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.
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Mastercraft Brass and Metal Freestanding Fireplace, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A sexy Scandinavian vibe emanates with a warm glow from this vintage Mastercraft faux fireplace, which can conveniently move with you as there is no installation required. Faux logs...
Metal, Brass
Glamorous Brass Mantel by Danny Alessandro circa 1970s Fireplace
By Danny Alessandro
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous brass fireplace mantel by Danny Alessandro, American, circa 1970s. It measures 41"H x 54"W.
Brass
$2,876Sale Price|28% Off
H 120 in W 36 in D 36 in
Fireplace freestanding Aztec White w/black flecks, burn gas or wood, circa 1970s
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, from Malm Mfg. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out. Original Gloss White porcelain enamel paint with black flecks. Includes pj...
Steel
Bolection Fireplace in Black Marble
Located in London, GB
An English moulded bolection fireplace in black marble. Based on a period original. An elegant shape. Modern. Please note that whilst the marble is largely pure black in color there ...
Marble
Architectural Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An architectural bolection fireplace of small scale with moulded frieze and jambs. Made in a rustic Italian travertine stone, currently unfilled. E...
Travertine
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 26.25 in D 2.5 in
Arts & Crafts Brass Tooled Celtic Themed Fireplace Bungalow Mantle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fine Arts & Crafts mantel (fireplace) example with dark patina brass. Salvaged from old bungalow of the period. Subtle details and understated elegance, circa 1905-1910.
Brass
Blue and White Statuary Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This amazing, one of a kind fireplace mantel, surround is in perfect condition; it was made by special order for a Parisian salon (France). It is crafted from white statuary marble w...
Statuary Marble
Avanti Freestanding Gas Fireplace, Metal, Modern Style, USA, 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful freestanding gas fireplace. It features a white base and top, with a glass front showcasing and artificial logs. It comes with thr...
Metal
Shaped Oak Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusual, shaped oak fireplace. The frieze with carved shell to centre and floral embellishments to ends. Moulded jambs. Photo taken prior to restoration. Measures: Shelf Width: 1...
Oak
Antique Black and Red Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice sized and decorative Dutch mantel. The deep polished black "Noir de Mazy" marble combined with striking red "Griotte" marble makes this stylish mantel really stand out. This could work really well in a modern, contemporary and a Classic interior. Prefect usable dimensions. Great original condition, can be sold with black marble flooring...
Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble
$277,492
H 64.25 in W 88.75 in D 9 in
Rare and Beautiful English Coade Stone Fireplace Mantel, circa 1790
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful Coadestone fireplace, circa 1790 from Capesthorne in Cheshire. After a fire and rebuilding, the fireplace was taken there in the 1860s from the family's house in...
Stone
Grand and Timeless Beige French Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
French 18th century period country style limestone fireplace surround. Elegant and not too rustic for a timeless modern interior design. Measures: 181 cm exterior width 71,26 inc...
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
English Pine and Gesso Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 19th century pine and gesso fireplace. The centre panel lattice basket of flowers juxtaposed by flowered drops, swags to side panels, and urns to end blockings. Acanthus leaf capi...
Pine