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.
1970s Glamours Mastercraft 9 Drawer Dresser Burled Elm Brass Inlaid - Greek Key
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft nine drawer dresser / sideboard in Burled Elm, with brass inlay, floats on plinth base. Drawers are dovetailed, c...
Brass
Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare 1970s Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard with waterfall ends for Directional with brass tiles and book matched Burl wood doors. Interior laminated in black...
Brass
Paul Frankl MCM Debonaire Cork & Mahogany Sideboard with Hammered Brass Knobs
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co., elegant handsome mahogany sideboard with a lacquered creme tone thick cork top with round hammered brass knobs. Five center...
Brass
Unique 1970s Hollywood Regency Sideboard with Brass Hoof Legs and Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique custom 1970s Hollywood Regency sideboard, console or server with Rosso Levanto marble top on four heavy solid stylized brass animal form legs with hoofed feet and nickel frame with three ebonized rosewood drawers, having brass inlay and unique brass knobs. Marble top has an OG edge and is free of chips and breaks, brass legs have nice warm patina, wood drawers have original finish, nickel frame will be polish or cleaned prior to shipping. Mounts to wall through back brace...
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Blond Sideboard Cabinet Attributed to Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Stewartstown Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Midcentury cabinet often attributed to Paul Laszlo made by Stewartstown Furniture Company. Currently being refinished, price includes refinishing.
Mahogany
Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sideboard, Rattan & Brass Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely seen elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb sideboard or dresser. Completely restored cabinet to original color shown. Walnut cabinet with center drawers with rattan cir...
Brass
Italian Dark Green Sideboard with "Grisinato" Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite dark green Italian buffet sideboard is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, blending Mid-Century Modern style with luxurious materials. The highlights are the four doors ...
Brass
Credenza with Green Murano glass and Brass Fittings and Handles Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Green Murano glass four-door sideboard with brass fittings and handles This exquisite sideboard represents the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship, thanks to its mix of birch wood, b...
Brass
Mastercraft High Gloss Black Laquer and Brass Sideboard, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored sideboard by Mastercraft. It is pill shaped and an iconic design. This is a high gloss black lacquer with shelving on one side ...
Brass
Italian Contemporary Green Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Sideboard
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful sideboard designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in emerald colored Murano glass. I...
Brass
Elegant Black Lacquer and Polished Brass Sideboard/Credenza by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning piece of late mid-century design by the great Mastercraft in Grand Rapids. Proportionally exceptional, embodying a "pill" shape with rounded ends, although long visually i...
Brass
Justfurnituress Green Glass & Brass Sideboard, Handmade Art Deco
Located in Guazzora, IT
This sculptural sideboard is designed and handcrafted by Justfurnituress, showcasing a refined balance of geometry, noble materials, and artisan-level detailing. Built on a solid pop...
Brass
