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.
Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère
By Mastercraft
Located in North Miami, FL
This very tall étagère shows five thick glass shelves (can take two more if desired) and is very stable. This design is truly chic!
Brass
Pair of Patinated Brass Mastercraft Etageres w/ Five (5) Glass Shelves
By Mastercraft
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful Mastercraft heavy tubular brass shelves with five tiers in glass and rich dark patina. Tapering feet and VERY solid - RARE to find in a pair.
Brass
$6,900 / set
Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare cabinet storage unit for living or bedroom by William Doezema for Mastercraft Originals from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's. 16 separate pieces: four chests set in one long stand topped with 11 individual cabinets/cases/shelves sections. The order of placement of each section is changeable based on your preferences. Each piece is crafted from solid white ash with a transparent creamy finish called "driftwood". Some have solid brass cabinet hardware and curved elements made of solid brass flat bar set within door faces. Hidden pull-down desktop secretary...
Brass
Pair Mastercraft Dome Shape Burl Wood Curio Display Cabinets w Shelves Lights
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mastercraft dome shape burl wood curio display cabinets w shelves lights.
Brass
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Modern Brass and Metal Etagere
By Mastercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures: 84.75 tall x 32 wide x 19.5 deep. It rises like a piece of architecture — not heavy, not ornate in the old sense, but deliberate and gleaming, as if designed for a room t...
Metal, Brass
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 61 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère, Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display heigh...
Chrome
$75,500 / set
H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to c...
Brass
$2,546
H 76.78 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid century French shelving display cabinet bookcase C.1970. PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and gilt lacquered display cabinet, the frame form supers...
Aluminum
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
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
IMid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Wood
$4,400
H 82 in W 44 in D 15 in
Tall Narrow Brass Finish Adjustable Glass Shelves Unit Bookcase Storage Etagere
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lighted brass finish display cabinet vitrine shelving unit.
Metal
$3,800 / set
H 73 in W 32 in D 16 in
Pair Decorative Brass Smoked Glass 4 Tier Shelves Vitrines Etageres Displays
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Decorative Brass Smoked Glass 4 Tier Shelves Vitrines Etageres Displays
Brass, Steel
Vintage Bamboo Tall Ladder Style Etagere Display Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Slim and tall bamboo ladder style etagere with six graduated shelves. This is a sharp looking and versatile stand great for adding a touch of desirable bamboo to your interior style...
Bamboo
$2,850
H 28 in W 79 in D 17.5 in
Stylish Lou Hodges 2 Piece Modular Wall Unit TV Console Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Lou Hodges
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-century Modern Lou Hodges Modular Shelving. This is a 2 piece modular oak shelf unit that can be used stacked together or spread out. It could even be used to turn a corner-how ...
Oak
Danish Modern Wall Unit by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern 2-Bay Wall Unit by Sven Ellekaer. 80.5w 16.5d 72h. Cabinets and shelves can be re-arranged.
Walnut
Wall Unit by HG Furniture, 1960s Shelf
By HG Furniture
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s by HG Furniture. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of seven shelves, one container with five dr...
Metal
Pair Campaign Style Curio Display Cabinets by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
We are very pleased to offer a great pair of gorgeous, sleek and minimalist display cabinets made by the famous Henredon furniture makers, made in the USA. Part of Henredon’s early 1...
Brass
Vintage Brass Acid-Etched Etagere by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with this stunning vintage acid-etched brass etagere designed by the renowned Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft in the 1970s. This exquisite ...
Brass
Mid-Century Wood and Brass Bird Cage Shelving Unit by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Hollywood Regency style brass and wood birdcage shelving unit with glass shelves, by Mastercraft.
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Glass Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft mid century brass and glass cabinet This cabinet measures: 28 wide x 12 deep x 76 inches high All pieces of furni...
Brass
Single Curved End Mastercraft Brass Vitrine Display Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare single Mastercraft brass vitrine display cabinet with curved Lucite sides and with mirrored back, glass shelves and locking doors. ...
Brass
Sold
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 16 in
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass Display Cabinets, circa 1980, Pair Available
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of illuminated brass vitrines by Mastercraft, circa 1980 or earlier. With ebonized accents and four glass doors, these display cabinets have antique mirrored backs a...
Brass
Sold
H 84.25 in W 33 in D 16 in
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass Display Cabinets, circa 1980, Pair Available
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of illuminated brass vitrines by Mastercraft, circa 1980 or earlier. With ebonized accents and four glass doors, these display cabinets have antique mirrored backs a...
Brass
Sold
H 84.25 in W 33 in L 84.25 in
Mastercraft Illuminated Brass Display Cabinets, circa 1980, Pair Available
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of illuminated brass vitrines by Mastercraft, circa 1980 or earlier. With ebonized accents and four glass doors, these display cabinets have antique mirrored backs a...
Brass
Sold
H 85.5 in W 32.25 in D 19.5 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass and Glass Étagère, circa 1970
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely executed oval display etagère by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. Featuring black lacquered and acid etched wrapped brass panels displaying an abstract freeform design. This Rohne display shelf has gleaming brass posts capped with four brass balls on top which support the five glass tiers / shelves. Excellent option for collectors and interior designers. Bernhard Rohne's designs are also considered functional art for your home. This etched brass and glass vitrine will give any room a punch of style and glamour. Could also work as a tall open-face liquor cabinet. This beautiful Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft acid etched brass display shelf...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Oval Étagère
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Southampton, NJ
Bernhard Rohne 5-tier étagère produced by Mastercraft circa 1970 having acid etched ornamentation around each shelf face with vertical brass rods having coordinating finish. The 5 sh...
Brass
Pair of Bernard Rohne Display Cases for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft pair of acid etched etageres. Features removable and adjustable shelves with two interior spot lights.
Glass
Three Mastercraft Empire Revival Brass and Black Vitrines
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Combined, this trio makes quite a striking impression at 100" wide and 84.5" tall. Clad almost entirely in brass panels, each display cabinet has geometric black and brass trim. Each...
Brass
Exceptional Mid-Century Modernist Brass Etagere By Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Mid-Century Modernist etagere by Mastercraft features a brass design base fame with 5 smoked glass shelves. This pair can be sold as a singles for $4,475 each. These...