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.
$2,543 / set
Pair of Lacquered and Brass Pedestals
By Mastercraft
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century pair of pedestals with ebonized bases brass soccles and capitals with cream lacquered plinths. American circa 1970 by Mastercraft.
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Pedestal Jardiniere
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Fabulous pedestal jardiniere by William Doezema for Mastercraft in their signature patinated brass finish. Base is a straight round column which has double rings suggestive of bamboo...
Brass, Steel
$2,200
H 37.13 in Dm 17.44 in
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...
Brass
$4,591
H 42.13 in Dm 14.57 in
Big Richly Glazed Hand Thrown Ceramic Handled Planter Jardinière on a Column
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgium, an attractive and large ceramic Art Nouveau one of a kind hand thrown and richly glazed pot vessel on a stand. Thick and creamily glazed i...
Ceramic
Dennis Kirchmann Ceramic Pedestal or Plant Stand with Floral Motif
By Dennis Kirchmann
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-piece floral ceramic piece by Indiana artist Dennis Kirchmann is convertible. It can be used as a pedestal with a small amount of storage with ...
Ceramic
Pair of English Iron Pedestals
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of English iron pedestals.
Iron
Pair of Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals. 20th Century Dimensions: Height 28 1/2" x Width 26 1/2" x Depth 19". CW5306
Cast Stone
Pair Of European Marble Pedestals
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a white marble square top supported on a cylindrical marble column with plinth base.
Marble
$5,685Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 55 in W 21.25 in D 13.25 in
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Giltwood Carved Standing Pedestal Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved figural three-legged standing pedestal planters Jardinières, each with carved figur...
Giltwood
Pair of Rounded and Fluted Column Pedestals, 28" Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of painted wood column pedestals. These pedestals each feature rounded bodies with fluted details, with lower regions wrapped in a series of rounded molding and raised...
Wood
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 62.5 in W 14 in D 22.5 in
Addisson Mizner Style Bronze Palmette and Iron Pedestal
By Addison Mizner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Addisson Mizner style bronze palmette and iron pedestal, standing 62.5 inches high with a floral motif patinated 14" outside diameter , interior diameter is 12-inches bronze top rais...
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Majolica Art Nouveau Jardinière on a Pedestal
By Clement Massier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vallauris Art Nouveau jardinière attributed to Massier.
Ceramic
Pair of Painted Iron Pedestals
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great size and attractive custom made white painted wrought iron pedestals with Greek logo and acanthus leaves decoration.
Iron, Enamel
Maitland-Smith Empire Style Brass & Chrome Pedestal Jardinière Planter
By Maitland Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s vintage jardinière in the Empire style manufactured by Maitland-Smith with cylindrical polished-chrome planter trimmed with brass. Planter connects to cast tripod brass base with claw feet by Directoire style intersecting chrome rods with brass disc at intersecting points. In fine condition, some scratches to base, light marks to interior of planter, appears never to have had live plants inside...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 23.5 in Dm 17 in
Mastercraft / William Doezema Modern Lacquered Brass Drum-Style Pedestal / Side
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century (1970s) drum-style brass pedestal / side table with a flared top and bottom and two decorative ridges around the post and a lacquered finish. (Mastercraft / Will...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 24.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Column Shaped Modern Pedestal End Table 1960s
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft pedestal or side table with a simple Roman Tuscan column design. Featuring a smooth cylindrical ivory colored resin (or ABS plastic) shaft with solid...
Epoxy Resin, Wood
Sleek Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Style Patinated Brass Pedestal
By Mastercraft
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek Mid-Century Modern patinated brass and glass pedestal having chic geometric design.
Brass
Sold
H 27.5 in W 21.25 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Sensational Trilobi Mastercraft Brass Table Pedestal Bases
By Mastercraft
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of Trilobi pedestal bases by Mastercraft. From the 1970s, the pedestals are in a slightly brushed and polished finish with adjustable glides for uneven floors. They are...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Pedestal Column
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Mastercraft brass pedestal column.
Brass
Architectural Patinated Brass Pedestal by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning Architectural plant stand or pedestak made in solid patinated brass by Mastercraft. This is the first and only one I've ever seen. Still has the Original tag attached.
Brass