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 coffee table greek key accent
By Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful and classic style in this brass and glass coffee table by Mastercraft. Greek Key detail throughout. Thick beveled glass top(36x36). Stunning recently polished to a high glo...
Brass
Mastercraft Style Coffee Table Brass Glass 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mastercraft Italian Sty...
Brass
Vintage American Brass & Glass Coffee Table Attributed to Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking vintage brass and glass coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, attributed to Mastercraft, a maker long celebrated for its refined American interpretati...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 39.75 wide x 39.75 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
Brass
$4,995
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Brass and Glass Coffee Table Attributed to Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage brass coffee table, attributed to the renowned Mastercraft, exemplifies the bold sophistication of 1970s American design. Commanding attention with its distinct...
Brass
1960s Glass Coffee Table with Chrome and Brass Greek Key Design
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1960's glass table with smoked glass top with chrome and brass greek key leg design. The geometric greek key pattern was frequently seen on ancient Greek architecture, til...
Brass, Chrome
Rare and Refined Brass Coffee Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Danville, CA
Sophisticated brass coffee table raised on sculpted brass legs with stylized hooved feet by Mastercraft. The brass has its beautiful original antiqued finish along with its bevelled ...
Brass
Mastercraft Style Vintage Metal and Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Mastercraft style vintage metal coffee table with inset glass top. A mid-century modern design, the table features a sleek metal frame with a beautifully aged, heavy patina that le...
Glass
$2,950
H 18.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Mastercraft Style Two Tiered Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Mastercraft style two tier coffee table that embodies the bold mid century sophistication associated with Mastercraft Furniture. Clean architectural lines meet luminous materials, ...
Brass
$3,545
H 13.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Square Brass & Smoked Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated mid-century modern square coffee table from the 1970s, featuring a sleek brass frame with clean geometric lines and a smoked glass top. The reflective brass structure a...
Brass
1970s Vintage in Manner of Mastercraft Greek Key Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mastercraft Greek Key coffee table is an iconic example of the company’s luxurious mid-century design, blending classical motifs...
Brass
1970s Vintage in the Manner of Dia Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to Design Institute America (DIA), founded in the early 1970s, became known for its sleek, modern furniture that combined sculptural metalwork with minimalist materials. T...
Brass
1960's Vintage in the Manner of Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Console Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
A console table by Mastercraft Furniture with a brass frame and curved corners typically complements side tables from the same collection and reflects the brand’s luxurious 1970s Hol...
Brass
1970s in the Manner of Hendredon Brass and Travertine Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage coffee table by Henredon with a brass frame, travertine top, and Ming-style legs is a high-quality piece of American luxury furniture typically produced in the 1960s–1980s....
Travertine, Brass
1960s in the Manner of Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Side Tables - A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage side tables by Mastercraft Furniture featuring a brass frame with softly curved corners is a stylish example of mid-century or Hollywood Regency design, typically p...
Brass
1980s Vintage in the Manner of Henredon Travertine and Bamboo Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
If you’re looking for a piece that brings both character and quality to your space, the Vintage Henredon Bamboo & Stone Coffee Table is the perfect cho...
Travertine
