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.
On 1stDibs, explore an array of vintage Steve Chase chairs, tables and lighting.
$2,100Sale Price|25% Off
1980's Post-Modern Exotic Marble Column Pedestal
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 1980s Post-Modern exotic marble column pedestal features exotic graining and coloration with hues of grey, pink, red and gold. We have a matching pedestal that is sl...
Marble
Steve Chase Studio Ceramic Cachepot
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic square speckled cachepot by Tony Evan’s for Steve Chase. In beautiful vintage condition, it retains the Steve Chase label and signed Evans. Measurements: 10”...
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Gary McCloy, Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Studio ceramic planter or cachepot with purple and copper glazing by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Hand signed and marked exclusively for Steve Chase....
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, Gary McCloy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic planter or cachepot with purple and copper design glazing by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Hand signed and marked exclusively for Stev...
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Cachepot Planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Gary McCloy, Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Grate for orchids or indoor plants. The finish is a crackle high gloss glaze with brush...
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, Gary McCloy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful emerald green studio ceramic planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. The planter has a matted glazed with black abstract design. Hand signe...
Ceramic
$947 / set
H 9.06 in Dm 13.78 in
Italian White & Beige Glazed Ceramic 1970s-80s Cache Pot & Vase by Bucci
By Franco Bucci
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of vase and cache pot in glazed ceramic manufactured in Italy between the '70s and the 80s by the artisanal ceramic work Bucci. Brand new condition. Measures: Vase cm 19 H x 23...
Ceramic
$2,793
H 46 in Dm 25.5 in
Classical Style and Hand-Painted Antique Wooden Display Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, impressive and all handcrafted, 19th century wooden column. Thanks to its classical and perfectly geometrical design, this column pedestal can be used and enjoyed in all kind...
Pine
$1,850
H 25.25 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Column Pedestal Plaster Stand Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece is an off-white glazed plaster. A great piece for a sculpt...
Plaster
John Follis for Architectural Pottery Tire Planter
By John Follis, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware planter by John Follis for Architectural Pottery. This example has a drum shape with a rounded lip that curves in at the top of the piece. Planter stamped "USA.” Dimension...
Stoneware
$5,950 / set
H 46 in W 13.4 in D 13.25 in
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Wood Column Pedestals
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century French Louis XVI carved wood column pedestals. This gorgeous pair of carved wood with gesso Neoclassical style fluted columns or pedestals are great stand alone ...
Wood
Steps Planter by Pieces, Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time eight weeks unless in stock. Available in: White Ash Pesto Dusty Rose Dimensions: Base 22...
Fiberglass
Curvy Planter by Pieces, Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Available in: Sky Pesto Ash Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.
Fiberglass
Stan Bitters Thumbprint Planter for Hans Sumpf
By Hans Sumpf, Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand formed pot by California artist Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf, c.1995, USA. This clay pot features a textured exterior in a "thumbprint" pattern. Signed on the interior. Dimensi...
Stoneware
$550Sale Price / item|50% Off
H 20 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Ceramic Ashtray Pottery by Gainey Ceramics, Indoor or Outdoor, New Old Stock
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was an incredible find from no longer produced Gainey Ceramics. These made in the USA glazed ceramic ashtrays slash planter / pots are new old stock pieces that were stored away for many years and then recently discovered in a storage locker. These ashtrays consist of a 20 inch tall and 10.5 inch diameter cylindrical shaped glazed white ceramic...
Ceramic
Steps Planter by Pieces, Green Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time eight weeks unless in stock. Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.
Fiberglass
Wicker Planter Holder Stand Cachepot Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
A tall wicker flower or plant cachepot jardiniere holder stand, circa mid to late-20th century. A great piece to elevate a flower or plant, indoors or outside covered patio/area. Pie...
Wicker
$1,850 / set
H 4.88 in W 6.69 in D 6.44 in
Porcelain Plant Flower Pot Holders Planters Cachepots Jardinières, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of European porcelain flower or plant planters jardinieres or holder cachepots with flower and leaf design, circa mid-20th centu...
Porcelain
Pair of Brass and Mirror Planters by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s Glamorous pair of brass and mirror planters by Steve Chase. In beautiful vintage condition. Constructed of wood covered with mirrors framed with decorative brass. Measur...
Brass
1980's Post-Modern Column Pedestal from Steve Chase Designed Home
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple yet refined 1980s Post-Modern stone or Terrazzo column pedestal with peach tones which was crafted for a Steve Chase project in the 1980s. Consider using this as a fl...
Stone
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H 84 in W 174 in D 1.38 in
White Washed Oak and Aged Brass Six Panel Folding Screen by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1990’s six panel folding screen by Steve Chase. Out of a Steve Chase design estate in Rancho Mirage CA. Constructed of solid white washed o...
Brass
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H 40 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
1980's Post-Modern Granite Column Pedestal from Steve Chase Designed Home
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple yet refined 1980s Post-Modern granite column pedestal which was crafted for a Steve Chase project in the 1980s. Consider using this as a floor stand for a lamp, candle...
Granite
Studio Ceramic Planter by Roy Hamilton for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, Roy Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare studio ceramic planter or vase specially designed by Roy Hamilton for Steve Chase in the 1980s. Hand pencil signed by Roy Hamilton. Measurements:...
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Planter by Roy Hamilton for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, Roy Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare studio ceramic planter or vase design by Roy Hamilton specially designed for Steve Chase in the 1980s. The planter has the Roy Hamilton mark on ...
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Planter by Roy Hamilton for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, Roy Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare studio ceramic planter or vase design by Roy Hamilton specially designed for Steve Chase in the 1980s. The planter has the Roy Hamilton mark on ...
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Gary McCloy, Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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...
Ceramic
Custom Gary McCloy Signed Planter for Steve Chase from Chase Designed Home
By Gary McCloy, Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Fiberglass
Beautiful Ceramic Planter with a Copper Glaze
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ceramic planter with a copper glaze finish by Gary Mc Cloy for Steve Chase. The planter was commissioned by Steve Chase from a prestigious Indian Wells estate and it has ...
Ceramic
Unusual Stepped Ceramic Planter with a Copper Glaze
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Unusual large stepped ceramic planter with a beautiful copper glaze by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase as marked on the bottom. This planter came from an Indian Wells estate styled co...
Ceramic
Trio of Small Planters Custom Made for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Trio of small planters custom made for Steve Chase. The planters have Random splatters of glaze, which provide decorative interest. One of the pla...
Ceramic