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.
$7,148 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Brass Semicircular Table Bases or Consoles, 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of brass semicircular table bases or consoles. The basements are made of a multitude of brass tubes fixed in a single semicircular block. They are heavy and they have an industr...
Brass
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Side Tables, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of brass side tables by Mastercraft, circa 1970. Chinese Chippendale forms in brushed brass with glass tops. Versatile size could be used as side tables or end tables. Want to s...
Brass
$6,552 / set
H 43 in Dm 10.4 in
Set 2, Striking Pair Top Quality Made Brass Pedestal Flower, Plant or Stands
Located in Lisse, NL
Set 2: Exceptional pair of MidCentury Brass pedestals, rare & striking design. If you’re looking for a pair of pedestals that truly make a statement, these Arts & Crafts style treas...
Brass
Pair of Brass Drum Tables with Marble Top
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of beautiful polished brass drum tables with black marble tops.
Marble, Brass
Pair Of 1970s Mastercraft Brass Ming Coffee Tables.
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Mastercraft brass and glass coffee table. Two available. $1800 each.
Brass
Pair of Tubular Brass and Glass End Tables
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mod Style tubular brass based tables with thick (.50 inch) plate glass tops. Architectural constructivist design bases in shiny brass finish, chic, stylish, clean and ready t...
Brass
$2,815Sale Price|27% Off
H 27.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Dining / Game / Center Table Base
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 1970s Mastercraft brass dining or game table base exemplifies the bold sculptural glamour for which the American luxury manufacturer is celebrated. Crafted in brass wit...
Brass
$5,100 / set
H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Italian Solid Brass Side Tables with Omyx Tops, 1970s Modern Classic
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Camden, ME
This refined pair of Italian side tables exemplifies the sophisticated material language and architectural restraint associated with high-quality Italian production of the late 1960s...
Onyx, Brass
Pair of Brass End Tables, circa 1960
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of brass side or end tables, France, circa 1960 Dimensions are 14.96" x 19.68" x 16.63" Shiny pair of brass side or end tables, France, circa 1960. They are in very good condi...
Brass
$3,600 / set
H 30 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair Brass and White Beige Lacquered Wood Round Pedestals Table Bases Stands
By Mastercraft, Karl Springer, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Brass and White Beige Lacquered Wood Round Pedestals Table Bases Stands. Full price included complete restoration to a desired color of finish and polishing of the brass elements.
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Vintage CHJ Lucite and Brass Metric Dining Table Base Rare
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Hollywood Palm Beach Regency, 1970s Lucite and brass Charles Holis Jones CHJ "Metric" dining table, dinette, kitchen, game table base or desk. Glass top not included....
Brass
Vintage Modern Pair of Lucite & Chrome End Side Drink Tables Polished
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of chrome and lucite end side drink tables. The lucite and chrome has been polished. I didn't have glass cut for the tops so that you can choose your size tops when you ...
Chrome
Vintage Large Antler Bone and Brass Console Table Style of Enrique Garcel
By Enrique Garcel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage antler bone console table with brass accents. Brass was left original with patina and not polished but can be if desired.
Brass
Kaizo Oto Design Institute of America DIA Dining Table Chrome Brass Geometric
By Kaizo Oto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Uncommon Vintage Design Institute of America DIA Kaizo Oto dining table base. Glass is not included. A mix of metals including brass, chrome, gunmetal...
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone & Brass Pagoda Console Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage Maitland Smith (metal maker tag is present underneath, pictured) tessellated stone pagoda console table. There is a surface scratch...
Stone, Brass
Lucite and Brass Coffee Cocktail Table Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Style Glass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage Hollywood Regency, Lucite and brass coffee cocktail table in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. The glass can be included if you like there are two minor chips to th...
Brass
