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 Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Top Nesting Side Tables
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Top Nesting Side Tables - Set of 3. Item features faux bamboo design, glass tops, nesting form, brass construction, qual...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Nesting Side Tables
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of three Hollywood Regency Brass nesting tables, with smoked glass tops. Resting on polished brass frames. Made in Belgium...
Brass, Iron
$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
Brass Faux Bamboo Nesting Tables attributed to Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Set of Three Brass Faux Bamboo Nesting Tables, attributed to Maison Bagues, French, circa 1960s. Brass retains warm original patina. They are a versatile size and can be used...
Brass
$1,123Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 20.48 in D 15.36 in
Italiano Midcentury Nesting Table in Brass Faux Bamboo and Fumè Mirrored Glass
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful set of 2 vintage brass faux bamboo nest of tables. This stunning mid-modern century piece is probably made in Italy between the 1970...
Brass
$1,320Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 21 in W 25 in D 15 in
Hollywood Regency Chrome & Brass Maison Jensen Style Nesting Tables
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 3 Mid-century/Hollywood Regency chrome & glass nesting tables feature a striking combination of chrome with green glass tops and brass corner accents in the style of Maison Je...
Brass, Chrome
French Made Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Brass Nesting Tables
By Maison Baguès
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite set of French faux bamboo brass nesting tables captures the elegance of Chinoiserie style while offering versatile functionality. Crafted in France, each table feature...
Brass
Brass nesting tables Hollywood Regency 1970s France
By Maison Baguès
Located in Den Haag, NL
3 Brass nesting tables Hollywood Regency 1970s France . Original Grey smoked Glass tops . Nice quality .
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass Nest Side Tables
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of three round Hollywood Regency side tables / nesting tables. The base is made of brass colored metal. Glass tops, with a mirror glass r...
Metal
$2,555Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 19 in W 19 in D 19 in
Brass Faux Bamboo Set of 3 Nesting Tables with Black Vitrolite Glass
By Maison Baguès
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful set of Mid-Century Modern nesting tables with Black glass top. Brass has been polished & sealed. Tables retain the Original glass, glass has minor scratches consis...
Brass
Set of Faux Bamboo Brass bamboo nesting tables with glass
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Faux Bamboo Brass nesting Tables. Three total with clear glass. Perfect for small spaces. Use together or use apart. Some patina to the brass plated finish. This item can parc...
Brass
$842Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 17.13 in W 21.07 in D 12.41 in
Iron Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables with Onyx Tops
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of three Hollywood Regency nesting tables. Striking French design from the seventies. Three black lacquered iron frames with three original onyx tops. In very good c...
Onyx, Iron
$2,200 / set
H 19 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of 3 Nesting Glass Top Faux Bamboo Gilt Metal End Side Stacking Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern nesting glass top faux bamboo gilt metal end side stacking tables.
Brass
Mastercraft Nesting Tables
By Mastercraft
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chic set of brass and mirror topped nesting tables. Greek key motif. Sizes: Small: 18" wide, 13" deep, 17.5" high Medium: 21" wide, 14" deep, 19.5" high Large: 24" wide, 14....
Brass