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.
Double Pedestal Faux Brass Bamboo Glass Top Dining Conference Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern attributed to Mastercraft faux solid brass bamboo bases dining conference table.
Brass
Handsome Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Parsons Leg Dining Table Midcentury
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Mastercraft Amboyna burl and brass parsons leg dining table. This table is in very nice vintage condition and is gorgeous in person. There is one 20" leaf increasing the ori...
Brass
Brass Dining Table by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Dallas, TX
Brass drum table base beautifully designed by Bernard Rohne for the Mastercraft Company. However, geometric to the eye, this substantial piece could be used as a dining table base (s...
Brass
Large Mastercraft Burl Elm & Brass End Table or Night Stand w/Drawer
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted, this Large Mastercraft Burl Elm & Brass End Table/Night Stand offers both functionality and elegance. The burl elm and brass combination adds a touch of luxury whil...
Brass
Stunning Faux Bamboo, Solid Brass Racetrack Dining Table Base by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Mastercraft, Hollywood Regency all the way, faux bamboo brass dining table base only. A unique feature of this Mastercraft style is the illusion of lightness. Faux bamboo ve...
Brass
Drop Leaf Textured Brass Top Burl Wood Rolling Serving Cart Bar by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burl wood 21" long double drop leaf one drawer serving cart bar with textured brass top by Mastercraft.
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 39.75 wide x 39.75 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Mastercraft brass faux bamboo coffee table. Has a beveled oval shaped glass top with a brass, decorative faux bamboo base. The length listed is inclusive of glass top.
Brass
Faux Bamboo Nickel and Smoked Glass Cocktail Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A faux bamboo hexagon coffee or cocktail table made by Mastercraft. Consist of a nickel base that is made to resemble bamboo and a new 1/2" beveled smoked glass top.
Nickel
Mastercraft Chrome Console Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Toledo, OH
Mastercraft chrome console table. Circa 1970s. Square tubular legs with brass feet. 3 Smoked glass top panels. Brass corner braces. Mid-Century Mo...
Brass, Chrome
Stunning Mastercraft Brass Racetrack Dining Table Hollywood Regency
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous brass Mastercraft racetrack table. Faux bamboo vertical supports with flat racetrack top and base.
Brass
Stunning Pair of Burl and Brass Occasional Tables by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of burl and brass occasional tables by Mastercraft, Classic Regency traditional design, burl wood tops. Brass inlay (dot) accents, brass detail trim to top legs.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Acid Etched Coffee Cocktail Table
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Mid-Century Modern Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched drinks coffee table. Please note the del...
Brass
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handsome Pair of Mastercraft Walnut Pedestal Base End Tables
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Mastercraft walnut pedestal end table night stands. Lovely petite stands finished on all sides with one well crafted door. The tops have...
Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
90s Mastercraft Neoclassical Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Mastercraft
Located in North Canton, OH
Gorgeous Brass Embellished neoclassical Coffee Table from Mastercraft. Incredible brass appliqué and trim detailing. Glass top. Beautiful piece...
Brass