptional piece with original finish
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Black Lacquer Oval Credenza/Sideboard with Brass Trim
By Mastercraft
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful deco inspired/regency black lacquer oval credenza by Mastercraft. The scale of this piece
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lacquered Mastercraft credenza with brass details in nice as found vintage condition.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Mastercraft Credenza
Mastercraft Credenza
H 31.25 in W 84 in D 20 in
Mastercraft Asian Inspired Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellently proportioned dramatic credenza or console by Mastercraft. The curved wood body in black
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Asian Inspired Credenza
Mastercraft Asian Inspired Credenza
H 30 in W 47.75 in D 13.25 in

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Mastercraft Black Lacquer And Brass Credenza For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mastercraft black lacquer and brass credenza you’re looking for. Each mastercraft black lacquer and brass credenza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and lacquer. There are many kinds of the mastercraft black lacquer and brass credenza you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mastercraft black lacquer and brass credenza, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mastercraft black lacquer and brass credenza has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mastercraft and Bernhard Rohne are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mastercraft Black Lacquer And Brass Credenza?

A mastercraft black lacquer and brass credenza can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,200, while the lowest priced sells for $2,300 and the highest can go for as much as $25,500.

Finding the Right Credenzas for You

Antique and vintage credenzas can add an understated touch of grace to your home. These long and sophisticated cabinet-style pieces of furniture can serve a variety of purposes, and they look great too.

In Italy, the credenza was originally a small side table used in religious services. Appropriately, credere in Italian means “to believe.” Credenzas were a place to not only set the food ready for meals, they were also a place to test and taste prepared food for poison before a dish was served to a member of the ruling class. Later, credenza was used to describe a type of versatile narrow side table, typically used for serving food in the home. In form, a credenza has much in common with a sideboard — in fact, the terms credenza and sideboard are used almost interchangeably today.

Credenzas usually have short legs or no legs at all, and can feature drawers and cabinets. And all kinds of iterations of the credenza have seen the light of day over the years, from ornately carved walnut credenzas originating in 16th-century Tuscany to the wealth of Art Deco credenzas — with their polished surfaces and geometric patterns — to the array of innovative modernist interpretations that American furniture maker Milo Baughman created for Directional and Thayer Coggin.

The credenza’s blend of style and functionality led to its widespread use in the 20th century. Mid-century modern credenzas are particularly popular — take a look at Danish furniture designer Arne Vodder’s classic Model 29, for instance, with its reversible sliding doors and elegant drawer pulls. Hans Wegner, another Danish modernist, produced strikingly minimalist credenzas in the 1950s and ’60s, as did influential American designer Florence Knoll. Designers continue to explore new and exciting ways to update this long-loved furnishing.

Owing to its versatility and familiar low-profile form, the credenza remains popular in contemporary homes. Unlike many larger case pieces, credenzas can be placed under windows and in irregularly shaped rooms, such as foyers and entryways. This renders it a useful storage solution. In living rooms, for example, a credenza can be a sleek media console topped with plants and the rare art monographs you’ve been planning to show off. In homes with open floor plans, a credenza can help define multiple living spaces, making it ideal for loft apartments.

Browse a variety of antique and vintage credenzas for sale on 1stDibs to find the perfect fit for your home today.