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.
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Beautiful sculpted walnut, with Asian-inspired brass hard...
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Dresser or Credenza
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie triple dresser or credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Walnut, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware. Measu...
Brass
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Fruitwood Faux Bamboo Credenza
By National Mt. Airy
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie faux bamboo sideboard or credenza By National Mount Airy Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted bamboo form fruitw...
Brass
William Doezema for Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Beautiful burled Carpathian elm wood, with inlai...
Brass
Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Walnut Sideboard Credenza, Circa 1970s
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Carved book-matched walnut, with original Asi...
Brass
John Stuart for Mount Airy Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Sideboard
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie monumental credenza, sideboard, or buffet server By John Stuart for Mount Airy USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany, with o...
Brass
Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Credenza, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dresser or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1950s Black lacquered teak, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware ...
Brass
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Brass & Burled Elm Credenza or Dresser
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely crafted cabinet circa 1970s produced by Mastercraft. This very uncommon model features beautiful patinated brass on burled elm wood. Attributed to William Doezema. Very well...
Brass
Umberto Mascagni 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Faux Leather Sideboard
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) chinoiserie decorated sideboard covered in a black faux leather (skai) and trimmed with anodized aluminum with 2 doors ...
Aluminum
1960s Chinoiserie Style Painted Wood Sideboard
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted sidebard you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sideboard is s...
Brass
Elegant Restored Mahogany Credenza by Mastercraft, circa 1975
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent cabinet is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A...
Brass
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. Terrific ash burl grain. By William Doezema for Mastercraft USA, 1970s Burled Carpathian elm wood...
Brass
