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 Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Mastercraft USA, 1970s Brown lacquered faux burl wood case, with original As...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency bar cabinet, sideboard, or bookcase By Mastercraft USA, 1970s Black lacquered walnut case, with brass trim and Asian-inspired brass...
Brass
$4,060Sale Price|30% Off
Mastercraft Carpathian Elm and Brass Sideboard
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
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
William Doezema for Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Beautiful burled Carpathian elm wood, with inlai...
Brass
Exceptional Mastercraft Brass, Laminate and Glass Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptional Mastercraft brass, laminate and glass sideboard, with two lower doors with large brass ring pulls opening to a bottom shelf and one middle shelf, Above the doors is a ...
Brass
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Concave Curve Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Mastercraft sideboard clad in vibrant Amboyna burl veneer, with heavy brass appointments. It is quite striking, with its inverted curve ends. Four drawers on one side, and shelf stor...
Brass
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
Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza/Sideboard by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamorous one-of-a-kind piece designed by the great Mastercraft in Grand Rapids. Features a massive tubular brass framed body, both sides have a gentle curve. Top and sides are finis...
Brass
Vintage Elm Burl and Brass Greek Key Credenza by William Doezema for Mastercraft
By William Doezema, Charak Furniture Company, Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious plinth-base credenza / sideboard in burled Carpathian elm wood with inlaid brass details and highly stylized Greek Key brass hardware designed by William Doezema for Master...
Brass
Mastercraft Burl Wood Brass Greek Key Detail Credenza Sideboard William Doezema
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible William Doezema designed Burl Wood, brass and metal credenza, Sideboard or Cabinet. Features 4 doors and 2 drawers, decorated with Brass Pulls, Borders and Metal Greek Key...
Brass, Metal
William Doezema for Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Credenza
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. By William Doezema for Mastercraft. USA, 1970s. Burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass t...
Brass
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Burled Amboyna and Brass Sideboard by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and substantial cabinet by Mastercraft. The four frame and panel doors open to reveal a two section storage area. One side has four drawers with a silverware drawer. The othe...
Brass
Elegant Black Lacquer and Polished Brass Sideboard/Credenza by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning piece of late mid-century design by the great Mastercraft in Grand Rapids. Proportionally exceptional, embodying a "pill" shape with rounded ends, although long visually i...
Brass
Mastercraft High Gloss Black Laquer and Brass Sideboard, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored sideboard by Mastercraft. It is pill shaped and an iconic design. This is a high gloss black lacquer with shelving on one side ...
Brass
$4,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Greek Key Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural amboyna burl case, with four brass-welted doors accented by heavy brass pulls and backing plates. Doors open to reveal five drawers and a single shelf. Four corners are adorn...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Double Chest, Palatial
By Mastercraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
A white lacquered and burl Wood sideboard labeled Master-craft. A finally constructed pair of chests sitting on a detachable base. The Burl wood centers having giltwood framing on a ...
Wood
Trio of Mastercraft Burled and Walnut Colonnade Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three colonnade front cabinets by Mastercraft. Early pieces with the embroidered label. Burled walnut colonnade detailed doors open to reveal a large open cabinet space. Brass...
Brass
Bespoke Italian Colored Glass and Brass Sideboard
Located in London, London
Bespoke sideboard Colored glass panels Brass inlay Brass legs Contemporary, Italy.
Brass
$3,447
H 29.34 in W 35.63 in D 16.74 in
Mid Century French Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Pierre Vandel Paris C.1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid Century French Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Pierre Vandel Paris C.1970 PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and gilt lacquered sideboard cabinet, on stile feet, with gilded designers 'P...
Aluminum
$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
French 1960s Elm Sideboard
By Charlotte Perriand, Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
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
$3,599Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 72 in D 20 in
1970's Mid-Century Modern Robert Baron Rosewood Credenza / Sideboard
By Robert Baron
Located in Burbank, CA
Original Mid-Century Modern sideboard for sale. Designed by Robert Baron for Glenn of California, and has been professionally refinished. It dates back to...
Rosewood
$8,681Sale Price|40% Off
H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless vintage piece, this mid-century cabinet bar sideboard feels imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer. Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels crisp and luxe. Its boxy, simple style, featuring four doors and one drawers, is typical of both the 1970s and designer Jean Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois design. The two external doors...
Brass
$2,100
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 13 in
1970s Lacquered Asian Inspired Mastercraft Cabinet, Overscale Brass Hardware
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Lacquered Asian Inspired Mastercraft Cabinet, Overscale Brass Hardware Offered for sale is a 1970s Asian inspired Mastercraft cabinet that is lacquered and fitted with impress...
Brass
$25,000
H 32.25 in W 84.13 in D 22 in
Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare 1970s Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard with waterfall ends for Directional with brass tiles and book matched Burl wood doors. Interior laminated in black...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Sideboard, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Sideboard , Italy, 1970s
Wood
Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza/Sideboard by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamorous one-of-a-kind piece designed by the great Mastercraft in Grand Rapids. Features a massive tubular brass framed body, both sides have a gentle curve. Top and sides are finis...
Brass
Mastercraft High Gloss Black Laquer and Brass Sideboard, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored sideboard by Mastercraft. It is pill shaped and an iconic design. This is a high gloss black lacquer with shelving on one side ...
Brass
$14,000
H 39.25 in W 90.25 in D 20.25 in
Fine French Art Deco Sideboard, with Marquetry and Brass Details
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a fine floral marquetry, a central folding door, two drawers and bronze details.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 78.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Sideboards, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Sophisticated artistic pair of metalcraft sideboards by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft circa 1974 with a most beautiful acid etched brass design reminiscent of the work of Philip & Ke...
Brass
Sold
H 32.75 in W 72.5 in D 20.25 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Brass Accent Faux Leather Asian Modern Credenza
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking Hollywood-Regency buffet from Mastercraft exudes both Chinoiserie elegance and stately refinement. The rich burl wood façade presents a mirrored pair of doors—framed in...
Brass
Sold
H 29.75 in W 78.25 in D 21.75 in
Acid Etched Brass Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Brass Sideboard Buffet
By Mastercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. six-door acid etched and embossed brass credenza with brass pulls housed in a brass frame with a nice patina. Designed by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercra...
Brass, Bronze
Mastercraft Brass Server/Sideboard/Credenza by Bernhard Rhone, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, James Mont, Mastercraft
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking and rare example showing beautifully. Acid-etched brass with plenty of open storage in a small footprint. A classic by Mastercraft., Bernard Rohne.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 82 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Shadowbox Book-Matched Carpathian Elm Sideboard by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
This highly unique and materially exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Shadowbox Sideboard in Book-Matched and Burled Carpathian Elm with Macassar Inlays and Antiqued Brass Drawers signed...
Elm
Sold
H 35.25 in W 99.5 in D 19 in
Mastercraft Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard, 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous monumental mid-century modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Mastercraft USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful burled olive wood, with fruitwood case, or...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass and Black Lacquer Sideboard
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE This glamorous sideboard is from an especially ultra deluxe collection by Mastercraft Furniture Company from the 1970's when the quality of materials and finishes were...
Brass
Sold
H 30.25 in W 73.75 in D 18.5 in
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Tree of Life Brass Etched Sideboard Buffet
By Mastercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Etched brass panel doors with brass clad base. 3 doors containing 1 shelf. 30 1/8" h x 73 3/4" w x 18 1/2" d. Condition Surface scratches. Minor oxidation.
Brass
Mastercraft Buffet in Polished Brass and Yellow High Gloss Lacquer
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
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 Midcentury Brass and Mahogany Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft midcentury Brass and Mahogany Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 19.5 deep x 32.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
Brass
Vintage Patinated Brass and Lacquered Credenza by Mastercraft
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage patinated brass credenza designed by Mastercraft in the United States, circa 1970s. This credenza has a timeless design where the materials used for its constructio...
Brass
Sold
H 30.75 in W 72.63 in D 18.63 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass "Tree of Life" Sideboard
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency "Tree of Life" sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. USA, 1970s Acid-etched brass, with ebo...
Brass