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.
Benard Rhone for Mastercraft Cabinets, Burled Elm with Brass Knocker Pulls 1965
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Benard Rhone for Mastercraft Cabinets, Burled Elm with Brass Knocker Pulls 1965 Pair of storage cabinets by Mastercraft Furniture, produced circa 1965. Each case is executed in burle...
Elm
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...
Brass
$9,772
H 98.43 in W 60.24 in D 18.51 in
Handsome Antique 3-Part Kitchen Display Cabinet, France Early 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant and handsome antique 3-part kitchen display cabinet from France. A super piece for storage of e.g. crockery / porcelain, wine glasses a...
Wood
$12,500
H 102.5 in W 99.5 in D 20.25 in
Large French Carved and Painted Wood Display and Storage Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French carved and painted wood display and storage cabinet from the mid-20th century. This vintage French buffet à deux-corps (whic...
Metal, Wire
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine / Display Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the allure of refined vintage design with this exceptional Mastercraft brass vitrine display cabinet. Meticulously ...
Brass
$3,749Sale Price|53% Off
H 70 in W 64.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burled Bookcase Wall Unit Cabinet by Johan Tapp for Gumps
By Johan Tapp, Gumps
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular burled cabinet/wall unit designed by Johan Tapp for Gumps. Cabinet features beautiful book-matched burl veneered doors, solid brass hardwa...
Brass
$2,800
H 30 in W 39.5 in D 15.5 in
Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Display or Curio Cabinet After Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & modern display cabinet from Italy circa 1970s. It features mirrored top and back with glass door and sides. The brass framing is bright & shiny. The bottom lights up but lo...
Brass
$3,295
H 83 in W 72 in D 16.5 in
Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture USA, 1970s Burl wood, with e...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Burled Elm Dry Bar Server
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Burled Elm Dry Bar Server This dry bar measures: 40 wide x 19.25 deep x 33 high, when extended the width is 59.75 inches We take our photos in a c...
Brass
$3,995
H 84 in W 80.5 in D 17.25 in
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved burled walnut, with glass front doors and origi...
Brass
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Display Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered is a pair of Mastercraft vitrines with highly polished lacquered brass along with two main compartments: two adjustable glass shelves in the top section and one in the lower ...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet This cabinet measures: 36.5 wide x 15 deep x 86.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage con...
Brass
$2,274
H 44.89 in W 40.95 in D 15.36 in
Art Deco Italian Burl Wood Glass Vitrine Sideboard Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Italian walnut, carved, three shelves sideboard cabinet with glass doors in typical Art Deco design shape, wood finish. This piece is ideal as open bookcase as well as ca...
Brass
French Display Cabinet Giltwood Hand Painted Curio
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Gold Leaf
Mastercraft Amboyna & Brass Nine Piece Wall Series
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft wall unit or breakfront in amboyna burled veneer with brass hardware and accent trim. Nine pieces. Can also be used as a long sideboard without the four top cases. Side...
Brass
Sold
H 52.25 in W 52 in D 10.75 in
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Bookcase Cabinet, 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinet on hairpin legs By Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1960s Beautiful walnut, with caned door fronts, and steel hairpin legs. Measures: 52"...
Steel
Midcentury Mastercraft Pine Two-Shelf Low Bookcase
By Mastercraft
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury Mastercraft pine two-shelf low Bookcase measuring 29.75" in width, 11.5" in depth and 36" in height. Fixed shelves. Solid Pine but Super light weigh. Bottom Shelf cleranc...
Wood, Maple
Mastercraft Metal and Brass 3-Tier Bookcase or Etagere
By Mastercraft
Located in Astoria, NY
Beautiful Mastercraft metal and brass 3-tier low etagere or bookcase. Piece has 3 glass shelves.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 30.13 in W 48 in L 30.13 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Bar Cabinet, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dry bar cabinet or bookcase By Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and hardware and ...
Brass
Sold
H 83.5 in W 38 in D 18 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl And Brass Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1970s
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency secretary desk cabinet with lighted glass front bookcase By William Doezema for Mastercr...
Brass
Brass & Glass Tall Mastercraft Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass tall display cabinet showcase vitrine by Mastercraft.
Brass
Pair of Mastercraft Display Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Pasadena, CA
Superb pair of Mastercraft black lacquer and brass display cabinets that date to the last quarter of the 20th century. Both cabinets are in overall very good condition, please refer ...
Brass
Sold
H 30.75 in W 48 in D 13.13 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Bar Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dry bar cabinet or bookcase Designed by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood and brass trim an...
Brass
Set of Three Mastercraft Brass Vitrines Display Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Denton, TX
Set of three Mastercraft brass vitrines display cabinets each with mirrored back, glass shelves and locking doors. Measures: 114" wide ...
Brass
Sold
H 84 in W 32 in D 16 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Mastercraft Vitrines or Bookcases
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gorgeous Hollywood Regency brass and glass vitrines / bookcases by Mastercraft. Both feature two cabinet spaces (large on top, small on bottom) with adjustable glass shelves.
Brass
Solid Brass Mastercraft Three Tier Glass Book Shelf
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid brass three shelf unit - a stunning and very efficient three-shelf solid brass console that is a handsome addition to the bathroom, office, den and also a great addition to the...
Brass