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.
LaBarge Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, Circa 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency hooved feet coffee table or cocktail table By LaBarge USA, Circa 1960s Solid brass frame, with beveled glass top. Measures: 42.5"W...
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LaBarge Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, Circa 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency hooved feet coffee table or cocktail table By LaBarge USA, Circa 1960s Solid brass frame, with beveled glass top. Measures: 52"W x...
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LaBarge Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, Circa 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency coffee table or cocktail table By LaBarge USA, Circa 1960s Solid brass frame, with beveled glass top. Measures: 49.75"W x 28.25"D ...
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John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, Circa 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency coffee or cocktail table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1970s Brass frame with beveled glass top. Measures: 39" W x 39" ...
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Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency dining table By Mastercraft USA, 1970s Brass frame with Greek Key design, and beveled glass top. Measures: 71.25"W x 39.75"D ...
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Mastercraft Midcentury Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency coffee or cocktail table By Mastercraft Furniture USA, circa 1970s Brass, with beveled smoked glass inserts. Measures:...
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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 ...
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Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Cocktail Table
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Hollywood Regency style cocktail table captivates with its elegant combination of golden brass and clear glass, adding a touch of luxury to any room. In the style of Pierre Vand...
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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...
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Mastercraft Brass and Glass Ming Coffee Table c. 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ming tables have adorned royalty for dynasties and with this brass 1970s Ming coffee table by Mastercraft you can see why. Wide brass Asian Ming legs curve out and away from the coffee table with a sense of optimism and prosperity. They anchor the chic coffee and gently glow. Scrolled feet finish and accentuate the flowing legs. See photo 2 to really grasp how this table glows and incorporates surrounding pieces in its brass reflections. Thick tempered beveled glass with cut corners to highlight those forward arching legs. Glass sits atop a split brass square base. The lower table base section angles in purposeful symmetry with the tables legs for uninterrupted lines and reflections. A table fit for royalty dressed in modern couture. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Pair of Large Donghia Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered in Ivory Tiger Velvet Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay Adrian Pearsall Angular Settee in Cafe au Lait Bouclé c. 1980 Pair of Hollywood Regency 22k Gold Painted Vases...
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Hollywood Regency Cocktail Table, Brass Frame, Glass Top, 20th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very elegant Cocktail Table in the Hollywood Regency Style. Large Pie Crust Brass edge tray top on a fine separate carved wood spider form base with curved legs. Dimens...
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Vintage Mastercraft Style Brass and Glass Square Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Mastercraft style square coffee table highlighting bold elegance and craftsmanship. The table features a substantial brass frame supporting a clear inset glass top, and a squ...
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