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.
H 28.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Vintage Brass "Trilobi" Pedestal Dining Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover a breathtaking vintage brass “Trilobi” pedestal dining table, masterfully designed and crafted by Mastercraft in the 1970s. If you’re in search of a distinctive and versatil...
Brass
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 50 in
Mastercraft Italian Neoclassical Walnut Pedestal Extension Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Neoclassical or Mediterranean style pedestal extension dining table By Mastercraft Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched walnut top, with burl wo...
Walnut, Giltwood, Burl, Lacquer
H 29 in W 72 in D 44 in
1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Chrome & Glass Pedestal Rectangular Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this exceptional dining table by Mastercraft, circa 1970s. The design features a thick rectangular glass top resting on two sculptural chrome pedestal ba...
Chrome
H 29 in W 84 in D 48 in
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
H 30 in W 74.6 in D 40.25 in
Mastercraft Brass Dining Table with Glass Inserts
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Brass dining table with architectural legs and glass inserts, paper label, no leaf.
Brass
H 29.5 in W 106 in D 43 in
Mastercraft Brass and Glass Extension Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful and substantial vintage Mastercraft brass and glass extension dining table, circa 1970s. Features a solid brass-plated frame with three inset beveled glass panels and a sm...
Brass
H 29.25 in W 64 in D 64 in
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
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
H 29.63 in W 72 in D 45 in
Mastercraft Walnut Dining Table With Brass Bamboo Legs
By Mastercraft
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An example of mid-century craftsmanship, this Mastercraft dining table features a rich walnut wood surface with a burl band that wraps the perimeter, adding a touch of organic elegan...
Brass
H 27.5 in Dm 67 in
Brass Dining Table by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Brass drum table base beautifully designed by Bernard Rohne for the Mastercraft Company. However, geometric to the eye, this substantial piece could be used as a dining table base (s...
Brass
