Bernhard Rohne Dressers
German, Canadian, b. 1944
Widely acclaimed for the range of case pieces he designed for Michigan manufacturer Mastercraft during the 1970s, metal artist and furniture designer Bernhard Rohne has been creating distinctive acid-etched brutalist furnishings, home accessories, sculptures and other works for decades. The German-born Vancouver-based designer’s cabinets, coffee tables, credenzas and more are statement pieces in any interior and can introduce contrast and vigor into living rooms and dining rooms.
Born in Peine, Rohne attended the WKS Hanover art school. It was in his material science class that Rohne immersed a small painted copper plate into a container of acid. After some time, he couldn’t detect whether or not any kind of chemical reaction had taken place, so he left the plate in the acid and went to lunch.
When Rohne returned, yellow clouds had filled the room and the school had to be evacuated. However, when he was able to retrieve the copper plate, Rohne saw that there had indeed been a reaction between the metal and the chemical. The incident, while most definitely dangerous, sparked his interest and set him on a path of material exploration and design that collectors and art enthusiasts continue to celebrate to this day.
Rohne moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1967. During the 1970s, Grand Rapids-based furniture manufacturer Mastercraft — known to collectors of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design — partnered with Rohne and produced a large group of case pieces featuring applied brass plaques and panels, acid-etched with forms and patterns that are marked by the influence of Abstract Expressionism and Geometric Abstraction.
For his best known pieces, Rohne worked with brass, aluminum, copper and zinc metal sheets, which he oxidized and etched in order to create fascinating surface panels for his walnut console cabinets and sideboards that, with their patinated bronze and black lacquer doors, are sculptural attention-grabbing works in today’s interiors.
Rohne’s work, like many pieces of brutalist furniture and sculptures designed by him or like-minded metalworker Paul Evans, remains popular with interior designers and can lend unique, eccentric, human notes to an art and design collection in any home.
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Creator: Bernhard Rohne
Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Dresser for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Acid Etched Brass, Ebonized Wood
This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser showcases dramatic acid-etched brass panels by Bernhard R...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bernhard Rohne Dressers
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Pair of Acid-Etched Brass with Ebony Lacquer Dressers by Bernhard Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in San Diego, CA
An exquisite and rare pair of acid-etched brass with ebony lacquer three drawer dressers / commodes by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, circa 1970s. Covering each case are abstract de...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bernhard Rohne Dressers
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$7,000 Sale Price / set
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Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Chest of Drawers and Mirror
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chest of drawers with matching wall mirror
By Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Furniture
USA, 1970s
Acid etched brass, with bla...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bernhard Rohne Dressers
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Pair of Acid-Etched Brass with Ebony Lacquer Dressers by Bernhard Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in San Diego, CA
An nice and rare pair of acid-etched brass with ebony lacquer three drawer dressers / commodes by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, circa 1970s. Covering each case are abstract designs...
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Mid Century Nine-Drawer Dresser by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning mid-century modern triple dresser by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, is simply incredible. Professionally refinished showcasing the gorgeous burled amboyna wood. It has...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bernhard Rohne Dressers
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Custom Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Acid Etched Brass Dresser
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully burled chest, toned in a custom burnt orange lacquer atop a wood plinth. Nine drawers; three with acid-etched panels by Bernhard Rohne, accent...
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1970s American Vintage Bernhard Rohne Dressers
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Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
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Pair Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Nightstands, Floating Cabinets in Elm, Brass
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft Nightstands, Floating Cabinets in Elm, Brass
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Brass and Burl Wood Dresser for Mastercraft by Bernhard Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mastercraft dresser features acid-etched designs, unique brass pulls, and quality vintage construction. Wonderful burl wood finish adds to th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bernhard Rohne Dressers
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Vintage Modern Burl and Brass Acid Etched Dresser by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning and vintage modern bedroom dresser by Bernhard Rohne features etched brass designs with burl walnut construction. Spacious interio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bernhard Rohne Dressers
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Mastercraft Dark Olive Burl Wood Brass Hardware Large Gentelmens Chest Dresser
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mastercraft Dark Olive Burl Wood Solid Brass Drop Pulls Hardware Large Gentelmens Chest Dresser Armoire MINT!
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Bernhard Rohne dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Bernhard Rohne dressers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bernhard Rohne dressers, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers by Bernhard Rohne were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dressers by R-Way Furniture Company, Kroehler Mfg. Co., and Brown Saltman. Prices for Bernhard Rohne dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,360 and can go as high as $8,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.