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 Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style chest or cabinet By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original brass hardw...
Brass
Karpen of California Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Karpen of California
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Karpen of California USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with unique original brass...
Brass
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign five-drawer highboy dresser By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardwa...
Brass
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Bla...
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie buffet server or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, 1960s Black lacquered wa...
Brass
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Mastercraft USA, 1970s Brown lacquered faux burl wood case, with original As...
Brass
Hollywood Regency, Satin Black Wood, Brass, Campaign Dresser USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency, Satin Black Wood, Brass, Campaign Dresser, USA, 1970s A single mid-century modern campaign dresser designed and produced in the United States, circa 1970s. This e...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet, 1950s This exquisite Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet is a true statement piece, dating back to the 1950s. Featuring a ...
Brass
A Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Brass Accents
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderfully pared down design by Guy Lefevre, this piece represents a period during which Maison Jansen was shifting under Lefevres design leadership to a much more modern/ contem...
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet in High-Gloss Black Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
This French Art Deco dry bar cabinet from the 1940s is defined by its clean proportions and elegant high-gloss black lacquer finish. The restrained lines, finely profiled edges, and ...
Chrome, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Black Lacquer and Brass Chest of Drawers c. 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
At first sight this 1970s Mastercraft chest of drawers is going to immediately grab your attention. Lots of details for the eye to wonder. Golden patinated brass accents and hardware...
Brass
Dorothy Draper España Black Lacquer Chest for Heritage, Hollywood Regency, 1950s
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dorothy Draper España Black Lacquer Chest for Heritage, Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper España Black Lacquer Chest for Heritage exemplifies the glamorous Hollywood Regency style th...
Brass
