Compared to that other furniture-makers in historically minded Grand Rapids, Michigan, the work of Mastercraft seems positively flamboyant. The company was founded in 1947 by brothers Charles and William Doezema, who hailed from a long line of cabinetmakers. They went overseas during their service in World War II, and returned home with a plan to make furniture with cosmopolitan flair. Their firm specialized in chairs and case pieces that have modernized traditional forms, finished in exotic wood veneers such as amboyna, yew, burl and fruitwood, and trimmed in brass. Bureaus and credenzas often feature cabinet fronts with decorative brass details such as silhouettes of flowers and birds, or figures that resemble Chinese characters.
In later years, Mastercraft created chairs and glass-topped coffee tables with brass frames. Some pieces included touches like the Greek key — a motif that appears in the decorative arts of both Asian and European antiquity. After Mastercraft was acquired by industry giant Baker Furniture in 1974, the company produced a large group of case pieces featuring applied brass plaques, acid-etched with semi-abstract forms by the German-born, Vancouver-based artist Bernhard Rohne.
The latter are some of the most popular Mastercraft pieces, and like all the company’s wares range in price from about $2,000 to $12,000 depending on size, condition and the amount of decorative trim. As you will see on 1stDibs, Mastercraft furnishings made a bold but artful statement — perfect for lending a bit of dash and brawn to a contemporary decor.
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Rectangular Benches Stools
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Mastercraft antiqued brass finish rectangular shaped benches or stools with newer off white pleated upholstery.
Metal
$4,500 / set
H 20.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Pair of Enrique Garcel Bone-Clad Stools or Benches, Karl Springer Style, 1980s
By Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stylish pair of Enrique Garcel tessellated bone benches. Use them in the living room, or a bedroom. Separate them and use one in a foyer and another in the ...
Bone, Fabric, Resin
Pair of Antique Benches
Located in Lymington, GB
A pair of antique benches, or forms. One is 18th century, the other later. Of rich, golden color and well-figured. N.b. 2" thick solid planks. Both are sturdy and ready-to-use. Measures: L 7’6" (230 cm) W 10" (25.5 cm) H 1’7" (48 cm). These look great en suite with an antique refectory or farmhouse table, for which they would have been originally designed. This type of bench or form would harmonise well in any interior, whether modern or traditional. During the 16th and 17th centuries refectory...
Wood
$7,900 / set
H 17.5 in W 18 in D 14 in
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Stools / Benches Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Sober and Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical benches or stools with needle point seats attributed to Andre Arbus. The benches are in the Curile form and...
Hardwood
$14,875 / set
H 18 in W 20 in D 15.75 in
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Benches or Stools, style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical style benches or stools in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.The hand made frames have a classic, X-form design typical of JM Frank are in wrought ir...
Iron
$15,900 / set
H 18 in W 20 in D 15.75 in
Pair of French Bronzed Iron Stools / Benches after Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of stools / benches in bronzed wrought iron in the modern neoclassical taste expressed by Jean Michel Frank. The wrought iron frame is in the Classic X form and the apro...
Wrought Iron
$10,790 / set
H 18 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Mid-century Neoclassical Iron & Gilt Benches / Stools, Jean Michel Frank
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical handwrought iron and gilt benches or stools in the style of Jean-Michel Frank and attributed to Maison Baguès. The...
Wrought Iron
$9,500 / set
H 14.25 in W 14 in D 12 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Rope Stools / Benches, Audoux & Minet.
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare pairs of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical style stools or benches in hand wrought iron with handmade rope seats circa 1937-1940, attributed ...
Wrought Iron
$1,200 / set
H 14.5 in Dm 17 in
Wonderful Pair of Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools Benches Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Arthur Umanoff stacking stools from the 1964 Grenada Collection for Boyuer Scott, Shaver Howard collections. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition with a love...
Iron
$14,900 / set
H 16.75 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Pair of French Modernist Stools / Benches in Wrought Iron with Upholstered Seats
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of modernist stools/benches with simple, pure rectangular wrought iron bases upon which rest upholstered cushions.
Wrought Iron
$8,470 / set
H 20.75 in W 17.25 in D 13.75 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches or Stools, Osvaldo Borsani Attributed
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern wood stools or benches attributed to Osvaldo Borsani and featuring original construction featuring pairs of angled and tapered...
Hardwood, Cherry
$2,780Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25.78 in W 22.44 in D 15.35 in
Set of Four Modernist Rectangular Upholstered Window Benches with Arms
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of four rectangular upholstered window benches with arms in Art Decó style in mahogany.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,200
H 16.54 in W 32.68 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak and Brass Bench Stool, Denmark 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Teak bench stool Denmark 1960 solid and stable metal base. brass details.
Metal, Brass
Mastercraft Brass Chinoiserie Garden Seat
By Mastercraft
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic Mastercraft brass Chinoiserie-style garden stool in the Phoenix & Bamboo pattern. The stool is in excellent condition having been newly polished.
Brass
Mastercraft Stool or Low Side Table
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A useful form in plated brass finish.
Brass
Mastercraft Side Table, Brass
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Mastercraft side table, brass. Quality built and heavy drum table with original lacquered brass finish. Nice warm patina. Tiny nick to the brass at just above the base. Retains all 5...
Brass
Mastercraft Chunky Brass Stool
By Mastercraft
Located in Winnetka, IL
Mastercraft chunky brass stool.
Brass
Mastercraft Hammered Brass X-Base Stool
By Raymond Subes, Baker Furniture Company, Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
Hammered brass bench by Mastercraft for Baker. In the style of Raymond Subes. Newly upholstered in light blue linen fabric by Rogers & Goffigon. ...
Brass
Sold
H 15 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mastercraft Benches Vintage Pair of Gold Brass Stools Ottomans Hollywood Regency
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage Hollywood Palm Beach Regency Mastercraft brass-plated benches, stools, ottomans. The upholstered tops come off and can be redone in a great fabric such as a mo...
Brass
Chunky Brass Stool by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Great quality, large stool by Mastercraft. Upholstered in period grape striped fabric. Patina to brass. Nice original condition.