Gary McCloy Building and Garden Elements

1980s Studio ceramic glazed planter or bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. This planter came out of Steve Chase home. The planter is hand signed and marke...

Invest in a piece of design history with this of signed fiberglass with hand-painted glaze planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Recently procured from an extraordinary coastal cliff top home in Laguna Beach which was custom designed in it's entirety by prolific Southern California based designer Steve Chase. Work on the house began in the early 1980s and was expanded and completed by the end of that decade. Chase performed as the interior designer as well as being involved through the construction phase from start to finish. Every piece of furniture, built-in cabinetry, millwork, hearth and shelving was custom-made to fit precisely to the home, featuring a generous amount of Lucite, which Chase was well-known for incorporating in his work, including an impressive three inch thick solid lucite banister running up a curved stairwell. The owners developed a close friendship with Chase and they travelled together on numerous occasions. This custom designed planter were originally part of the ocean view garden. This piece was created and signed by potter Gary McCloy and appointed to the project by Chase. They capture the essence of Chase's signature design aesthetic, as described in his own words; deliberate, unexpected and with touch of humor. The gleaming bronze glaze with the hand applied paint strokes make for a textured, dimensional finish with hints of iridescence. So get your hands on a fragment of an incredible story with this time honored plant pot you can regale about to your guests for years to come. This piece can be used in a dining room, sunroom, living room, office, family room, covered patio, porch or bedroom for your cacti, fiddle fig...