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 coffee table greek key accent
By Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful and classic style in this brass and glass coffee table by Mastercraft. Greek Key detail throughout. Thick beveled glass top(36x36). Stunning recently polished to a high glo...
Brass
$3,250
H 17 in W 55 in D 30 in
Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Rectangular Greek Key Brass & Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Hollywood Regency Greek Key coffee table by Mastercraft with glass bevel edge top on brass frame. The brass tone base has a rich warm patina, the glass has some scratches and ...
Brass
$4,500
H 17 in W 55 in D 30 in
1970s Vintage in Manner of Mastercraft Greek Key Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mastercraft Greek Key coffee table is an iconic example of the company’s luxurious mid-century design, blending classical motifs...
Brass
$4,995
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
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
$5,450
H 15 in W 40 in D 40 in
1970s Mastercraft Solid Brass and Glass Square Coffee Table, USA Designed/Made
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage square coffee table designed and manufactured by Mastercraft in the United States during the 1970s. The sculptural solid-brass base features four sweeping architectural suppo...
Brass
$1,620
H 21 in W 27 in D 27 in
Mastercraft Greek Key Brass Coffee or End Table with Two Tier Smoked Glass Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Greek key smoked glass and brass side or coffee cocktail table by Mastercraft. This two-tier square shaped table features removable smoked glass inserts framed in ...
Metal, Brass
Vintage American Brass & Glass Coffee Table Attributed to Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking vintage brass and glass coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, attributed to Mastercraft, a maker long celebrated for its refined American interpretati...
Brass
$3,295
H 17 in W 42 in D 42 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Greek Key Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency coffee table or cocktail table By Mastercraft USA, 1970s Brass frame with Greek Key design, and beveled glass top. Measures: ...
Brass
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mastercraft Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 39.75 wide x 39.75 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restore...
Brass
$952
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Faux Bamboo Gold Brass & Glass Square Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Midcentury faux bamboo gold brass and glass square coffee table, Italy, circa 1970. Presented in very good vintage condition commensurate of age.
Brass
Heavy Solid Brass Beveled Glass Top 30x48 Rectangle Coffee Table Queen Ann MINT!
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Solid Brass Beveled Glass Top 30x48 Rectangle Coffee Table Queen Ann MINT!
Brass
Vintage Italian Polished Brass Base Glass Top Coffee Table Rounded Scallop
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Italian polished brass bass rectangular glass top coffee table with rounded scallop shape corners.
Brass
Brass Frame Shape Base Glass Top Rectangular Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy gage bolted together machined brass frame glass top coffee table.
Brass
Chrome Brass Glass Top Square Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Jansen style mid century modern square coffee table. Measures: 36 x 36".
Brass, Chrome
Brass Base Glass Top Rounded Square Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Italian polished brass bass cast brass finials glass top coffee table.
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Brass Chrome Glass Top Square Coffee Table MINT
By Pace Collection, Maison Jansen, Brueton, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Brass Chrome Glass Top Square Coffee Table MINT
Brass, Chrome
