Mastercraft Furniture
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.
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Period: 1970s
Creator: Mastercraft
Mastercraft Elegant Burled Amboyna and Brass Headboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Pasadena, TX
Elegant burled amboyna and brass headboard by Mastercraft.
Series of three arched panels with brass welting and brass spire-topped side posts.
See matching Mastercraft dresser.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Concave Curve Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Mastercraft sideboard clad in vibrant Amboyna burl veneer, with heavy brass appointments. It is quite striking, with its inverted curve ends. Four drawers on one side, and shelf stor...
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1970s American Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Coffee Table Designed by Bernard Rohne
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sculptural lacquered pedestal with etched brass detail and glass top. Designed by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Handsome Pair of Mastercraft Walnut Pedestal Base End Tables
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Mastercraft walnut pedestal end table night stands. Lovely petite stands finished on all sides with one well crafted door. The tops have...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mastercraft Amboyna Burl Wood French Hollywood Regency Curio Display Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable Amboyna burl wood French Hollywood Regency style curio display cabinet by Mastercraft. Etagere cabinet / bookcase features a lighted int...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Monumental Burl Elm and Brass Eight-Sided Dining Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare eight-sided dining table manufactured by Mastercraft, finest of quality, constructed of burl elm, fabulous figuring, polished brass base and inlay, bevel glass inserts. Very lim...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Pair Of Burled Mastercraft Night Stand Mid-century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of burled walnut and brass mastercraft night stands. Stylized thick bamboo legs give the illusion of the cabinet floating. Each door has heavy solid brass pulls-the...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass and Burl Wood Dresser for Mastercraft by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1970s American Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dining Table in Bronze with Inset Glass Tops by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Dining table in bronze with decorative corner elements and inset glass tops by Mastercraft, American, 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Faux Bamboo Nickel and Smoked Glass Cocktail Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A faux bamboo hexagon coffee or cocktail table made by Mastercraft.
Consist of a nickel base that is made to resemble bamboo and a new 1/2" beveled smoked glass top.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Mastercraft Asian Inspired Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chair, Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asian-inspired Mastercraft modern lounge chair with brass frame and vintage cushions. The curved brass arms and back are faux bamboo, with horizontally scrolled...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Mastercraft Brass Circular Framed Mirror
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Oversize vintage 1970's porthole mirror by Mastercraft in a wide rimmed solid brass frame around a circular beveled mirror.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Dining y Table Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Hudson, NY
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Dining Table
having glass inserts
table height 29 1/2 t x 43 1/2" d x 72" w
open with extension inset 29 1/2 t x 43 1/2" d x 115 1/2" w
Dining ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Extension Dining Table, 1970s
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
USA, 1970s
Acid-etched brass and ebonized wood, with inset beveled glass t...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Rectangular Brass Greek Key Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic long and low rectangular brass and glass Greek key coffee table, made in Italy for Mastercraft Grand Rapids, MI, circa mid-twentieth century. Good condition with beautiful pat...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Faux Bamboo Benches, A Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Marietta, GA
Love this pair of Mastercraft faux bamboo brass tables/ benches from the 1970s. Originally tables( no glass or mirror included) the pieces have been converted to a pair of benches....
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Coffee Table with Greek Key Accents
By Mastercraft
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great Mastercraft coffee table. This brass table has greek key accents on the corners. The table has its original beveled glass top. I will also be listing the hexagon mirror and king size head board...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mastercraft Burl and Brass Wardrobe Cabinet
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wardrobe cabinet by Mastercraft consisting of burl and acid etched brass. Cabinet measures: 42” wide, 20” deep and 72” high. There are 3 drawers in the base and top drawer contains a...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classic Greek Key Brass Armchair
By Mastercraft
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Greek key armchair, made in Italy and distributed by Mastercraft. Made of brass with a curved back, the chair is stylish and very comfortable. ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Coffee Table Beveled Glass Top Ming Style Legs 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Asian inspired sculptural brass square coffee table with beveled glass inset made by Mastercraft in the late 20th century.
Ming style legs with cross Stretchers g...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By William Doezema for Mastercraft
USA, 1970s
Burled Carpathian elm wood, with Greek Key...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Side Table or Pedestal Table
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mastercraft was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1946 by brothers Charles and William Doezema who came from a family of cabinet makers. The Doezema brothers went overseas during World War II and returned to the US planning to make furniture with an urban cosmopolitan style. In 1974, Mastercraft was acquired by Baker Furniture and Vancouver based artist Bernhard Rohne. Mastercraft continued to produce furniture until 1985 when it closed.
This Mastercraft brass table is a heavy drum style table...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Faceted Brass Dining Table Base by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Brass drum table base beautifully designed by Bernard Rohne for the Mastercraft Company. However, geometric to the eye, this substantial piece could be...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Mastercraft furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mastercraft furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Mastercraft were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul Evans, and Charles Hollis Jones. Prices for Mastercraft furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $300 and can go as high as $75,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.
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Questions About Mastercraft Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify Mastercraft furniture, look for the signature features of their designs. The furniture maker often finished pieces in veneers made of exotic hardwoods like burl, fruitwood, yew and amboyna. Brass trim is a characteristic of many of their pieces. Find a range of Mastercraft furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Because Mastercraft Furniture Co. is no longer in business, you will need to buy vintage furniture from the brand. You can shop local vintage and thrift shops or look for listings from auction houses. Mastercraft furniture is also available from reputable online platforms. You'll find a selection of Mastercraft furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Mastercraft Furniture Co. is no longer made, as the company closed in 1985. While it was still operating, the furniture maker produced its pieces at its own factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shop a selection of Mastercraft furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, the Mastercraft Furniture Co. is no longer in business. The company permanently closed in 1985. While in operation, the company's headquarters were located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can shop a variety of expertly vetted Mastercraft furniture on 1stDibs.
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