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.
$6,700
H 31 in W 78.75 in D 19.75 in
1970s Vintage William Doezema Burled Amboyna Wood and Brass Mastercraft Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in North Canton, OH
Spectacular Example of this Regency Burled Credenza/Buffet from famed Mastercraft. Impeccable Brass work inset into the four Burled doors like only Mas...
Amboyna
Elegant Restored Mahogany Credenza by Mastercraft, circa 1975
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent cabinet is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A...
Brass
$3,795
H 31.5 in W 76 in D 19 in
Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Circa 1970s
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Carved book-matched walnut, with original Asi...
Brass
Baker Archetype Collection Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Sycamore
Baker Banded Walnut Credenza Server
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Stunning and classic server credenza by Milling Road of Baker Furniture. This Asian inspired cabinet has brass accents including brass caps on feet. Cabinet top and sides have been r...
Wood
$3,995
H 31.13 in W 71.25 in D 18 in
Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and origi...
Brass
Kittinger Federal Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style serpentine front sideboard, buffet server, or credenza By Kittinger USA, Circa 1970s Carved mahogany, with satinwood inlay, and original br...
Brass
1970s Solid Wood Buffet Cabinet with Burl-Inset Top
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An unmarked 1970s solid-wood buffet cabinet with traditional American styling and a compact, practical footprint. Two upper drawers with brass bail pulls provide storage for flatware...
Wood
$1,495
H 29.25 in W 64 in D 17 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. Terrific ash burl grain. By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood...
Brass
$3,380Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 61 in
1940's Traditional style Mahogany Buffet/ Sideboard/ Credenza/ Dry Bar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Traditional style Mahogany Buffet/ Credenza/ Sideboard/ Dry Bar. Beautifully detailed mahogany. Great storage space. Center bank of drawers.
Wood
Vintage Mastercraft Credenza Sideboard 1970s Burl Wood & Brass Tassel Pulls
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970s Mastercraft credenza sideboard buffet cabinet, burl wood burlwood & brass. Large brass hinges and tassel pulls. Shelf and drawers as shown. This has been cleaned and po...
Brass
Vintage Wood Chinoiserie Fretwork Fret Mirrored Credenza Buffet Sideboard Doors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage wood credenza, buffet, sideboard with mirrored doors and fretwork. Each pair of doors open to reveal one adjustable shelf on ea...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Coastal Palm Beach Pencil Reed Rattan Ming Console Table New Glass Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pencil reed rattan bamboo console table with ming legs. We've had a new glass top cut for this piece. No damage or defects to rattan. Dimensions: 28 H x 23 D x 54.5 W
Rattan
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Chrome Console Table Restored
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage 1978 (stamped underneath) Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood & Chrome console table. This has been professionally restored. The top has been restored, wood an...
Chrome
Vintage Pencil Reed Rattan Moroccan Coastal Flare Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage pencil reed rattan console table. Moroccan flare. Lovely details. This piece has been cleaned and polished. No damage or defects. Natural color variations to rattan...
Rattan
Patchwork Wavy Slate Metal Steel Riveted Cabinet Credenza Paul Evans Style
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage 1980s steel riveted wave wave patchwork black cabinet, credenza, bar with slate top. Unfortunately, I was not able to find any information regarding the maker of this...
Slate, Steel
