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 Dark Burl Walnut Oval 4x20" Leaves Dining Table 6 Chairs Set MINT
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dimensions: Table: 46” x 70” x 29” Leaves: 4 x 20” with an extended table length of 150” Chair: 21” x 21” x 66”
Burl
Mastercraft Burl and Brass Extendable Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Mastercraft, Charak Furniture Company, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s dining table and six chairs designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft retailed by Charak of Boston. Briar root burl veneer although frequently identified as Amboyna. ...
Brass
Set of Four Brass Dining Chairs on Casters by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Four Brass Club style Dining Chairs with Mohair upholstery by Mastercraft. The casters are new replacements as original. The set has been freshly upholstered in a luxurious Mo...
Steel
Set of 8 Neoclassical Style Mastercraft Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. Ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been professionally restored and upholstered in very nice coral colored faux le...
Bronze
6 Weiman/Warren Lloyd/Mastercraft Brass Imperial Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 "Imperial" brass dining chairs made in Italy c.70s and sold thru Mastercraft. Chairs have a great aged brass patina and have been upholstered in a heavy cotton/linen Python ...
Brass
$32,752Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Extendable Dining Table and Set of 8 Walnut & Leather Chairs by André Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional André Sornay dining ensemble from the 1930s: an extendable walnut table paired with eight matching chairs, meticulously restored and reupholstered in soft camel leathe...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$58,800 / set
H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Extension Dining Set 6 Chairs 2 Leaves
By Edward Wormley
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Dunbar, designer Edward Wormley extention dining table with 2 leaves model 5462 with 6 chairs model 5480. Rare Mid-Century Modern 1950s Edward Wormley extension dining table...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Oval Rattan Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oval racetrack shape rattan or bamboo dining table, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina.
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Set of Six Rattan or Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six rattan or bamboo dining chairs, American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. This came from an estate with the matchi...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$8,930Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 36.75 in W 21 in D 21 in
Greek Key Brass & Velvet Dining Chairs by Mastercraft, c. 1970 Italy, Set of 6
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and sought after set of six dining chairs by Mastercraft, crafted in the 1970s and featuring the iconic Greek Key motif in patinated brass. These sculptural chairs are a q...
Brass
Set of 8 Mastercraft Silk Velvet Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. These ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been newly modified and professiona...
Brass
$6,600 / set
H 30 in W 68 in D 44 in
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Table & Chairs in Walnut & Pink Upholstery w/ 3 Leaves
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful dining set by Broyhill Brasilia. This set includes the classic Brasilia base table with three 12" leaves, and 6 recently reupholstered chairs, 2 armchairs, 2 side chairs. T...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,995
H 29 in W 110 in D 43.5 in
William Doezema for Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Table
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and details. Meas...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass & Burl Walnut Console Table by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in North Miami, FL
This burled walnut and brass console table by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft, features a wonderful textured brass inlay in crackled finish. Brass column pedestal legs and a GREAT scale.
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 105.75 in D 43.25 in
Mid Century Modern Baker Style Brass & Glass Dining Table & Eight Chairs, 20th C
By Mastercraft
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern dining set by Mastercraft in the manner of Baker offers brass and glass table with eight tall back tapestry chairs, maker label as photographed, 20th century Me...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Faux Bamboo Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Denton, TX
Massive Mastercraft brass base faux bamboo dining table with thick beveled glass top. Original Made in Italy label still attached. Base measures: 55.25 L x 27.5 D x 28.25 H.
Brass
Sold
H 28 in W 83.5 in D 47.75 in
Stunning Mastercraft Double "Trilobi" Pedestal Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful Hollywood Regency Mastercraft double brass "Trilobi" pedestal dining table from the 1970s, 3/4" glass has beveled edge. Beautiful Patina, minor scuffs to the bases, really ...
Brass
Mastercraft Amboyna & Brass Dining Table
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by William Doezema, this refined model 869 dining table by Mastercraft features burl amboyna wood with brass trim details. With the installation of three 20" leaves it exten...
Brass
Sold
H 28 in W 83.5 in D 47.75 in
Stunning Mastercraft Double "Trilobi" Pedestal Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful Hollywood Regency Mastercraft double brass "Trilobi" pedestal dining table from the 1970s, 3/4" glass has beveled edge. Beautiful Patina, minor scuffs to the bases, really ...
Brass
Long Mastercraft Table & Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful brass and glass dining table with 10 feet in length, or 6.5 feet without leaves. Fitting 8 brass dining chairs. Chairs: 22.5"w, 21"d, 33"h, seat height 18.5" Table: 43"d,...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid-Century Bleached Mahogany Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Mastercraft round bleached mahogany dining table with burl elm parquetry design top on tapered square legs with cop...
Mahogany
Sold
H 30 in W 71 in D 46 in
Mastercraft Chinoiserie Regency Dining Table, Etched Brass, Bernard Rhône, 1970s
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunningly gorgeous, ornate acid-etchwork to brass inflated on ebony frame with 1’’ beveled crystal glass top, comes with single 33" leaf, extendable. Designed by Bernard Rhône...
Brass
Original Vintage Mastercraft Aged Brass Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in North York, ON
Original vintage Mastercraft aged brass dining table. Rich patinated finish with original glass top and glass pullout extensions. I...
Brass
Mastercraft Double Pedestal Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful Mastercraft double brass pedestal dining table from the 1970s, 3/4" glass has bevelled edge. Minor scuffs to the bases. Can be shipped with or without the glass, same price...
Brass
Flawless Double Brass Pedestal Mastercraft Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Southampton, NJ
These brass Mastercraft pedestals are new old stock. They were originally purchased in 1993 but never used, or even opened, until this Month. They were put in storage all those years...
Brass
Beautiful Acid Etched Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Dining Table
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful and well kept Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Dining Table. This table is in great condition with no broken or bent pieces. Glass is chip free. Etching still shiny and brigh...
Brass