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Mastercraft Shelves

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.

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Creator: Mastercraft
Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère
Mastercraft Tall Brass Regency Style Étagère

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!

Category

1960s American Vintage Mastercraft Shelves

Materials

Brass

Pair of Patinated Brass Mastercraft Etageres w/ Five (5) Glass Shelves
Pair of Patinated Brass Mastercraft Etageres w/ Five (5) Glass Shelves

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.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit

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...

Category

1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mastercraft Shelves

Materials

Brass

Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Modern Brass and Metal Etagere
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Modern Brass and Metal Etagere

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Mastercraft shelves for sale on 1stDibs.

Mastercraft shelves are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mastercraft shelves, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original shelves by Mastercraft were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider shelves by Edward Wormley, Herman Miller, and Frederic Weinberg. Prices for Mastercraft shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $9,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,900.
Questions About Mastercraft Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify Mastercraft furniture, look for the signature features of their designs. The furniture maker often finished pieces in veneers made of exotic hardwoods like burl, fruitwood, yew and amboyna. Brass trim is a characteristic of many of their pieces. Find a range of Mastercraft furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Because Mastercraft Furniture Co. is no longer in business, you will need to buy vintage furniture from the brand. You can shop local vintage and thrift shops or look for listings from auction houses. Mastercraft furniture is also available from reputable online platforms. You'll find a selection of Mastercraft furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Mastercraft Furniture Co. is no longer made, as the company closed in 1985. While it was still operating, the furniture maker produced its pieces at its own factory in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shop a selection of Mastercraft furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, the Mastercraft Furniture Co. is no longer in business. The company permanently closed in 1985. While in operation, the company's headquarters were located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can shop a variety of expertly vetted Mastercraft furniture on 1stDibs.