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.
Pair of Brass Hollywood Regency Chairs in Leopard Velvet by Mastercraft C. 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Incredibly stylish pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency brass chairs by Mastercraft. Elegance factor to the max and working that room with confidence. Sexy leopard velvet covers a large w...
Brass
$2,969 / set
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 35.44 in
Pair of French Lounge Chairs 1950s on Brass Legs in Black and Gold
Located in London, GB
French Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs are elegant and compact, reupholstered luxurious in black and gold striped fabric and standing on fine brass spider legs. These stylish chairs...
Brass
$2,900
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic well built asian inspired lounge chair produced by Mastercraft in the early 1970s. It features a heavy brass framing with the original decorator fabric. Ready for use.
Brass
Unavailable|$5,450 / set
H 32 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Ralph Lauren Leopard Velvet Chrome Chair - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of armchairs by Ralph Lauren epitomizes high-octane Hollywood Regency glamour. Featuring sleek, polished chrome cantilever frames, these chairs offer a sophisticat...
Chrome
Set of 8 Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Brass Dining Armchairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Oceanside, US
Set of 8 Mastercraft dining armchairs featuring tubular brass frames with finial details, upholstered seats and backs, padded armrests, and shaped burl wood veneer frames. Elegant an...
Brass
$638
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 12.21 in
Rattan Easy Chair in Style of Dirk Van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This elegant rattan easy chair is very much in style of the designs by Dirk Van Sliedrecht for Rohe Noordwolde in the Netherlands. It has a black metal frame and a comfortable rattan...
Metal
$8,212 / item
H 35.83 in W 43.31 in D 39.38 in
Hollywood Regency Lounge Chair by Munna Design, Velvet & Walnut
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair draws inspiration from the glamour of Hollywood Regency style, interpreted through a sculptural and contemporary form. Its sensuous silhouette is defined by a serie...
Brass
$8,500 / set
H 43 in W 24 in D 27 in
1960s Pair of Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs in Orange with Wood Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusually designed side or slipper chairs, American, 1960s. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet with the legs trimmed in walnut wood and accented by tall brass finials...
Brass
$4,097 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Leopard Velvet Armchairs, Hollywood Regency, Edmund Homa, 1960s, Poland
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142 leopard armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine ...
Textile, Beech
$1,990 / item
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Leopard Velvet Armchair, Hollywood Regency, Edmund Homa, 1960s Poland
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful leopard armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of industrial design and interior architecture, professor at the ...
Textile, Beech
$4,085 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Two Leopard Velvet Armchairs, Hollywood Regency, Edmund Homa, 1960s, Poland
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142 leopard armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine ...
Textile, Beech
$8,850 / set
H 41.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair of Fruitwood Sculptural Hollywood Regency Leaf Shape Side Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of fruitwood sculptural Hollywood Regency leaf back side chairs
Fruitwood
$4,097 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Two Leopard Velvet Armchairs, Hollywood Regency, Edmund Homa, 1960s, Poland
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142 leopard armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine ...
Textile, Beech
Sold
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Brass Hollywood Regency Chairs in Leopard Velvet by Mastercraft C. 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Incredibly stylish and fully restored pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency style brass chairs by Mastercraft. Elegance factor to the max and work...
Brass
Sold
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
A Pair of Brass Greek Key Chairs Designed by Bernhard Rohne for Master Craft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a gorgeous pair or original Mastercraft Greek Key arm dining chairs designed by Bernard Rohne. The original fabric is a deep burnt orange, both the seats and backs are tufted adding to the interest of these chairs. The original patina is a warm brass. Very much reflecting the Hollywood Regency period, these dining chairs can easily be admired as 2 ocassional chairs...
Brass
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Brass Greek key Side Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Astoria, NY
Mastercraft Modern Hollywood Regency pair of brass Greek key side chairs or dining chairs, made during the 1970's in the United States. The pair has new upholstery and is in great vi...
Brass
Sold
H 42 in W 23 in D 23 in
Imperial Dining Room Chair by Weiman / Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft in Chrome
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New linen upholstery Imperial Mastercraft chair in nickel or chrome. This is unusual non brass version.
Nickel
Mastercraft Elegant Chair with Bronze Frame with Bamboo Motif 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Upholstered chair with frame in bronze with bamboo motif by Mastercraft, American, 1970s. Newly upholstered by Lobel Modern in blue velvet.
Brass
Sold
H 39 in W 20.5 in D 28 in
Set of Eight Mastercraft Neoclassical Empire Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight signed Mastercraft neoclassical Empire dining room chairs with black lacquer frames with lovely brass detailing. This set features ...
Brass
Sold
H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Modern Set of Eight Mastercraft Bleached Burl and Light Grey Dining Chairs
By Willy Rizzo, Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning set of eight modern or Hollywood Regency dining chairs by Mastercraft freshly reupholstered in a light grey woven fabric and bleached burl or ca...
Burl
Sold
H 42 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
William Doezema for Mastercraft Burl Wood and Brass Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six 1970s burl wood and brass dining chairs designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft. The chairs feature stunning...
Brass
Sold
H 43.5 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Mastercraft Gilt Brass & Champagne Velvet Dining Chairs, Set of Six, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six gleaming mastercraft dining chairs in absolutely fantastic condition. The chairs have been meticulously cared for; frames are clean and clear of issues and have a buttery smooth finish; and original upholstery in excellent condition with only a few small blemishes throughout the set. Featuring on-trend slender gilt brass frames that are reminiscent of bamboo stems with X-base stretchers and seats upholstered in a silk velvet in a soft champagne color that possesses a subtle sheen. This set of opulent dining chairs can be used together or individually throughout the home in a dining room, living room, games room, office, walk-in closet or bedroom. They would also be perfect in a hospitality or corporate location, such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a luxe clothing emporium. Should you be looking to acquire a complete dining set we also have available a matching gilt brass base dining table with glass top. Also, currently in our collection we have available 10ft expandable Mastercraft dining table...
Brass, Gilt Metal
Brass Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Excellent pair of tubular brass arm chairs by Mastercraft. Sturdy metal frames, each with two tone fabric and 360 degree rolling casters. Sharp angled design, thick brass frame and e...
Eight Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight Mastercraft dining chairs in a striking burl amboyna wood with brass relief trim throughout the design. Upholstery ...
Brass