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.
William Doezema for Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Credenza
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. Burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass t...
Brass
1970s Mastercraft Faux Malachite Lacquer & Brass Capsule Form Sideboard Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional 1970s Hollywood Regency faux malachite and brass pill or oval shape sideboard - credenza by Mastercraft Furniture of Grand Rapids. The sideboard features a impressive ...
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
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
William Doezema for Mastercraft Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Sideboard
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 Beautiful burled Carpathian elm wood, with inlaid...
Brass
1970s Glamours Mastercraft 9 Drawer Dresser Burled Elm Brass Inlaid - Greek Key
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
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
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency "Tree of Life" sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Acid-etched brass, with ebonize...
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 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
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
$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
$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
$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
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 Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, Double Chest, Palatial
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
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
Mastercraft Burl Wood Brass Greek Key Detail Credenza Sideboard William Doezema
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
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
$4,235
H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 18.9 in
Luxury Walnut Brass Credenza by William Watting for Fristho Modernart Denmark
By Fristho, William Watting
Located in Voorburg, NL
Stunning Walnut sideboard designed by William Watting and produced by Fristho Modernart Denmark in 1955. This piece was part of the 'Modern Art' collection and brought a Scandinavian...
Brass
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
Italian Colored Glass and Brass Sideboard or Credenza
Located in London, London
Colored glass sideboard Brass base and details Postmodern mix of colors Contemporary, Italy.
Brass
Bespoke Italian Colored Glass and Brass Sideboard
Located in London, London
Bespoke sideboard Colored glass panels Brass inlay Brass legs Contemporary, Italy.
Brass
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 54.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
Amazing Burled Amboyna Brass Mastercraft Two-Piece Tall Dresser Chinoiserie
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing burled amboyna and brass two-piece chinoiserie Mastercraft tall dresser. Wow! is what you will say when you see this stunning two-piece...
Brass
1970s Mastercraft Sideboard
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Mastercraft Sideboard. Chips in finish, would look great lacquered. Some marks in brass. Hole drilled in back.
Brass
Stunning Burl Elm and Brass Three-Drawer Chest by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning burl elm and brass three-drawer chest by Mastercraft, features three generous size drawers, Regency brass pulls as well as brass inlay detail to drawer fronts, exceptional q...
Brass
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 84.5 in D 20.25 in
Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza with Faux Parchment Fronts
Located in North York, ON
Modern black Lacquered sideboard credenza with Faux Parchment fronts. Featuring unique shaped design with ample storage options. Completed with a beautiful black lacquered finish and...
Wood
$1,495
H 29.25 in W 64 in D 17 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. Terrific ash burl grain. By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood...
Brass
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mount Airy Janus mid century walnut 8 drawer dresser This dresser measures: 59.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
Walnut
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Sarreid Brass-Clad 5 Drawer Dresser, Made in Spain, 1970s
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking five-drawer brass-clad campaign dresser manufactured by Sarreid Ltd., handcrafted in Spain in the 1970s. This iconic Sarreid form features hand-applied sheets of polished ...
Brass
Bespoke Italian Colored Glass and Brass Sideboard
Located in London, London
Bespoke sideboard Colored glass panels Brass inlay Brass legs Contemporary, Italy.
Brass
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H 31.25 in W 66 in D 19 in
William Doezema for Mastercraft Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Sideboard
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign sideboard, credenza, or dresser By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Carved walnut, with brass details and ha...
Brass
Mastercraft Carpathian Elm and Brass Sideboard
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
re-post of LU886617791682 William Doezema designed for Mastercraft Furniture Co. carpathian elm sideboard consisting of an elongated burl top above a floating case (4 inches off the ...
Brass
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H 30.25 in W 48 in D 13.75 in
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
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H 33 in W 72.5 in D 20.75 in
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Mastercraft, William Doezema
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