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.
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 54 in D 84 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Mastercraft with Brass Base
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage mid century Mastercraft dining table with glass top. Beautiful detailed Mastercraft base with no damages. Great for any Mid Century home or of...
Brass
$1,600
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Expanding Brass Dining Table with a Smoked Glass Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage eye-catching Mastercraft style brass adjustable table with beautiful smoked/tinted glass conveniently expands to accommodate guests. Easily slides open to the length of ...
Brass
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
$6,900
H 29 in W 80 in D 48 in
Mid Century Mastercraft Brass and Glass Dining Table With Faux Bamboo Base
By Mastercraft
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A mid century Mastercraft brass and glass dining table. The base is crafted with brass legs formed in an elegant faux bamboo ...
Brass
$4,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 81 in D 42.5 in
Mastercraft Brass Dining Table with Bronze Mirror Top Mid-Century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Brass framed parsons shape dining table by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids. The top of the table is an open grid into which inserts the 18 inch by 18 inch square shaped mirror panels whi...
Brass
$3,995
H 29.25 in W 71.25 in D 39.75 in
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency dining table By Mastercraft USA, 1970s Brass frame with Greek Key design, and beveled glass top. Measures: 71.25"W x 39.75"D ...
Brass
McGuire Furniture Modern Smoked Glass and Bamboo Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
McGuire Smoky Glass and Bamboo Dining Table, the square bamboo base with rattan wrapped joints. 28.75" H x 72" W x 54" D. Provenance: From a Westchester County Estate.
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Smoked Glass
$6,295 / set
H 29.25 in W 80 in D 80 in
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table This dining table measures: 80 wide x 80 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches Al...
Bamboo, Glass
$5,400
H 29.5 in W 100 in D 44 in
Mastercraft Brass & Bronze Tinted Glass Extending Parsons Dining Table
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970's Mastercraft of Grand Rapids extendable brass dining table with bronze tinted and beveled glass inset tops. Table is 29.5 inches high by 44 inched deep. Without the sin...
Brass
1960s Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Dining Table
Located in Culver City, CA
A 1960s steel and brass dining table. French designed Maison Jansen dining table exudes Hollywood regency and regency styling and is sure to compliment any fashionable environment. This stunning table has such a modern look that it could effortlessly fit into almost any environment. We currently have this table paired with Mastercraft brass dining chairs and a Karl Springer buffet...
Brass, Steel
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
Faux Bamboo Brass and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass rectangular coffee table.
Brass
Large Square Thick Glass Top Dining Table on Brass Cylinder Legs
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large thick glass 5'x5' square top dining conference table on round brass cylinder legs attributed to Pace.
Brass
Large Bamboo & Leather Frame 3/4" Thick Glass Top Dining Conference Table
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern thick glass bamboo frame McGuire dining conference table.
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Large Glass Top Bamboo & Leather Straps Frame Dining Conference Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large rectangle glass top bamboo & leather straps frame dining conference table by McGuire.
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Faux Bamboo Brass X Base Square Glass Top Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice vintage faux bamboo side coffee table. In style of Maison Bagues
Metal, Brass
