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.
Studio Raku Ceramic Vase by Garry Ubben for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful studio Raku Ovoid pink ceramic vase design in the 1980s by Garry Ubben for Steve Chase. The vase is signed Ubben and retains the Steve Chase la...
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Gary McCloy, Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. In beautiful vintage condition. Hand signed by Gary McCloy and retains the Steve Chase label. ...
Ceramic
Monumental Lidded Amphora Style Ceramic Vessel, Custom for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Truly monumental Amphora style ceramic vessel with a separate lid. This piece is from an Indian Wells estate completely styled by Steve Chase and was custom ordered for Mr. Chase. I...
Ceramic
Steve Chase Studio Pastel Speckled Ceramic Dish
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio ceramic decorative dish by Tony Evans for Steve Chase. Out of a Steve Chase Design estate. It’s signed Evan’s with partial Steve Chase label. Measurements: 8” Wide 8” Deep, ...
Ceramic
Beautiful and Enormous Gilded Ceramic Urn
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and enormous gilded ceramic urn in the form of an antique Amphora. It came from an Indian Wells estate styled completely by Steve Chase.
Ceramic
Steve Chase Studio Ceramic Pink Speckled Dishes
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio ceramic decorative dishes by Tony Evans for Steve Chase. Can be used to set your jewelry or soap. Out of a Steve Chase Design estate. Both are signed Evans. Measurements: ...
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
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 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 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
$4,625
H 24.81 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This large luxurious amphora, in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, is characterized by a dense presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that decorate the v...
Ceramic, Majolica
$414
H 0.99 in W 10.04 in D 3.71 in
Decorative Handmade Organic Studio Pottery Glazed Ceramic Dish or Vide-Poche
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful handmade ceramic dish or vide-poche by unknown studio potter / maker with an organic oval form and hand painted glaze of cream and dark grey / blue color (color). Would be perfect for serving nuts or other little bar snacks...
Ceramic, Pottery
Oversized Blue and White Mexican Talavera Glazed Ceramic Bowl
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Authentic oversized very fine blue and white Mexican Talavera de la Reina glazed ceramic bowl. Huge blue and white Mexican Talavera pottery handcrafte...
Ceramic
Beautiful Empire Sevres Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Urn Depicting the Campaigns of Napoleon I
Bronze
$1,779
H 9.85 in Dm 7.49 in
Sic Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Large Lidded Vessel / Box Bitossi Aldo Londi Style
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, SIC Ceramiche Artistiche
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) round lidded box , Manufactured by S.I.C Ceramiche Italy, 1950-1960s. It has reminiscences in those Rimini blue designs from Aldo Londi and Bitossi...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
$1,894 / item
H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Blue Vase Vessel Hand Painted Two-handled Amphora Renaissance Italian Ceramic
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Majolica amphora made and painted by hand, following the original Renaissance painting technique. This sumptuous vase is characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamen...
Ceramic, Majolica
Ceramic Vase by Claudia Frignani, Wunderkammer Studio
By Wunderkammer Studio, Claudia Frignani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic Vase by Claudia Frignani for Wunderkammer Studio's limited Lefka collection. Claudia Frignani is a Milan-based designer, ceramic artist, and creator known for her unique scu...
Ceramic
$495 / set
H 2.75 in W 10 in D 10.25 in
Pair of Green and Pink Amorphic Botanical Floral Murano Style Glass Dishes
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage 1960s emerald green and blush pink Murano style glass dishes. The seemingly amorphic shape take on a botanical form. Several "arms" undulate and fold as they move fro...
Art Glass
Osborne Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Bronze
$355
H 3.15 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Vietri, Italy, 1950s. This ceramic bowl / centerpiece is hand-modeled and hand-painted, with a slight iridescent finish. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sligh...
Ceramic
O'Connor Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
O'Connor bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 cm D 16 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Bronze
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
Pair of Vintage Steve Chase Large Brass Planters
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Glamorous pair of brass planters by Steve Chase. In beautiful vintage condition with some scratches/dents consistent with age. Measurements Height : 29 in Diamet...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Steve Chase Brass Planters
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Glamorous pair of brass planters by Steve Chase. In beautiful vintage condition with some scratches/dents consistent with age. Measurem...
Metal, Brass
Beautiful & Rare Decorative Box by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare decorative box in a faux crackle finish, made in Colombia by Steve Chase, circa 1980s original finish retains original label.
Wood
Modern Raku Urn with Lid from Steve Chase Estate by Gary McCloy
By Steve Chase, Gary McCloy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is one if the best Raku pottery pieces deigned for a iconic estate by the late Steve Chase. A post-modern 1980s graphics on a bronze metallic raku glaze also has shades of midni...
Ceramic
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 Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, Gary McCloy
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
Three Graduated Bronze Vases Patinated with a Great Tortoise Patina
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice set of three bronze tortoise patinated vases designed by Steve Chase. We are not sure who made them but they are great. Each rime has an added lip and each is scaled to the va...
Monumental Organic Floor Vase from Steve Chase Estate
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful designer original organic floor vase from a vintage Palm Springs estate designed by the late, great Steve Chase. This handmade piece is signed inside the mouth of the vas...
Tessellated Bone Box by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in San Diego, CA
Tessellated Bone Box by Steve Chase from the Joan Krok estate in San Diego, CA.