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.
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Chest of Drawers, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chest of drawers By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Acid etched brass, with black lacquered trim, and original...
Brass
Mesmerizing Pair of Lacquer and Brass Cabinets by William Doezema, circa 1970
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
Brass
Stunning Burl Elm and Brass Three-Drawer Chest by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning burl elm and brass three-drawer chest by Mastercraft, features three generous size drawers, Regency brass pulls as well as brass inlay detail to drawer fronts, exceptional q...
Brass
Brass Chest of Drawers by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century chest of three drawers crafted in a sleek modern form entirely clad in brass with a hip acid washed finish featuring Chinese characters as drawer pulls signifying th...
Brass
$1,117Sale Price|30% Off
Mastercraft Partial Gilt and Painted Solid Pine Side Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th century all solid pine partial Gilt and hand painted and decorated side chest of drawer by Mastercarft unfinished furniture. Paint artist u...
Pine, Giltwood, Paint
Mastercraft Pair of American Mid-Century Brass & Glass Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century curio / display cabinets with polished lacquered brass frames, two compartments containing two adjustable glass shelves in the top section and one in the...
Brass
$6,900 / set
Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare cabinet storage unit for living or bedroom by William Doezema for Mastercraft Originals from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's. 16 separate pieces: four chests set in one long stand topped with 11 individual cabinets/cases/shelves sections. The order of placement of each section is changeable based on your preferences. Each piece is crafted from solid white ash with a transparent creamy finish called "driftwood". Some have solid brass cabinet hardware and curved elements made of solid brass flat bar set within door faces. Hidden pull-down desktop secretary...
Brass
Exquisite Pair of Brass and Bronze Chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dresser or chest of drawers By Mastercraft Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 36"...
Brass
Mastercraft Burl Wood and Brass Hardware Long 9 Drawers Credenza Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stunning burl wood grain long credenza dresser by Mastercraft. Standing on exposed brass cylinder legs. Thick heavy brass drop pulls. Excellent original vintage co...
Brass
Pr. Mid-Century Gilt Bronze 3-Drawer Side Cabinet/Commodes w/ Chinoiserie Decor
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Mid-Century Gilt Bronze Three-Drawer Side Cabinets/Commodes with Chinoiserie Decoration. This pair of dressers is fashioned with three drawers for storage each. T...
Brass
1970’s Mastercraft Walnut and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brass and walnut Mastercraft dimunitive chest of drawers produced in the 1970’s. Nice graining to the walnut and great patina to the brass handles and details. There are...
Brass
Breathtaking Pair of Vintage Chests by William Doezema for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible pair of commodes by William Doezema for his boutique Mastercraft Furniture, Grand Rapids, circa 1970. Mastercraft consistently produced some of the most coveted cutting...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Chest of Drawers and Mirror
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chest of drawers with matching wall mirror By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Acid etched brass, with bla...
Brass
$5,880Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Coral Red Lacquer & Brass Mastercraft Asian Chest
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning coral red lacquer chest by Mastercraft. It features beautiful brass fittings and brass corner braces. It is sitting on a brass covered plinth base. Overall pretty Asian m...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Black Lacquer and Brass Chest of Drawers c. 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
At first sight this 1970s Mastercraft chest of drawers is going to immediately grab your attention. Lots of details for the eye to wonder. Golden patinated brass accents and hardware...
Brass
$75,500 / set
H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to c...
Brass
$7,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.25 in W 31.5 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Acid-Etched Brass with Ebony Lacquer Dressers by Bernhard Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in San Diego, CA
An exquisite and rare pair of acid-etched brass with ebony lacquer three drawer dressers / commodes by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, circa 1970s. Covering each case are abstract de...
Brass
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This delightful little chest is plain, simple and versatile as well as being very attractive. The top is thin and the boards are variegated in color with a nice thumbnail groove aro...
Pine
$753Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This five-drawer chest of drawers comes from Czechoslovakia from around 1970s. The piece is in very good condition - it underwent careful renovation process. It is veneered with elm ...
Elm
Tall Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Mastercraft Vitrine Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brass and glass tall showcase with 4 thick glass shelves etched for showing plates. Shelves are adjustable. Two glass doors each hung on 4 hinge...
Brass
Swedish Neorococo Black-Painted Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome Swedish Neo-Rococo chest of drawers crafted in pine, featuring a richly black-painted finish with beautifully worn edges that reveal warm undertones beneath. The softly di...
Wood
$2,500
H 33.25 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Paul McCobb for Planner Group MCM Blond or Ebony Maple Three-Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Paul McCobb Planner Group chest / dressers for Winchendon. Three drawers with solid brass cone pulls on angled tapered legs. The chest is shown sold, but have another in a mor...
Maple
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large “two over three” chest of five drawers has a step-down routed edge to the top with an ogee molding beneath, creating a bold crown. The two top drawers are trimmed with a ...
Pine
$3,895
H 72.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Burlwood and Acid Etched Brass Armoire Dresser
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Acid Etched Brass Armoire Dresser This armoire measures: 42 wide x 20 deep x 72.5 inches high We take our photos in a contro...
Brass
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 3 drawer chest of drawers painted in a light coral paint effect. 2 plank top surface, with 3 drawers of ...
Pine, Paint
$5,495
H 29.5 in W 64 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Credenza by William Doezema for Mastercraft
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking example of 1970s American luxury, this exceptional credenza was designed by William Doezema and masterfully crafted by Mastercraft, a manufacturer celebrated for blending ...
Marble, Brass
$2,557Sale Price|54% Off
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
1970s Willy Rizzo Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Chest of drawers attributed to Willy Rizzo. ten drawers, wood and brass details. Size of the piece: w 120 cm, h 75 cm , d 47 cm A video and better pictures will be available soon.
Brass
Mastercraft Pair of Mid Century Brass Chests on Stands
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of vintage two drawer chests on stands having a stylized modern campaign form and drawer pulls on sleek tubular legs, all with a hip custom finish. Signed Mastercraft in a ...
Brass
Sold
H 27 in W 32 in D 18 in
1970s 3 Drawer Acid Etched Brass Chests by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, a Pai
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in North Canton, OH
Iconic Pair of 3 drawer Acid Etched Brass and Black Lacquer chests by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. Extraordinary works. Very Difficult to find in this condition. Condition Dis...
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 28 in D 21.25 in
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Burl and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chest of drawers By Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and original brass hardware....
Brass
Pair of American Mid-Century Mastercraft Chests of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Pair of Mid-Century Mastercraft Chests of drawers, dressers or Night Stands with the original brass hardware. The drawers are in good easy to used working condition with no...
Brass
Sold
H 24.75 in W 29 in D 16 in
Mastercraft French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside chests By Mastercraft Furniture USA, 1960s Light pink lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures...
Brass
Sold
H 34.13 in W 32 in D 18 in
William Doezema for Mastercraft Burl Wood and Brass Greek Key Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dresser or chest of drawers By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood, with inlaid brass detai...
Brass
Sold
H 30.38 in W 36 in D 17.58 in
1970s Mastercraft Black Lacquer & Brass Chest of Drawers or Dresser
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft black lacquered chest, dresser or large nightstand with brass base, handles and trim. Original black lacquer has some minor scuffs, and a few mino...
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 16.5 in
Mastercraft Chest of Drawers in Bronze with Chinese Characters 1970s 'Signed'
By Mastercraft
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chest of drawers in polished bronze with raised Chinese characters as pulls by Mastercraft, American, 1970's (signed with Mastercraft label on back).
Bronze
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Burl & Acid Etched Brass Nightstands
By Mastercraft
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands in burl wood with acid etched brass panel detailing, made by Mastercraft in the 1970's. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear an...
Metal
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Acid Etched Chest
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern acid etched chest of drawers made by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft in the 1970's. The piece has three drawers and brass hardware. In great vintage condition with a...
Metal
Mastercraft Burl, Rosewood, and Brass Chest of Drawers, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency three-drawer bachelor chest dresser By Mastercraft Furniture USA, circa 1970s Olive ash burl and rosewood, with brass har...
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 38.13 in D 18.13 in
Mastercraft Burl, Rosewood, and Brass Chest of Drawers, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency three-drawer bachelor chest dresser By Mastercraft Furniture USA, circa 1970s Olive ash burl and rosewood, with brass har...
Brass