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.
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Extendable Top Burl Buffet or Bar Cart
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning Mastercraft rolling buffet cart with fold out top which measures 60 inches feel free to reach out with any questions
Brass
Mastercraft Brass and Burl Wood Bar Cabinet Server
By Mastercraft
Located in Toledo, OH
Fantastic Hollywood Regency style bar cabinet server by Mastercraft. This piece is constructed of distressed brass with a burl wood top and laminate work surface. The expandable top ...
Brass
Mastercraft Sideboard in Brass Decorated Burled Elm
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft sideboard cabinet of drawers made from beautifully figured Carpathian elm with decorative brass appliques on three doors and brass trim around the outer edges. The door ...
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
Vintage Mastercraft Dry Bar or Cabinet, Brass And White Lacquer Wood, 1970's
By Mastercraft
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic vintage standing Mastercraft dry bar and or cabinet has a tempered flip top that extends for serving. It is hinged for opening both sides or one. The original Mastercr...
Brass
$2,980
H 43.75 in W 25.75 in D 20.5 in
Vintage French Oak Flip-Top Confiturier, Cabinet, Cupboard or Dry Sink, or Bar
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Endless possibilities abound in this special French Confiturier, Small Cupboard. Constructed of solid oak with raised panels, a full door hinge, and a wonderful flip open top, give t...
Oak
Burl Wood Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classicly inspired modern bar cabinet with an inset marble top and a three-quarter gallery. With a figured burl walnut exterior, curved corners, a shaped apron, brass brass-finishe...
Marble, Metal
$1,973
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 14.57 in
1950s Midcentury Regency Italian Wood, Brass and Mirror Dry Bar Cabinet Cart
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet cart characterized by its original Asian themed painted front wood pull-out tilt door with interior part in mirror glass, standing on its antique brass wheels...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Dresser for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
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
$3,295
H 35.5 in W 37.5 in D 18 in
Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet by M. Hayat & Bros, Brass Inlay, Mid-Century
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury bar cabinet of radiant grain solid Rosewood with intricate brass inlay details throughout. Substantial mirrored top panel & drop forward serving surface open simultaneousl...
Brass
1970s Vintage Wall Display Cabinet with Dry Bar, Brass & Glass
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 handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 3 Piece 1970s wall display...
Brass
Brutalist Italian Chestnut Wood and Brass Bar Cabinet, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Brutalist dry bar cabinet in chestnut wood. With geometric and harmonious lines, the piece of furniture is also embellished by the brass band below.
Brass
Mahogany Drinks Cabinet, Dry Bar, Georgian Styling
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A mahogany dry bar or drinks cabinet crafted in mahogany, Georgian styled with a delicate serpentine curve to the front to give it a classic line...
Wood
Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman style two door cabinet or dry bar featuring burl olive wood doors supported by a cast aluminum floating base and a stained walnut case. Fitted interior consists of a si...
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bar Cabinet by Henredon
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet or small credenza By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood door fronts, with ash case, Macassar ebony trim, and ebonized plinth...
Ash, Olive, Macassar
$2,995
H 26.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Chest of Drawers, 1970s
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chest of drawers By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Acid etched brass, with black lacquered trim, and original...
Brass
$5,495
H 29.5 in W 64 in D 18 in
Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Credenza by William Doezema for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Step into the elegance of the 1970s with this exquisite vintage burl wood credenza, a stunning creation by designer William Doezema and expertly crafted by Mastercraft in the United ...
Granite, Brass
Mastercraft Burl Wood and Brass Rolling Server or Bar Cart
By Mastercraft
Located in Doylestown, PA
Mastercraft burl wood rolling server or bar cabinet, c. 1960-70s. A wonderful bar cabinet on original casters with a flip open top and gorgeous brass accents. The curves of the bras...
Brass
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H 33.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Cart/Buffet W/Marble Top Made by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Absolutely gorgeous brass bar cart or small buffet, 2 doors with a single adjustable shelf inside,interior is painted in gold. 2 drawers above the doors with wood interiors in perf...
Marble, Brass
1970’s Burlwood and Brass server/ bar cart by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Charleston, SC
Offering a stunning burled olive wood bar cart or server designed by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, circa 1970s. The cart features gorgeous wood grain, removable trays for serving, ...
Brass
Rolling Bar Cart by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well constructed mahogany and burl wood rolling bar cart with expanding flip top having a satin black laminate surface and pull out stretc...
Mahogany
Outstanding Acid Etched Brass Cabinet by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding acid etched brass cabinet by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft, 2 door sideboard /cabinet. Dry bar, exceptional acid etched brass with brass pulls housed in a brass frame. As...
Brass
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Vitrines
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare and magnificent pair of brass vitrines by Mastercraft with black lacquer accents. Mirrored back wall and overhead double spotlights. These are an uncommonly seen ultra deluxe model from the early 1970's with distinctive design elements including brass detail actually applied to the glass doors...
Brass
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H 33.19 in W 40.07 in D 19.13 in
Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Brass and Burled Elm Dry Bar Server with Flip Top
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful 1970s Mastercraft dry bar, cart or server with warm factory applied patina to the brass cladded cabinet and elm burl veneer flip top for e...
Brass
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H 68 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
Midcentury Mod Signed Mastercraft Brass & Lacquered Mirrored Liquor Cabinet Bar
By Mastercraft
Located in West Hartford, CT
A coveted signed Mastercraft Classic, the mirrored bar cabinet which can also be used for entertainment system, etc. It has Greek key brass base and a lacquered top that looks like a...
Brass
Rolling Bar Cart Brass / Burl by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well-crafted high quality dark Carpathian burl wood rolling bar cart with a top that folds out on both sides having laminate to the inside surface to protect it from wetness and ex...
Burl
Mastercraft Chinese Inspired Burl Wood and Brass Wrapped and Bar
By Mastercraft
Located in Culver City, CA
This Mastercraft Chinese inspired brass and burl wood bar is simply stunning. Wrapped in brass on all sides except the back, this cabinet is sure to ...
Brass
Oval Etched Brass and Glass Bar Cart by Bernhardt Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Oval etched brass and glass bar cart by Bernhardt Rohne for Mastercraft, circa 1970s. The piece is made of black lacquered wood and acid etched brass with solid brass legs and pulls ...
Brass
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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