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, Burl, & Smoked Glass Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Denton, TX
Brass, burl, & smoked octagonal shaped glass dining table by Mastercraft, Lotus design with four curved brass legs and a burl wood center hub with a octagonal...
Brass
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
$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 96 in
Contemporary Solid White Oak Dining or Conference Table
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dinners are our favorite. We love having them, hosting them, laughing around during them, cleaning up after them. This is what our dining table is and means to us. The solid white oak...
Wood, Oak
$2,200
H 27 in Dm 54 in
Mid Century Dining Conference Table with Round Solid Walnut Top on Chrome Base
By Ward Bennett, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional dining, or conference table, having a thick solid walnut top, which is supported by a bright chrome pedestal base with four chrome legs which radiate from the center pole...
Chrome
Vintage Modern Double Pedestal Dining Table with Rectangular Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Modern double pedestal rectangular glass top dining table comprised of speckled solid surface material square c...
Glass, Corian
$25,940Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 129.93 in D 51.19 in
Dali Dining Table with Top in Two Parts Lacquered Burl Elm High Gloss
Located in Paris, FR
Table Dali with top in two parts lacquered burl elm high glossy, base in fiberglass weighted painted color bronze. Other finishing dimensions and customized please request us.
Wood
Round Clove Shape Burl Walnut Dining Conference Table w/ 3 Extension Leaves
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round clove shape burl walnut dining conference table w/ 3 x 20" extension leaves. Extends to maximum of 108" long.
Burl, Walnut
$1,312Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.5 in W 81 in D 42.5 in
Mastercraft Brass Dining Table with glass inserts
By Mastercraft
Located in South Charleston, WV
29.5 inches high by 81 inches long by 42.5 wide. Seats 6-8. Parsons form dining table by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids clad in brass sheet with brass edge trim and bevelled glass inser...
Brass
Contemporary Glass Top Chrome Dining or Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chrome supports square shaped with T shaped tops and bases. With a long clear glass top. Useful as a Dining or Writing table. Dimensions: L. 72", W. 36", H. 29 1/2' Condition...
Chrome
$4,495
H 29.13 in W 141.25 in D 46.25 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Carved oak, with bur...
Oak, Burl
Custom Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
A classic English dining table if ever there was one, this non-banded mahogany double pedestal table has the proportions and appearance that c...
Mahogany
Custom English Walnut Double Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made, English walnut double pedestal dining table. This richly finished table features a handsomely figured English walnut top bordered i...
Walnut, Burl, Ebony
Custom English Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Double pedestal, flame mahogany dining table with satinwood crossbanding, beaded edge, mahogany apron. Cannon turned single column pedestals with reeded legs ending in brass "paw" to...
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
$8,000
H 28 in W 77.75 in D 46.75 in
Restored Vintage Florence Knoll Oval Top Rosewood Dining or Conference Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Restored Mid-Century Modern vintage Florence Knoll oval top dining table / conference or desk in rare book matched rosewood veneer on chrome star...
Chrome
Brass and Glass Dining y Table Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Hudson, NY
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Dining Table having glass inserts table height 29 1/2 t x 43 1/2" d x 72" w open with extension inset 29 1/2 t x 43 1/2" d x 115 1/2" w Dining ...
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 80 in D 43 in
Modern Dining Table with Acid Etched Brass Panels by Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mastercraft brass and glass dining table with panels designed by Bernhard Rohne. Antique brass frame with acid etched d...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Master-Craft Bamboo Brass and Burl Dining Room Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft bamboo form brass legged and burl wood dining room table. This finely constructed dining table by this highly sought ...
Brass
Large Burl Wood Banded Brass Trim Mastercraft Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern dark banded burl wood dining table with three leaves by Mastercraft. 3 x 20" long extension leaves. Overall length with all leaves installed 128" nearly 11 feet lo...
Burl
Sold
H 29 in W 84 in D 47 in
Mastercraft Large Glass Top Double Brass Pedestal Dining Conference Table Huge
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large rectangular Mid-Century Modern dining table by Mastercraft. Thick 3/4" glass top sitting on two solid brass triangular pedestals bases.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 108 in D 46 in
Hollywood Regency Brass and Beveled Glass Mastercraft Extension Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and monumental three paneled brass and beveled glass "Extension" dining table by Mastercraft with Columnar legs. Features a removable middle panel/leaf. Width with the l...
Brass
Mastercraft Dual-Pedestal Dining Table with Glass Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large dining or conference table from Grand Rapids, MI furniture company Mastercraft. The table has two brass pedestals in a style referred to as "trilobi," with each of the three ...
Brass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 110 in D 52.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Mastercraft Etched Copper Top on Wood Frame Conference Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Pasadena, TX
Large oval conference table with three cylinder bronze base attributed to Bernhard Rohne. Etched copper top on wood frame.
Copper
Sold
H 30 in W 85 in D 46 in
Mastercraft Amboyna Burl Wood French Louis XV Style Brass Trim Dining Room Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable amboyna burl wood French Louis XV style brass trim vintage dining room table by Mastercraft. Item features a large stately form w...
Brass
Vintage Brass Dining Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An expandable brass and smoke glass dining table by Mastercraft. This beautiful dining table has extra leaf. Fully extended with leaf 100" W.
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 66 in D 36 in
Mastercraft Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Base Glass Top Rectangle Dining Table
By Mastercraft, Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux bamboo solid brass base dining or conference table.
Brass
Burl Wood Inlay and Walnut Single-Pedestal Dining Table with Three Leaves
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Outstanding burl wood inlaid DR table with 3x20" leaves