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 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
Pair of Aged Brass Faux Bamboo Occasional Tables by Mastercraft.
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of occasional tables by Mastercraft. These tables consist of the aged brass faux bamboo frames, with new 1/2" thick beveled smoked inset glass tops.
Brass
Vintage Mastercraft Coffee Table with Floating Brass and Glass Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table featuring sturdy chrome and brass base with a glass top. A stylish two-tone piece with a slightly raised top and large rectangular glass. Designed by ...
Brass
Pair of Aged Brass and Beveled Glass Cocktail Tables by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1970’s Greek key motif aged brass cocktail tables with beveled glass tops by Mastercraft. Can be used as coffee tables or side tables. The tables are in original condition...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft MCM Lacquered Etched Brass Expanding Dining Table
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Lacquered Etched Brass Panel Expanding Dining Table This dining table measures: 84 wide x 47 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a chair clearan...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Mid Century Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft brass mid century coffee table Table measures: 38 wide x 38 deep x 16 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call ...
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
Vintage Modern Mastercraft Trilobi Console Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern hall table features a decorative brass frame with an unusual shape. This sleek and heavy console table by Mastercraf...
Brass
$3,050Sale Price|21% Off
H 24.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
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 Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
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
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice mid-century table with a large octagonal top with plenty of room to kick up your feet and watch TV or to spread out the crossword puzzle alongsid...
Wood
$1,076
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat by McGuire, circa 1970, United States
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo dining table sheaf of wheat by McGuire, circa 1970 United States Measure of the foot of table 72 x 61 cm.
Bamboo, Glass
Brass Mastercraft Coffee Table with Mirror
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brass Mastercraft coffee table with mirror, Mid-century Modern.
Brass, Bronze
$2,613Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Maison Jansen, Neoclassical Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style rectangular coffee table is made of brass with fluted legs and a stretcher on the bottom part. It has a black lacquered glass shelf on top with brass tri...
Brass
Pair Of Mastercraft Brass Hexagonal Tables
By La Barge, Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Mastercraft Brass Hexagonal Tables. Offered is a great pair of Hollywood Regency faux bamboo hexagonal brass tables, side tables or guerido...
Brass
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 All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Brass
$1,313Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.53 in W 55.91 in D 34.26 in
Brass Faux Bamboo Dining Table Glass Hollywood Regency Vintage 1970s Midcentury
Located in London, GB
Elegant Hollywood Regency rectangular dining table in brass faux bamboo frame and smoked glass top. This dining table would be great either for the breakfast room or conservatory a...
Brass
1970's Mastercraft Racetrack Brass Oval Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern brass base with oval glass top racetrack coffee table by Mastercraft, in vintage original condition, with some wear an...
Brass
Sold|$2,900
H 17.5 in W 60.5 in D 30 in
Mastercraft Faux Bamboo Brass & Tinted Beveled Rectangular Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible Mastercraft faux bamboo brass rectangular coffee table with heavy beveled and green tinted glass top. Mid-Century Modern patinated b...
Brass
$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
Large Scale Brass Mastercraft Coffee Table with Thick Original Glass
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Brass and Glass Coffee Table, designed by Mastercraft, American, circa 1970s. Retains warm original patina to the brass. It is a European style oversize coffee table, mea...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 29.25 in W 68 in D 45 in
Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Dining Table, Brass and Burlwood, William Doezema
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft dining table, brass and Burlwood, William Doezema Beautiful professionally refinished Burlwood dining table designed and produced in the United Sta...
Brass
Mastercraft Double Pedestal Brass Trilobi Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing Mid-Century Modern double pedestal dining table features a pair or polished brass pedestals having a sculpted trefoil form design. The large pedestals measure 21.5 inches acr...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass Greek Key Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft mid century brass Greek key coffee table This table measures: 44 wide x 44 deep x 16.5 inches high All pieces of furnitu...
Brass
Sold
H 32.09 in W 37.41 in D 22.25 in
Mid Century Modern Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Drinks Trolley
By Mastercraft
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this Mid Century Modern Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched drinks trolley I have the matching coffee table which will be listed shortly under my ...
Brass
1970s Mastercraft Brass Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking heavily patinated brass dining table by Mastercraft. This piece is 72" long and includes a leaf to extend to 106". New 1/4" tempered glas...
Brass
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Acid Etched Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft mid century acid etched coffee table The table measures: 55 wide x 29 deep x 18 inches high All pieces of fu...
Glass, Wood
Mastercraft Brass Curved Edge Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous and great condition brass and glass coffee table! I loved the rounded edge (child friendly) and still so chic. I actually have this table in my own living room. Dimension...
Brass
Mastercraft Brass Console Sofa Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful sturdy and heavy brass table. The brass has a beautiful patina and the original glass is perfect. Dimensions: 56"W × 15"D × 27"H Styles: Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century ...
Brass
Sold
H 17.57 in W 55 in D 29 in
Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning table by Mastercraft. Constructed of Bernhard Rohne acid etched brass panels with a sleek rounded black lacquered edge.
Brass
Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Brass Dining Table Base
By Mastercraft
Located in Raleigh, NC
An outstanding polished brass dining table base. This piece is modern and elegant with minor patina throughout.
Brass
Sold
H 17.5 in W 40 in D 40 in
Vintage Acid Etched Brass Coffee Table by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage acid etched brass coffee table designed by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft in United States, circa 1970s. This coffee table presents a unique aesthetic throughout it...
Brass