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.
Monumental 1980s 3 Piece Sofa by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, A. Rudin, Martin Brattrud
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This MASSIVE 3 piece sofa by Steve Chase is a sight to behold. Measuring in at just under 15 feet across, it is a real statement maker. The slightly asym...
Fabric
Vintage Boho Steve Chase for Preview “Amohibious” Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding pair of vintage sofas captures the playful yet luxurious sensibility of Postmodern design prevalent in the late 1970s and 1980s, often drawing comparisons to iconic ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Steve Chase Custom Channel Tufted Sectional Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Modern channel tufted sectional sofa designed by iconic California designer Steve Chase. Sofa features new padding and upholstery from Romo wh...
Upholstery
$8,500 / set
Steve Chase Custom Lounge Chairs
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steve Chase was a prominent American interior designer and furniture designer known for his luxurious, sophisticated, and contemporary designs. Based in Palm Springs, California, he ...
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Steve Chase in the 1980's this modern sofa was called the "Amphibious" sofa. With its super curvy, marshmallow shape and sumptuous cotton chenille fabric, this sofa is de...
Chenille
Mauve Leather and Charcoal Gray Daybed by Mirak for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980s Post-Modern Attila daybed designed by French Architect Jean Michele Wilmotte for Mirak and special ordered by Steve Chase. The Daybeds frames is solid steel that ...
Steel
Polish Metal Dowel Style Lounge Chair
By Steve Chase
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful lounge chair. New faux shearling upholstery.
Nickel
1980s Steve Chase Waterfall Black Gold Floral Chintz Benches Stools , Set of 2
By Steve Chase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral waterfall benches you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful stools stat...
Upholstery, Wood
Gray Ombre Leather Chair by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful gray Ombre leather chair by Steve Chase. The chair is in the original leather upholstery which is in great vintage condition. The chair is on casters for easy movement.
Brass
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Karu lounge chair. A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic desi...
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Sheepskin, Oak
$9,321 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
$4,600
H 30 in W 120 in D 90 in
Weiman/Preview 3 Piece Sectional/Sofa w/ Boucle Upholstery, Circa 1970
By Preview, Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Weiman/Preview boucle upholstery, circa 1970. Original with brown boucle fabric.
Fabric, Bouclé
Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Ryo lounge chair The Ryo lounge chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frame is constructed from solid beech wood with a fully sprung seat. The Ryo chair...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This set comes in it's original...
Leather
Marcel Breuer Style Daybed
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Marcel Breuer style daybed. Tubular chrome at both ends. Bed has hinges which allow it to be lifted, allowing for storage underneath. Great piece ...
Chrome
1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview
By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is one unique sofa, very comfortable. The shape is amazing would be the center focus point of any room Made by Preview Furniture
Upholstery
$24,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 180 in D 34 in
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an upholstered base, the extension has a tufted top and also has a curved edge. The sofa comes with two matching tufted foot stools...
Upholstery
Large Curved Sectional Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman, Bassett Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic and impressive sectional sofa by Weiman in luxurious purple fabric, with brown tone two tier base, and armrest. . The sectional consists of four pieces , two straight, the c...
Upholstery
Fantastic Curved Woven Wicker Sofa/Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful piece is in fantastic condition, with a deep and wide seating space. Seat cushion included (as shown) but can be reupholstered if desired. Note: Interior dimension...
Wicker
Sold
H 30.5 in W 168 in D 38 in
Steve Chase Postmodern Illuminated Monterey Channel Sofa, Circa 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Steve Chase "Monterey" channel sofa in original fabric. The sofa illuminates underneath with a string light along the front and side. The upholstery is in very good condition, no rips, tears or stains. The sofa is approximately 14 feet in total length and is all one piece. A small 12...
Upholstery
Striped Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s waterfall bench by Steve Chase. In good original vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age. We can have it recovered if yo...
Fabric
Steve Chase Chaise lounge with Channel Tufted Upholstery, 1970
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
Steve Chase Chaise lounge with Channel Tufted Upholstery and Chrome Plinth base. 1970's. Reupholstered Measures 92" long 30" deep 27" tall 18" at seat
Chrome
Steve Chase Swivel Poufs, a pair
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored in soft Holly Hunt boucle with white-oak veneered bases. These chairs have a full 360 degree swivel and are incredibly comfortable
Bouclé
Steve Chase “Amphibious Sofa”
By Preview, Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s, fully restored in Alpaca wool. This piece is in excellent condition and features an overstuffed design
Alpaca
Stunning 1980's Mid -Century Steve Chase Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980's two piece channel sofa designed by Legendary designer Steve Chase. The sofa was acquired directly from a prominent Palm Desert California estate completely designe...
Upholstery
Steve Chase Swivel Pouf
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored in soft Holly Hunt boucle with a white-oak veneered base. This chair has a full 360 degree swivel and is incredibly comfortable
Bouclé
Steve Chase Illuminated Sofa, 1980
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
Steve Chase Illuminated Sofa, 1980. Original fabric in good condition. Sofa has lighting underneath that illuminates. 28" tall x 242" w 45"deep seat height 17 in 180 in from armrest ...
Upholstery
Pair of Waterfall Benches by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Glamorous pair of waterfall benches designed by Steve Chase. Newly reupholster with off white with gold foil threads fabric. They can...
Fabric
Steve Chase Sofa for Martin Brattrud, 1994
By Martin Brattrud, Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
Wide arm sofa designed by Steve Chase for Martin Brattrud in 1994. Original white chenille upholstery shows signs of use.
Fabric, Chenille
Burnt Orange Leopard Print Waterfall Bench by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous burnt orange leopard print burnout stripped velvet waterfall bench by Steve Chase. Measurements: 17” Deep, 60” Wide, 17.5” H...
Fabric
Sold
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 40 in
Steve Chase Martin Brattrud Chrome Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters- A Pair
By Steve Chase, Martin Battrud
Located in Miami, FL
Chrome and Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters by Steve Chase for Martin Brattrud Offered for sale is a pair of 1980s Steve Chase-designed leather and chrome swivel chairs for Martin ...
Metal, Chrome