Widely acclaimed for the range of case pieces he designed for Michigan manufacturer Mastercraft during the 1970s, metal artist and furniture designer Bernhard Rohne has been creating distinctive acid-etched brutalist furnishings, home accessories, sculptures and other works for decades. The German-born Vancouver-based designer’s cabinets, coffee tables, credenzas and more are statement pieces in any interior and can introduce contrast and vigor into living rooms and dining rooms.
Born in Peine, Rohne attended the WKS Hanover art school. It was in his material science class that Rohne immersed a small painted copper plate into a container of acid. After some time, he couldn’t detect whether or not any kind of chemical reaction had taken place, so he left the plate in the acid and went to lunch.
When Rohne returned, yellow clouds had filled the room and the school had to be evacuated. However, when he was able to retrieve the copper plate, Rohne saw that there had indeed been a reaction between the metal and the chemical. The incident, while most definitely dangerous, sparked his interest and set him on a path of material exploration and design that collectors and art enthusiasts continue to celebrate to this day.
Rohne moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1967. During the 1970s, Grand Rapids-based furniture manufacturer Mastercraft — known to collectors of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design — partnered with Rohne and produced a large group of case pieces featuring applied brass plaques and panels, acid-etched with forms and patterns that are marked by the influence of Abstract Expressionism and Geometric Abstraction.
For his best known pieces, Rohne worked with brass, aluminum, copper and zinc metal sheets, which he oxidized and etched in order to create fascinating surface panels for his walnut console cabinets and sideboards that, with their patinated bronze and black lacquer doors, are sculptural attention-grabbing works in today’s interiors.
Rohne’s work, like many pieces of brutalist furniture and sculptures designed by him or like-minded metalworker Paul Evans, remains popular with interior designers and can lend unique, eccentric, human notes to an art and design collection in any home.
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Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid-Etched Brass Credenza
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Oceanside, US
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft acid-etched brass credenza, circa 1970s. The long, architectural case is clad in brass and fitted with richly detailed acid-etched doors in Rohne’s sig...
Brass
$6,900Sale Price|27% Off
1970s Bernhard Rohne Brass Credenza for Mastercraft, Acid Etched
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Toledo, OH
Brass 6-door credenza by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. This 1970's era credenza features acid etched design work and large brass handles. 78" wide x 21" deep x 30" high. A matchin...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Dresser for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Acid Etched Brass, Ebonized Wood This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser showcases dramatic acid-etched brass panels by Bernhard R...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Extendable Top Burl Buffet or Bar Cart
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning Mastercraft rolling buffet cart with fold out top which measures 60 inches feel free to reach out with any questions
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 84 wide x 20 deep x 31 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Dresser has Areas of ...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency "Tree of Life" sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Acid-etched brass, with ebonize...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne Pair Mastercraft Display Cabinet Vitrines
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Mastercraft illuminated display cabinet - Vitrines designed by Bernhard Rohne. Very well cared for in very good to excellent condition. Mastercraft was an old school United st...
Brass
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Outstanding Acid Etched Brass Credenza by Bernard Rohne Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft credenza sideboard cabinet. Exceptional six-panel acid etched brass credenza with brass pulls housed in a brass frame. Designed by Bernhard...
Brass
Acid Etched Brass Console by Bernhard Rohne for Mastrrcraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in North Canton, OH
Extraordinary piece and the most recognized and converted in the entire Acid Etched collection from Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. It’s a work of Art. Condition Disclosure: Please...
Brass
Pair of Acid‑Etched Brass Illuminated Etageres by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Striking pair of tall étagère / display cabinets designed by German artist Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, USA, circa 1970s. Each cabinet features Rohne’s signature acid‑etched and p...
Brass
Mastercraft Chest and Matching Mirror by Berhardt Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great 1960s three-drawer chest of drawers and matching mirror by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. Acid etched brass and lacquered wood, with rounded corners on the chest. The mirror...
Brass
Mastercraft Dark Olive Burl Wood Brass Hardware Large Gentelmens Chest Dresser
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mastercraft Dark Olive Burl Wood Solid Brass Drop Pulls Hardware Large Gentelmens Chest Dresser Armoire MINT!
Brass
Brass and Burl Wood Dresser for Mastercraft by Bernhard Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mastercraft dresser features acid-etched designs, unique brass pulls, and quality vintage construction. Wonderful burl wood finish adds to th...
Brass
Mid Century Nine-Drawer Dresser by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning mid-century modern triple dresser by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, is simply incredible. Professionally refinished showcasing the gorgeous burled amboyna wood. It has...
Brass
Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Console, Gold Brass, Black Wood, USA, 1960s
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Tree of Life Console or sideboard by Bernhard Rhone for Mastercraft, sideboard, 1970s, American, the triangul...
Bronze, Brass
Vintage Modern Burl and Brass Acid Etched Dresser by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning and vintage modern bedroom dresser by Bernhard Rohne features etched brass designs with burl walnut construction. Spacious interio...
Wood
$7,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Acid-Etched Brass with Ebony Lacquer Dressers by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in San Diego, CA
An exquisite and rare pair of acid-etched brass with ebony lacquer three drawer dressers / commodes by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, circa 1970s. Covering each case are abstract de...
Brass
Acid-Etched Brass Chest of Drawers by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, C 1970.
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking three-drawer commode is a premier example of 1970s Hollywood Regency and Brutalist design, showcasing the distinctive collaborative artistry between artist Bernhard Roh...
Brass
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Custom Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Acid Etched Brass Dresser
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully burled chest, toned in a custom burnt orange lacquer atop a wood plinth. Nine drawers; three with acid-etched panels by Bernhard Rohne, accent...
Brass
$6,900
H 29.75 in W 64.25 in D 18.25 in
Mastercraft Burl Wood Brass Greek Key Detail Credenza Sideboard William Doezema
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible William Doezema designed Burl Wood, brass and metal credenza, Sideboard or Cabinet. Features 4 doors and 2 drawers, decorated with Brass Pulls, Borders and Metal Greek Key...
Brass, Metal
$3,850
H 32 in W 72 in D 20 in
Restored Barney Flagg for Drexel “Parallel” Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A newly refinished nine-drawer walnut lowboy chest of drawers designed by Barney Flagg for Drexel’s “Parallel” collection, produced in North Carolina in 1962. The design is defined ...
Walnut
$2,550
H 32 in W 68 in D 19 in
Mid Century 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser with Brass Hardware by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser by United Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, nine dovetailed drawers, two cabinet doors, and brass hardware, ato...
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman style two door cabinet or dry bar featuring burl olive wood doors supported by a cast aluminum floating base and a stained walnut case. Fitted interior consists of a si...
Aluminum
$7,500
H 31.25 in W 72 in D 20 in
Restored 1950s Mount Airy Walnut & Brass Sculptural Mid Century Lowboy Dresser
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A newly refinished 1950s mid century modern exoskeletal twelve drawer walnut chest of drawers with brass hardware by Mount Airy Furniture Company. The case is suspended within a fra...
Brass
1970s Mastercraft Sideboard
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Mastercraft Sideboard. Chips in finish, would look great lacquered. Some marks in brass. Hole drilled in back.
Brass
$1,495
H 29.25 in W 64 in D 17 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. Terrific ash burl grain. By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood...
Brass
Mid-Century Russel Wright for Conant Ball Lowboy Dresser
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage mid-century modern lowboy dresser was designed by Russel Wright for the Conant Ball Company. Please confirm location ( Brooklyn or NJ ) with seller.
Wood
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 54.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Amazing Burled Amboyna Brass Mastercraft Two-Piece Tall Dresser Chinoiserie
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing burled amboyna and brass two-piece chinoiserie Mastercraft tall dresser. Wow! is what you will say when you see this stunning two-piece...
Brass
$2,750
H 30 in W 79 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with Ornate Brass Hardware & Mounted Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser features hardwood construction, unique oak veneer with original finish, carved wood detailing around the edges, nine dovetailed drawers with or...
Brass
Stunning Burl Elm and Brass Three-Drawer Chest by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning burl elm and brass three-drawer chest by Mastercraft, features three generous size drawers, Regency brass pulls as well as brass inlay detail to drawer fronts, exceptional q...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass and Burl Wood Bar Cabinet Server
By Mastercraft
Located in Toledo, OH
Fantastic Hollywood Regency style bar cabinet server by Mastercraft. This piece is constructed of distressed brass with a burl wood top and laminate work surface. The expandable top ...
Brass
Exceptional Mastercraft Brass, Laminate and Glass Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptional Mastercraft brass, laminate and glass sideboard, with two lower doors with large brass ring pulls opening to a bottom shelf and one middle shelf, Above the doors is a ...
Brass
$17,500
H 29 in W 80 in D 18 in
Elegant Black Lacquer and Polished Brass Sideboard/Credenza by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning piece of late mid-century design by the great Mastercraft in Grand Rapids. Proportionally exceptional, embodying a "pill" shape with rounded ends, although long visually i...
Brass
$12,500
H 29 in W 80.19 in D 18 in
1970s Mastercraft Faux Malachite Lacquer & Brass Capsule Form Sideboard Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional 1970s Hollywood Regency faux malachite and brass pill or oval shape sideboard - credenza by Mastercraft Furniture of Grand Rapids. The sideboard features a impressive ...
Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Burlwood Cabinet with Etched Brass
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Furniture burlwood tall chest with iconic Rohne acid-etched brass panel on middle front of cabinet. The upper doors open to a storage compar...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Credenza, 1970s
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exceptional credenza represents the pinnacle of 1970s design collaboration between artist Bernhard Rohne and Mastercraft Furniture. Rohne's distinctive approach to decorative me...
Brass
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H 29.75 in W 45.25 in D 18.5 in
Mastercraft Brass Illuminated Demilune Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s, Signed
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible brass demilune display cabinet, produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s, features a mirrored and illuminated interior, exquisite textured top, a pair of glass doors and ...
Brass
Vintage Brass Acid-Etched Etagere by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with this stunning vintage acid-etched brass etagere designed by the renowned Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft in the 1970s. This exquisite ...
Brass
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H 26.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Chest of Drawers, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chest of drawers By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Acid etched brass, with black lacquered trim, and original...
Brass
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H 30 in W 78.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Sideboards, 1970s
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Hanover, MA
Sophisticated artistic pair of metalcraft sideboards by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft circa 1974 with a most beautiful acid etched brass design reminiscent of the work of Philip & Ke...
Brass
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H 32.75 in W 72.5 in D 20.25 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Brass Accent Faux Leather Asian Modern Credenza
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking Hollywood-Regency buffet from Mastercraft exudes both Chinoiserie elegance and stately refinement. The rich burl wood façade presents a mirrored pair of doors—framed in...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Server/Sideboard/Credenza by Bernhard Rhone, 1970s
By James Mont, Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking and rare example showing beautifully. Acid-etched brass with plenty of open storage in a small footprint. A classic by Mastercraft., Bernard Rohne.
Brass
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H 29.5 in W 48 in D 14 in
Rare Black and Gold Etched Brass Cabinet by Bernhard Rhone for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare brass clad two door cabinet decorated with intricate etched abstract figures designed by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. The design is etched on 3 sides of the cabinet (the bac...
Brass
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H 27 in W 32 in D 18 in
1970s 3 Drawer Acid Etched Brass Chests by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, a Pai
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in North Canton, OH
Iconic Pair of 3 drawer Acid Etched Brass and Black Lacquer chests by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. Extraordinary works. Very Difficult to find in this condition. Condition Dis...
Brass
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H 30.25 in W 74 in D 18.75 in
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 the United States during the 1970s. It is famously known as the "Tree of Life" due to...
Brass
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H 27 in W 74 in D 19 in
1970's Mastercraft "Tree Of Life" Acid Etched Brass Cabinet by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in North Canton, OH
Iconic Shaved Corner Acid Etched Brass Credenza by Famed Artist Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. The "tree of life" cabinet is one of the most recognized work by Rohne for Mastercraft...
Brass
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H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Credenza Mid Century 1970s
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite six door sideboard designed by Berhnard Rohne for Mastercraft circa 1970s The cabinet features Rohne's signature acid etched panel work framed in burnished brass with soli...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Burlwood Nightstands Etched Brass
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Mastercraft Bernhard Rohne Flamboyant Nightstand Chests Sensational burlwood lacquer & brass Grand Rapids, Michigan cosmopolitan flair exotic wood with acid etched brass. Made ...
Brass
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H 32.25 in W 78 in D 19 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Burl Wood and Acid Etched Brass Dresser, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency triple dresser or credenza By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood, with acid etched bras...
Brass