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 Brass Illuminated Demilune Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s, Signed
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible brass demilune display cabinet, produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s, features a mirrored and illuminated interior, exquisite textured top, a pair of glass doors and ...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne Pair Mastercraft Display Cabinet Vitrines
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Mastercraft illuminated display cabinet - Vitrines designed by Bernhard Rohne. Very well cared for in very good to excellent condition. Mastercraft was an old school United st...
Brass
Mastercraft Dome Shape Top Two Doors Glass Shelve Display Curio Cabinet Showcase
By Established Lines, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mastercraft Dome Shape Top Two Doors Glass Shelve Display Curio Cabinet Showcase MINT
Brass
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Mastercraft Brass Vitrine Mid-Century Regency Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Mastercraft brass vitrine. This magnificent vitrine has four heavy doors that open to reveal thick glass shelves with a plate ridge for displayin...
Brass
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
$15,550 / set
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Display Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered is a pair of Mastercraft vitrines with highly polished lacquered brass along with two main compartments: two adjustable glass shelves in the top section and one in the lower ...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 326 vintage 1970s Palladian style brass, glass and antiqued smoked mirror vitrine display curio cabinet, designed circa 1970 by ...
Brass
Pair Modern Black Lacquered & Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern Mastercraft black lacquered, brass and glass display cabinets or vitrines. These beautiful cabinets feature a burnished brass over a black lacquered frame, three adjus...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine / Display Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the allure of refined vintage design with this exceptional Mastercraft brass vitrine display cabinet. Meticulously ...
Brass
Mastercraft Vitrine Brass & Ebonized
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 21-420 china cabinet vitrine. Clad in antiqued brass with black lacquer trim. Backwall is smoked antiqued mirror. Three tempered clear glass shelves with plate gro...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet - Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Vitrines Cabinet - Pair Each cabinet measures: 36.5 wide x 15 deep x 86.25 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Light Patina Consistent with Aged...
Brass
$17,750 / item
Two Neoclassical Brass Vitrine Cabinets by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold but elegant, these eye-catching Vitrines, bookcases or china cabinets designed and produced by Mastercraft circa 1970s. Exceptionally fine quality, brass-clad frames with black ...
Brass
$8,960Sale Price|20% Off
"Vintage Mastercraft Brass and Glass Shelves Vitrine, Black Lacquer, 1920s"
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mastercraft brass and glass vitrine, operational dome lighting and switch.
Brass, Metal
Vintage Brass Vitrine / Display Cabinet by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interior with this stunning vintage brass vitrine, masterfully designed by Mastercraft in the 1980s. This exquisite display cabinet features two gracefully curved glass ...
Brass
Pair of Dark Burl Wood Lighted Display Curio Cabinets Vitrines Mastercraft MINT
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Dark Burl Wood Lighted Display Curio Cabinets Vitrines Mastercraft MINT
Burl
Mastercraft Brass Empire Style Vitrine
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 260 'China Cabinet' or vitrine, display cabinet, curio in the empire style with pediment. Hardwood structure clad in patinated solid brass and black mirror trim. Beveled glass sidelights and windowed doors. Storage cupboard behind lower square doors with solid brass ring pulls. interior is fitted with three removable glass shelves and smoked antique mirror back Recessed lights with...
Brass
Pair of Burl Wood Dark Olive Green Dome Shape Vitrine Cabinets Mastercraft MINT
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Burl Wood Dark Olive Green Dome Shape Vitrine Cabinets Mastercraft MINT
Burl
Mastercraft Neoclassical Brass and Glass Vitrine Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Neoclassical Brass and Glass Vitrine Cabinet This cabinet measures: 40.5 wide x 16 deep x 87 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlle...
Brass
Mastercraft Dark Burl Wood 17" Square Brass Dome Top Showcase Display Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mastercraft Dark Burl Wood 17" Square Brass Dome Top Showcase Display Cabinet
Burl
$8,700 / item
American Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern ebonized metal and brass trimmed vitrine cabinets (MASTERCRAFT)
Metal, Brass
$2,963Sale Price|24% Off
H 80 in W 42 in D 15 in
American Arch Shape Lucite, Mirror & Oak Wood Vitrine, Showcase, Display Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern two piece arched Lucite top Vitrine, showcase, bookshelf made in America 1980 with a blonde Oak Wood Cabinet Base. Features a mirrored Back and 2 tier clear Lucit...
Chrome
Mid-Century French Vitrine in Brass and Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vitrine, marble, brass, glass, mirrored glass, France, 1950s. This is a refined mid-century brass vitrine of exquisite craftsmanship. Its clean-lined brass frame is complemented b...
Marble, Brass
$2,200
H 72 in W 27.5 in D 14.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Glass Showcase Display Cabinet Storage Case
Located in Miami, FL
Six feet tall and four-level glass shelves Mid-Century Modern showcase made in Italy. Wooden base and tall glass and chrome column display or storag...
Chrome
Art Dèco Italian Walnut Vitrines or Bar Display Cabinet, 1925
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Art Dèco vitrines or display cabinet, Italian production of the 1920s, in walnut and walnut briar, screen-printed glass with grinding around. The showcase has been restored and polis...
Crystal
Tall Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Mastercraft Vitrine Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brass and glass tall showcase with 4 thick glass shelves etched for showing plates. Shelves are adjustable. Two glass doors each hung on 4 hinge...
Brass
$2,103
H 5.52 in W 24.41 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Vitrine in Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950s Design
Located in Naples, IT
Vetrina da tavolo con cornice in ottone, spesso usata anche come portagioie o per esporre e conservare oggetti decorativi. Presenta un design rettangolare e trasparente con bordi i...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 326 vintage 1970s Palladian style brass, glass and antiqued smoked mirror vitrine display curio cabinet, designed circa 1970 by ...
Brass
Vintage Mahogany Display Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant vintage mahogany display cabinet has a mirrored back and two glass shelves to exhibit your special treasures. Adorned wi...
Glass, Mahogany
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
Vintage Brass Vitrine / Display Cabinet by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interior with this stunning vintage brass vitrine, masterfully designed by Mastercraft in the 1980s. This exquisite display cabinet features two gracefully curved glass ...
Brass
$4,500
H 86 in W 45 in D 15 in
1980s Hollywood Regency Pagoda Topped Two Door Illuminated Glass Vitrine Display
By James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
Extremely well built 1980s Hollywood Regency two glass door chinoiserie pagoda topped vitrine or display cabinet on Ming horse hoof legs.. Shown in its original dark espresso stained...
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
Sold
H 87 in W 38.5 in D 16 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Style Brass and Glass Vitrine or Display Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely brass and glass vitrine by Mastercraft. The cabinet features 4 doors and several adjustable glass shelves. The inside back of the cabinet has an antiqued glass that adds to ...
Brass
Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases Pair 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of 1970s Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases ...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Display Cabinet Vitrine on Four Tall Brass Legs
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Seldom seen Mastercraft brass display cabinet vitrine showcase on four tall tapering brass Legs Interior is illuminated from above b...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine Cabinets with black detailing, a pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of spectacular four door brass vitrine cabinet display cases by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids, Michigan circa 1970. These cabinets or vitrines are particularly unusual as they h...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Vitrine Cabinet Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Mastercraft mid century glass and brass vitrine which features full electric illumination as well as interior glass shelving to showcase your prize possessions. Why not own...
Brass
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Vitrines with Bronze Mirror
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of four door brass vitrine display cases by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids, Michigan circa 1970. These are particularly beautiful as the back wall is a single large sheet of bronz...
Brass
Pair of Elegant Mastercraft Brass Vitrine Display Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of aged Patina brass vitrines of impeccable quality from Mastercraft, circa 70s /80’s . Each Elegant brass-clad vitrine opens to reveal adjustable glass shelves with a plate ...
Brass
Exceptional Brass Vitrines Cabinets by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful, one-of-a-kind brass display cabinets designed by Mastercraft in the United States, circa 1970's. This stunning two-part set of handcrafted brass display cabinets invites elegance into any space. It's all in the details - large-scale and beautifully built. The two parts rest firmly against each other, finished in beautifully patinated brass for a unique appearance. Curved lucite sides add a special touch to this piece. Each part has two sets of double French doors...
Brass
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Vitrines/Displays
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant brass vitrines/displays by Mastercraft with two doors with beveled glass and two small ones below. Beautiful antiqued mirror inside each vitrine and two lights on top...
Brass
William Doezema for Mastercraft Burled Wood Vitrines, a Pair
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in North Canton, OH
Spectacular pair of Burled Wood, lighted display cases with Eglomise mirrored backs by William Doezema for Mastercraft. Circa 1950’s. Very subtle signs of wear/use Brilliant pieces. ...
Amboyna
Sold
H 81 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in
Mastercraft Burled Wood, Brass and Glass Illuminated Vitrine Cabinet, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible burled wood display cabinet, produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s, features incredibly exotic grained burl with arched glass displa...
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