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.
$4,800
H 30.5 in W 74 in D 18.5 in
Bernhard Rohne For Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Tree Of Life Credenza Cabinet
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Bernhard Rohne For Mastercraft Brass Tree Of Life C...
Brass
Brass 'Tree of Life' Credenza by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Bradenton, FL
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Brass Tree of Life Credenza Cabinet. Credenza is a striking example of 1970's American design by Mastercraft, a high-...
Brass
$5,595
H 30 in W 74.5 in D 18.75 in
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency "Tree of Life" sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Acid-etched brass, with ebonize...
Brass
$6,600
H 31 in W 75 in D 18.5 in
Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, Console, Gold Brass, Black Wood, USA, 1960s
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Tree of Life Console or sideboard by Bernhard Rhone for Mastercraft, sideboard, 1970s, American, the triangul...
Bronze, Brass
$16,114 / item
H 33 in W 80 in D 18 in
Art Deco Med. Hammered Brass Louise Floral Credenza – Carved Buffet
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Floral Credenza in Medium Hammered Brass has a densely carved floral surface that covers the full front, sides, and top. The botanical relief, drawn from the painted decor...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Exceptional Mastercraft Brass, Laminate and Glass Sideboard
By Mastercraft
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptional Mastercraft brass, laminate and glass sideboard, with two lower doors with large brass ring pulls opening to a bottom shelf and one middle shelf, Above the doors is a ...
Brass
$16,114 / item
H 33 in W 80 in D 18 in
Med. Hammered Brass Louise Floral Credenza – Carved Buffet, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Floral Credenza in Medium Hammered Brass has six cabriole legs, a serpentine front, four cupboard doors, and three central drawers, all covered in a dense botanical relief...
Brass, Sheet Metal
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Outstanding Acid Etched Brass Credenza by Bernard Rohne Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft credenza sideboard cabinet. Exceptional six-panel acid etched brass credenza with brass pulls housed in a brass frame. Designed by Bernhard...
Brass
$16,114 / item
H 32 in W 18 in D 78 in
Art Deco Style Louise Floral Buffet Sideboard in Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Louise Art Deco Buffet Sideboard, a stunning art deco buffet sideboard inspired by two of the most beloved designs from the Stephanie Odegard collection. Dr...
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
$10,400 / item
H 30 in W 80 in D 18 in
Art Deco Med. Hammered Brass Sideboard – Floral Metal Clad Credenza, Handmade
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
The Floral Credenza 80" in Medium Hammered Brass has carved botanical vines covering the full front face in Medium Hammered Brass metal, set within a clean rectangular body on six-in...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Fine Quality Restored Bronze Ormolu Mounted French Art Nouveau Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior décor with this Fine Quality Restored Bronze Ormolu Mounted French Art Nouveau Sideboard, a masterful example of ear...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Italian-Made Ruhlmann Art Deco Replica Mahogany Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian-made Ruhlmann Art Deco replica sideboard buffet is a striking example of timeless 20th-century design inspired by the legendary French designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. C...
Mahogany
Fine Quality French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sideboard Buffet Marble Shelves
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant Louis XVI–style buffet, dating to the 1890s, is the sort of piece that quietly earns its place as the backbone of a room. Well balanced, beautifully detailed, and clearl...
Marble, Bronze
Rare Macassar Ebony and Satinwood French Art Deco Sideboard in The manner Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior with this rare and exceptional French Art Deco sideboard, masterfully crafted in the manner of Jules Leleu, one of the most celebrated designers of the Art Deco...
Macassar, Satinwood
Gold Dore' Bronze Maison Forest Green Marble Top French Buffet with Mirror
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French buffet is a striking example of refined craftsmanship, marrying luxurious materials with timeless design. Featuring a richly figured case adorned with gold dore...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Fantastic Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood and Walnut Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic Adams style paint decorated satinwood and walnut sideboard buffet, circa 1920, is a masterpiece of refined neoclassical design and elegant craftsmanship. Beautifully e...
Satinwood, Walnut
