Steve Chase Channel Tufted L-Shape Sectional Sofa, 1986

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Steve Chase Channel Tufted L-Shape Sectional Sofa, 1986

About the Item

Note, this item is being offered as a reupholstery project. We can reupholster this in your material of choice or sell to you as-is so that you can select a local upholsterer of your choice. Price is as-is. Contact us for a reupholstery quote if you would like us to reupholster prior to shipping. Inject some Palm Springs style into your space with this handsome sectional sofa created by iconic designer and Palm Springs resident Steve Chase. This piece embodies Chase's signature design aesthetic, as described in his own words; deliberate, unexpected and with a touch of humor. Acquired from a Palm Springs private estate, this expansive channel tufted L-shaped sectional was custom designed. Channel tufting is currently a much-publicized trend and this piece is reminiscent of the award-winning decor of "The Gallery" inside "Sketch," the illustrious nightspot in Mayfair, London, by designer India Mahdavi. The sofa features an in-set plinth base, which gives the allusion of a floating seat, sturdy armrests, original neutral upholstery fabric and posses manufacture tag dated 5/27/1986. The L-shape design allows this sofa to be slotted neatly into a corner for optimal space or positioned in the center of an open floor plan. This sprawling sectional could be upholstered in a plethora of inspirational fabric or leather choices such as; a sumptuous navy velvet, understated black bull hide leather, textured neutral boucle, colorful shagreen or Palm Springs inspired tropical print. This sofa would be perfect in an airy open plan casita, Mid Century Modern desert dwelling, luxe contemporary penthouse or cozy dark walled den. It would also optimize alternate spaces such as; a boutique hotel lobby, chic cocktail lounge, exclusive members club, restaurant bar area or eclectic office space. Measurements: 31" Height 40" Depth 118" W, 1st section. 106" W, 2nd section. 16" Seat Height. 29" Seat Depth. Structure in very good condition. Fabric requires reupholstery. Please contact us for a full condition report. Please contact us for a reupholstery quote if you would like to receive prior to shipping.

Creator:
Steve Chase (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 118 in (299.72 cm)Depth: 40 in (101.6 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Foam
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
1986
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. SEE ABOVE FOR FULL CONDITION INFO *Note, this item is being offered as a reupholstery project. We can reupholster this in your material of choice or sell to you as-is so that you can select a local upholsterer of your choice. Price is as-is.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU133025794493

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Steve Chase

Steve Chase lived in and worked out of Palm Springs, California, but he created luxury spaces and furniture for projects that took shape all over the world. A consummate art collector and brilliant interior designer, Chase was involved in every aspect of the rooms he designed and attracted many high-profile clients, including Gerald and Betty Ford, Farrah Fawcett and Gene Hackman.

Chase was born in New Hampshire and attended the Rhode Island School of Design as well as the ArtCenter in Los Angeles. After completing his studies, he joined Arthur Elrod and Associates — a celebrated Palm Springs-based firm that created colorful interiors and furniture for a range of Hollywood stars and more during the height of the mid-century modern era. Chase worked with Elrod for more than a decade before establishing his own business in 1980.

Chase designed his furniture to meet the sensibilities and personalities of his clients, and his work ranged from the traditional to the tastefully unconventional. While he created sculptural brass side tables that boast striking brutalist forms, there were also understated chrome-framed coffee tables with fossil shell tops. For his seating, Chase’s palette ranged from bright pastels to modest earth tones, and his vintage sofas are known for their signature tufted-channel backrests and seats. The plush cushioning was most prevalent in his Monterey seating collection of chairs, sectionals and sofas manufactured by the firm Martin Brattrud Inc., which produced most of Chase's designs during the 1970s and '80s.

Chase supported a number of charitable organizations and strongly advocated for the Desert AIDS Project (DAP), a volunteer-led initiative to combat the HIV epidemic in Coachella Valley. He lent his design talents to improve their office space, and used his influence with celebrities to enlist their help on the project. Chase also joined the Contemporary Art Council Acquisitions Committee at the Palm Springs Art Museum and eventually bequeathed more than 130 works to the institution when he passed away in 1994.

In 1996, the DAP created the annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards to honor him. Today he is remembered for his humanitarian giving as often he is for his furniture designs and lively interiors.

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