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.

Creator: Mastercraft

Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Round Cylinder Brass Display Pedestal or Planter

$2,200

Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Round Cylinder Brass Display Pedestal or Planter

By Mastercraft

Located in St. Louis, MO

Hollywood Regency Brass Mastercraft cylindrical display pedestal with smoke glass top. The glass top is removal, and then can be used as a Jardiniere, see images. In fine condition, great original patina to brass. Inside planter...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft MCM Lacquered Etched Brass Expanding Dining Table

$4,447 / set

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft MCM Lacquered Etched Brass Expanding Dining Table

By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Lacquered Etched Brass Panel Expanding Dining Table This dining table measures: 84 wide x 47 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearan...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Faux Leather and Brass Buffet Attributed to Mastercraft

$4,680

Mid-Century Faux Leather and Brass Buffet Attributed to Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning and rare cream colored faux leather wrapped buffet (sideboard). There are brass inlays to the top of the buffet and a solid brass base and hardware. This piece has a chi...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Handsome Pair of Mastercraft Walnut Pedestal Base End Tables

$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

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...

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1970s Mastercraft Burled Wood Console Table

$7,400

1970s Mastercraft Burled Wood Console Table

By Mastercraft

Located in North Canton, OH

Extremely Rare Mastercraft Console Table. This one owner beauty had an original cost of over $27,000 in the 1970’s. It’s Massive and Magnificent. The m...

Category

1970s American George II Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft Cart w/ Aged Brass Top

$3,600

Mastercraft Cart w/ Aged Brass Top

By Mastercraft

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rolling bar cart by Mastercraft with extending top. The frame is burled wood with inlay brass trim. The top features an eye catching aged brass top with two leaves that can be raised...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Acid Etched Drinks Coffee Table

$6,076 / item

Mid-Century Modern Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Acid Etched Drinks Coffee Table

By Mastercraft

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this Mid-Century Modern Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched drinks coffee table A good looking well made and de...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Aged Brass and Beveled Glass Cocktail Tables by Mastercraft

$6,000 / set

Pair of Aged Brass and Beveled Glass Cocktail Tables by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of 1970’s Greek key motif aged brass cocktail tables with beveled glass tops by Mastercraft. Can be used as coffee tables or side tables. The tables are in original condition...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality

$6,400 / set

Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality

By Dunbar Furniture, Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 8 Mid Century Tall Arch Back Clean Cream Upholstery Dining Chairs Quality MINT!

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Dining Chairs New Upholstery

$7,200 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Dining Chairs New Upholstery

By Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Gorgeous newly upholstered dining chairs by Mastercraft.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Furniture

Mastercraft Walnut Dining Table With Brass Bamboo Legs

$8,160

Mastercraft Walnut Dining Table With Brass Bamboo Legs

By Mastercraft

Located in Locust Valley, NY

An example of mid-century craftsmanship, this Mastercraft dining table features a rich walnut wood surface with a burl band that wraps the perimeter, adding a touch of organic elegan...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Burl and Brass Wall Mirror by Bernhard Rohne

$800

Mastercraft Burl and Brass Wall Mirror by Bernhard Rohne

By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique lacquered burl wood mirror features brass trim, and acid-etched brass detail. This large Bernhard Rohne mirror makes this vintage mod...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Burl

Drop Leaf Textured Brass Top Burl Wood Rolling Serving Cart Bar by Mastercraft

$4,200

Drop Leaf Textured Brass Top Burl Wood Rolling Serving Cart Bar by Mastercraft

By Milo Baughman, Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern burl wood 21" long double drop leaf one drawer serving cart bar with textured brass top by Mastercraft.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT!

$6,400 / set

Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT!

By Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT! New upholstery, wrap around barrel back stile back.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass and Silk Greek Key Armchairs by Mastercraft Set of Four

$15,000 / set

Brass and Silk Greek Key Armchairs by Mastercraft Set of Four

By Mastercraft

Located in New York, NY

Set of four Brass and Silk Greek Key Armchairs by Mastercraft. The chairs have silk upholstery.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ultra Rare 1950's Neoclassical Dining Chairs from Mastercraft

$8,500 / set

Ultra Rare 1950's Neoclassical Dining Chairs from Mastercraft

By William Doezema, Mastercraft

Located in North Canton, OH

Extraordinary set of 6 Neoclassical William Doezema Designed Mastercraft Dining Chairs. Recent Professional Upholstery. Ultra Rare set purchased from the original owners. (matching d...

Category

1950s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mastercraft Brass & Glass Console Table in the chinoiserie asian oriental taste

$9,500

Mastercraft Brass & Glass Console Table in the chinoiserie asian oriental taste

By Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent Glass and Brass table by Mastercraft. Need to confirm the height dimension.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Asian Style Two Door Cabinet

$5,040

Mastercraft Asian Style Two Door Cabinet

By Mastercraft

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage Mastercraft Asian style two door cabinet, perfect for a bar. The lacquered body is fitted with Chinosierie style brass hardware and decorated with a beautiful red poppy ab...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Stunning Pair of Burl and Brass Occasional Tables by Mastercraft

$2,250 / set

Stunning Pair of Burl and Brass Occasional Tables by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning pair of burl and brass occasional tables by Mastercraft, Classic Regency traditional design, burl wood tops. Brass inlay (dot) accents, brass detail trim to top legs.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Greek Key Credenza Midcentury

$7,500

Stunning Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Greek Key Credenza Midcentury

By Mastercraft

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning Mastercraft amboyna burl and brass Greek key credenza buffet. This is one of those pieces that actually takes your breath away when you see it! Gorgeous from every angle and in wonderful vintage condition! A Berhard Rohne...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Furniture

Acid Etched Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mirror Mid-Century Modern

$2,760Sale Price|20% Off

Acid Etched Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mirror Mid-Century Modern

By Mastercraft

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Bernhard Rohne acid etched mirror for Mastercraft furniture Co. We have several pieces from this collection including the credenza, bar cart and dining table-please see our other 1s...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinoiserie Mastercraft Glass Console Tables / Karl Springer

$15,000 / set

Pair of Chinoiserie Mastercraft Glass Console Tables / Karl Springer

By Mastercraft

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Chinoiserie Mastercraft Glass Console Tables Need to confirm the height dimension. In the manner of Karl Springer

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern 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

Where can I buy Mastercraft furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Because 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.
How do I identify Mastercraft furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To 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.
Where is Mastercraft furniture made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Mastercraft 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.
Is Mastercraft furniture still in business?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
No, 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.