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 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
$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
$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
$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
$5,400
H 29.5 in W 100 in D 44 in
Mastercraft Brass & Bronze Tinted Glass Extending Parsons Dining Table
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
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
$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
$8,826
H 29.93 in W 82.68 in D 43.31 in
Brass and Lucite Dining Table by Sandro Petti for Metalarte, 1970s
By Metalarte, Sandro Petti
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare find, this dining table exemplifies the designs by Sandro Petti for company Metalarte around 1970. A thick transparent glass surface has a striking oblong shape and rests atop...
Brass
1970s Mastercraft Brass and Glass Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Architectural brass and glass dining table by Mastercraft, manufactured in the 1970s. The legs of this table have a nice columnar detail and glass insert that bring the whole design ...
Brass
$15,900
H 31.5 in W 43 in D 43 in
Brass, Lucite, and Glass Dining Table Attributed to Sandro Petti Italy, 1970s
By Sandro Petti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian dining or center table from the 1970s, attributed to Sandro Petti, celebrated for his refined combinations of metal, glass, and acrylic. The table features a generous...
Brass
$3,475
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Stylized Tulip Form Banded Brass Dining Table w/ Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Stylized Tulip Form Banded Brass Dining Table W/ Glass Top originates from the United States, Circa 1975. Features a square base with ro...
Brass
Vintage Brass "Trilobi" Pedestal Dining Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover a breathtaking vintage brass “Trilobi” pedestal dining table, masterfully designed and crafted by Mastercraft in the 1970s. If you’re in search of a distinctive and versatil...
Brass
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
Vintage Italian Modernist Lucite and Brass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A masterclass in material-driven design, this vintage Italian coffee table captures the bold yet refined aesthetic that made 1970s Italian furnishings so influential. Constructed fro...
Brass
Vintage Brass “Demi Lune” Desk by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Allow me to introduce you to the exquisite Demi Luna desk, a stunning piece designed by Mastercraft in the United States. This desk is not just a functional workspace; it’s a rare tr...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Brass Ibex Rams Head Dining Table in the Style of Alain Chervet, 1970s
By Alain Chervet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An extraordinary statement in sculptural design, this vintage brass ibex ram’s head dining table base set was crafted in the United States during the 1970s and embodies the bold arti...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Expanding Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern expanding walnut dining table designed by the legendary Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, United States, circa 1970s. This striking table embodies Baughman’s signat...
Brass
