$6,000
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 16 in
Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinet, Chinese Motif, Brass, Bronze, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Four Chinese Dynasty's, Brass, Bronze
Brass, Bronze
$7,800 / set
H 88 in W 42.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Mastercraft Burl & Brass Curved China Cabinets - Left & Right
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Left and right pair of Mastercraft bunching curved china cabinets in beautifully figured Carpathian
Brass, Gold Plate
Mastercraft Vitrine Brass & Ebonized
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 21-420 china cabinet vitrine. Clad in antiqued brass with black lacquer trim
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Empire Style Vitrine
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 260 'China Cabinet' or vitrine, display cabinet, curio in the empire style with
Brass
Mastercraft Burl Walnut Vitrine/China Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Austin, TX
adjustable shelves, right. Functions as a china cabinet, a display cabinet or vitrine and looks great with
Glass, Burl
Brass and Glass Mastercraft Vitrine China Cabinet, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Mastercraft China cabinet in very good condition with very minor signs of age
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Chest with Chinese Characters
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning mastercraft brass three-drawer chest with solid brass Chinese characters as drawer pulls
Brass
Commode in Burl with Chinese Key Accents by Mastercraft
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Commode in book-matched Maidou burl with brass Chinese Key accents by Mastercraft, American 1960's
Midcentury Brass Two-Drawer Console or Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
campaign pulls and sleek elegant legs. Signed Mastercraft in a drawer.
Brass
Mastercraft Chinese Inspired Burl Wood and Brass Wrapped and Bar
By Mastercraft
Located in Culver City, CA
This Mastercraft Chinese inspired brass and burl wood bar is simply stunning. Wrapped in brass on
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 16.5 in
Mastercraft Chest of Drawers in Bronze with Chinese Characters 1970s 'Signed'
By Mastercraft
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chest of drawers in polished bronze with raised Chinese characters as pulls by Mastercraft
Bronze
Sold
H 29.5 in W 32.25 in D 16.25 in
Mastercraft Brass Commode Dresser with Chinese Character Brass Pulls, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, highly sought after, and of incredible quality, this brass dresser is by Mastercraft
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Vintage Display Cabinet with Lighting, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mastercraft brass vintage China display cabinet with lighting 1950s. American Mid-Century Modern
Brass
China Display Cabinet by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Mastercraft china cabinet or display cabinet in high gloss white lacquer with brass fenestration
Brass
Mastercraft Burl China Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Baltimore, MD
This two-piece burl china cabinet by Mastercraft consists of a lovely vitrine which sits upon a
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Chest with Chinese Characters Signed
By Mastercraft
Located in Allentown, PA
Stunning Mastercraft brass three-drawer chest with solid brass Chinese characters as drawer pulls
Brass
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Chest with Chinese Characters
By Mastercraft
Located in Pasadena, CA
An amazing three-drawer chest with an Asian motif. Perfect for any Mid-Century Modern setting. oriental hardware.
Brass
Black Mastercraft chest with Chinese characters
Located in New York, NY
Black Asian inspired chest with brass edge detailing By Matercraft. Raised Chinese character
Brass
Mastercraft Chest with Chinese Characters
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a nice three-drawer chest with an Asian motif.
Brass
Mid Century Mastercraft Chest with Chinese Characters
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a polished brass three-drawer chest with an Asian motif.
$56,500
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,200Sale Price / set|75% Off
H 101 in W 90 in D 2.25 in
Pair of Nickel Silver Three Paneled Double Doors
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Pair of nickel-silver double entrance doors with three raised square panels, hinges and lock. Similar to main entrance doors of Tiffany & Co. but origins unknown. She...
Stainless Steel, Nickel
$5,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 75.5 in D 21 in
Ello Credenza in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror with Pair Wall Mirrors
By Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Rock Star 1970's mirrored credenza floating chest of drawers designed by O. B. Solie for Ello as part of his ultra luxury 'Moods' collection which has a post modern space age vibe i...
Stainless Steel
$6,238 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,677Sale Price|40% Off
H 24.5 in Dm 21 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Trefoil Trifoliate Clover Pedestal Drum Table
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Mastercraft trefoil trifoliate clover shaped pedestal drum table base in original lacquered faux parchment finish with double band of acid etched brass by metal artist...
Brass
$2,850Sale Price|26% Off
H 24.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid-Etched Brass Lamp Table or Side Table, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s brass lamp / side table or game table base (with glass top) features acid-etched artistry by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft. Similar to the 'Trilobi' tables, also by Master...
Brass
Sleek Black and Brass Console Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Console Table made by the Mastercraft Company, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and would make a great console or sofa table. It would even make a fine bar, with it's d...
Brass
$1,388Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.45 in W 29.14 in D 13 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Chrome and Brass Etagere by Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Hollywood Regency etagere or display piece. Design by Renato Zevi. Striking Italian design from the 1970s. Original chrome and brass frame with five glass shelves. This ...
Brass, Chrome
$4,400
H 82 in W 44 in D 15 in
Tall Narrow Brass Finish Adjustable Glass Shelves Unit Bookcase Storage Etagere
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lighted brass finish display cabinet vitrine shelving unit.
Metal
Vintage Brass "Trilobi" Pedestal Dining Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover a breathtaking vintage brass “Trilobi” pedestal dining table, masterfully designed and crafted by Mastercraft in the 1970s. If you’re in search of a distinctive and versatil...
Brass
$1,312Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.5 in W 81 in D 42.5 in
Mastercraft Brass Dining Table with glass inserts
By Mastercraft
Located in South Charleston, WV
29.5 inches high by 81 inches long by 42.5 wide. Seats 6-8. Parsons form dining table by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids clad in brass sheet with brass edge trim and bevelled glass inser...
Brass
Glazed Bronze Museum Display Cabinet From The V&A
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning glazed bronze museum display cabinet, originally supplied to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and later acquired by the artist, Damian Hirst (b. 1965). This cabinet...
Bronze, Metal
Iron and Glass Vitrine, 1920s Argentina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slender Art Deco Vitrine made in the 1920s, Argentina. Rectangular frame sitting atop tapered legs. Original glass frame and door. Three glass shelves. Original lock with working key...
Iron
$3,306
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.