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.
$4,060Sale Price|30% Off
Mastercraft Carpathian Elm and Brass Sideboard
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE William Doezema designed for Mastercraft Furniture Co. carpathian elm sideboard consisting of an elongated burl top with rosewood border ...
Brass
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza Buffet by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional vintage Mastercraft buffet crafted in high-gloss black lacquer and architectural solid brass that is beautifully patinaed. This substantial piece showcases a long, low pr...
Brass
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing Burled Amboyna Brass Three-Piece Mastercraft Credenza Buffet Chinoiserie
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing burled amboyna and brass three-piece chinoiserie Mastercraft credenza buffet. Wow! is what you will say when you see this stunning thre...
Brass
$9,580Sale Price|20% Off
Acid Etched Brass Console by Bernhard Rohne for Mastrrcraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in North Canton, OH
Extraordinary piece and the most recognized and converted in the entire Acid Etched collection from Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. It’s a work of Art. Condition Disclosure: Please...
Brass
$26,250Sale Price / item|25% Off
Vintage Mastercraft White Lacquered Wood & Chrome Plated Bronze Cabinet, Buffet
By Tommi Parzinger, Mastercraft
Located in North Miami, FL
This absolutely stunning very gloriously restored custom vintage Mastercraft white lacquered over mahogany wood long cabinet, buffet or console was a custom piece at the time of 1975. It originally had a stainlerss steel top that cpuld not be polished out so it was replaced with a wood top that was lacquered. This magnificent piece has door knocker chrome plated over bronze dramatic hardware. They have been all re plated over the bronze as was before. The base is aluminum and has been polished to near perfection. The hinges also have been chrome plated to match. The dramatic and heavy hardware on the doors gives the cabinet a great modern look. The door knockers have been re-- chrome plated to match all the other areas. They are very heavy. While this cabinet has been attributed to the style and work of Tommi Parzinger it is a custom Mastercraft piece. This is now modern, fabulous and timeless. It is 101 inches long. There are 3 compartments; the one on the left has 3 drawers, the middle one has shelves and the end one has shelves and drawers. It becomes timeless and has drama with modernity to it. It is stellar! It is ready to be shipped and purchased. No wait in stock. Please note that this has had the highest level of restoration and is a very special cabinet that will transcend time. it is 101 inches wide and a monumental gorgeous cabinet...
Aluminum, Bronze, Chrome
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...
Brass
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wood
Reform Hammered Brass Credenza
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
The Reform credenza is inspired by the Brutalist architecture of modernist temples and churches from Le Corbusier's Ronchamp to Miami's Temple Israel t...
Brass
Stellar Bamboo Buffet or Credenza in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready. A fabulous meticulously restored four-door ca...
Bamboo, Hardwood
Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet Buffet Hutch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut buffet China cabinet in great original condition. The hutch is one solid-piece, featuring two sliding glass doors on ...
Glass, Walnut
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The buffet is the first item of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by the Italian woodworker Stefano Marolla. The title refers to the indeterminate article in the Italian grammar, as these pieces trick the eye playing on the ambiguity of the matter: A sturdy element like wood, hand-curved and levigated, looks like a light tapestry. The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculptures...
Brass
19th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Provincial Painted Oak Buffet, France, 19th Century Folk ornament and gentle patina — a poetic fragment of rural French life. This charming painted oak buffet captures the sp...
Oak
Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Dresser for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Acid Etched Brass, Ebonized Wood This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser showcases dramatic acid-etched brass panels by Bernhard R...
Brass
French 1960s Elm Sideboard
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a noteworthy four-door sideboard, exuding an Alpine Chalet style, crafted from solid elm and discovered in the Maritime Alps. This unique cabinet, originating from the 196...
Oak
$5,500
H 31.5 in W 78 in D 19 in
1970s Glamours Mastercraft 9 Drawer Dresser Burled Elm Brass Inlaid - Greek Key
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft nine drawer dresser / sideboard in Burled Elm, with brass inlay, floats on plinth base. Drawers are dovetailed, c...
Brass
Mid-Century French Buffet Enfilade
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet enfilade from mid-century France made of wood with a beautiful rosewood. The design across the front emphasizes the burled ash and rosewood as well as lemon wood inlay. There ...
Brass
$3,746Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.25 in W 66 in D 16 in
Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair
By Flair, Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern to modern Rosewood buffet or credenza with Lucite legs & chrome accents attributed to Bernhardt Flair. This pi...
Metal, Chrome
$4,760Sale Price|30% Off
H 16 in W 72.25 in D 16 in
Ronnie Brahms for H. Sacks Wall Mounted Console Server
By H Sacks & Sons
Located in Hanover, MA
Gracious and at once both neoclassical and modern, this wall-mounted buffet console was designed by the late Ronnie Brahms and produced by the family own...
Walnut
19th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Folk ornament and gentle patina — a poetic fragment of rural French life. This charming painted oak buffet captures the spirit of French provincial craftsmanship, where everyday fur...
Oak
Mastercraft Malachite Lacquered Parchment Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
"Malachite" lacquered parchment cabinet with brass hardware and trim by Mastercraft. USA, circa 1970. Featured in Elle Decor magazine's March 2012 issue; see photo below. Cabine...
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 20 in D 33 in
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Mid Century Modern Ash Burl Buffets Credenza Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century modern buffets / credenzas / sideboards / servers / nightstands by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture Company. Made from ash burl featuring modular form wi...
Ash
Mastercraft Buffet in Polished Brass and Yellow High Gloss Lacquer
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft of Grand Rapids '1565' racetrack oval shaped buffet cabinet designed by William Doezema in 1974 newly refinished in high gloss yellow lacquer with four doors and embellis...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Walnut and Brass Buffet and Hutch
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft mid century walnut and brass buffet and hutch The buffet measures: 72 wide x 19.5 deep x 32.5 inches high The hutch measures: 52.5 wide x 11.5 deep x 44 inches high...
Brass
Mastercraft Walnut & Burl Double Chest on Stand
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
From the Mastercraft "Nineteen Hundred Collection" of 1956 we present this single owner exceptional Hollywood Regency double buffet chest on stand. Ame...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Buffet by Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Sophisticated artistic metal craft sideboard credenza by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft circa 1974 with a most beautiful patina reminiscent of the work of Philip & Kelvin Laverne. Pat...
Brass
Sold
H 27.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Amboyna Burl Buffet Side Server Bar Cart Mid C Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Dayton, OH
Bernhard Rohne's rolling bar cart from Mastercraft features a beautiful burled amboyna wood finish and brass.
Burl
Mastercraft Custom Finished. Malachite Green Burl Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Mastercraft Aniline Dyed, satin finished burl credenza with satin brass corner plates and rivets. One section housing 4 drawers, the other an adjustable shelf.
Brass
Sold
H 30.25 in W 74.25 in D 18.5 in
Bernard Rhone Acid Etched "Tree of Life" Brass Sideboard Buffet for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an iconic Mastercraft sideboard designed by Bernard Rhone. This one will have the center door professionally adjusted to make sure it is centered...
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 81.75 in D 20 in
Large Burl & Brass Credenza or Buffet Sideboard with Rosewood Inlay, Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
Large burl and brass credenza or buffet with rosewood inlay by Mastercraft, 1970s. Part of a dining table and fourteen chairs sold separately. This piece along with the others would ...
Brass
Mastercraft Burl and Brass Sideboard Buffet (SATURDAY SALE)
By William Doezema, Charak Furniture Company, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s sideboard buffet designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft retailed by Charak of Boston. Briar root burl veneer although freque...
Brass
Sold
H 32.75 in W 72.5 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Mastercraft Faux Leather and Brass Ming Credenza Buffet Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mastercraft credenza, tagged on the back (pictured). Double doors on each side with shelf on each side, one side has a drawer also...
Brass