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.
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Dining / Game / Center Table Base
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 1970s Mastercraft brass dining or game table base exemplifies the bold sculptural glamour for which the American luxury manufacturer is celebrated. Crafted in brass wit...
Brass
$2,850Sale Price|26% Off
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid-Etched Brass Lamp Table or Side Table, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s brass lamp / side table or game table base (with glass top) features acid-etched artistry by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft. Similar to the 'Trilobi' tables, also by Master...
Brass
$1,677Sale Price|40% Off
H 24.5 in Dm 21 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Trefoil Trifoliate Clover Pedestal Drum Table
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Mastercraft trefoil trifoliate clover shaped pedestal drum table base in original lacquered faux parchment finish with double band o...
Brass
$6,000
H 29.25 in W 83.5 in D 47.5 in
Mastercraft Brass Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency Dining Table, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautifully patinated 1970s Mastercraft Hollywood Regency faux bamboo brass dining table. A unique feature of this Mastercraft style is the illusion of lightness. While its high qual...
Brass
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in Dm 54 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Hexagonal Pedestal Table
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Artistic Mastercraft hexagonal pedestal table base finished in brass corners and Bernhard Rohne acid etched panels mounted to a wood frame. Th...
Glass
$5,808
H 17.72 in W 40.56 in D 40.56 in
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
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 54 in D 84 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Mastercraft with Brass Base
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage mid century Mastercraft dining table with glass top. Beautiful detailed Mastercraft base with no damages. Great for any Mid Century home or of...
Brass
$4,800
H 15.36 in Dm 51.19 in
Stunning 1970s 'Mastercraft', Acid Etched Brass Table by Sculptor Bernhard Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 1970s acid etched brass coffee table in a highly attractive octagon form by sculptor Bernard Rohne for 'Mastercraft', U.S.A. This artisan crafted table features a beauti...
Brass
1970s Sculptural Chrome Dining Or Center Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern sleek and sculptural chrome 1970s tubular dining or center table. This table is simply stunning. The photographs really capture its beauty. Curved chrome supports reflect and ...
Chrome
Mastercraft Mid Century Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Dining Table Base
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Dining Table Base This dining table base measures: 55.5 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lightin...
Brass
John Stuart Brass Acid Etched Side Table
By John Stuart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square side table with acid etched brass top and walnut frame for John Stuart, c.1960s, USA. This side table features an open square base and four legs. The unique metal top showcase...
Brass
Brass Dining Table by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Brass drum table base beautifully designed by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. Tremendous beveled edge glass top with faceted edges. Would make a great entry foyer table base as well.
Brass
$6,850
H 26.5 in Dm 47.25 in
Osvaldo Borsani Round Dining / Center / Game Table with Travertine Top, Signed
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Kansas City, MO
Osvaldo Borsani dining table or center table or game table with the original one inch thick travertine top with a slightly tapered edge. Black steel base with aluminum panels. The t...
Travertine, Aluminum, Steel
Brass and Etched Bronze End Table by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in San Mateo, CA
Side table by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. This has brass cabriolet legs with a lacquered wood frame top that is inset with etched bronze panels. The glass in this table is not or...
Brass
Burl Wood Brass Inlay Game Dining Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burl wood brass inlay small square dining or game one-drawer table by Mastercraft.
Brass
Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Brass Geek Key Game Room Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare square game table by Mastercraft Furniture, circa 1970s. Brushed patina'd brass finish with Greek key design. Inset glass top. Measures: 38 inch square, 29 inch tall.
Rare Brass Mastercraft Dining or Game Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rare and beautiful dining or game table by Mastercraft. This gorgeous table is the perfect size and can nicely seat six people. Brass is in incredible shape with no pitting at all. S...
Brass
Polished Brass Trifoil Table Base by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Mastercraft game table height Trifoil polished brass table base. Newly professionally polished.
Brass
Rare "Greek Key" Brass Game Table Base by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brass game table base by Mastercraft. This rare "Greek Key" base is aged brass and very complex to make with over 120 welded points. Can support a large heavy glass top. The...
Brass
Brass Quatrefoil Games Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Danville, CA
Superb brass Quatrefoil Games or Breakfast table by Mastercraft. The heavy brass base is topped with a matching black acrylic top, which holds the glass top. Table is shown with a ...
Brass
Brass Games/Breakfast Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic brass framed square table with a beveled edge smoked glass inset top. Perfectly sized for a breakfast or games table.
Brass
Mastercraft Game Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Game table by Mastercraft in burled Amboyna with geometric inlay top and brass inlay on sides. Antique brass square tube legs.
Brass