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.
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
$9,297 / 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
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
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Style Iron Scrolled Daybed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Italian iron daybed featuring large, dramatic scrolled ends with x-form stretchers. The daybed has a fitted cushion measuring 8 inches deep upholstered with newer fabric. Sup...
Iron
$2,690
H 24 in W 74 in D 35 in
Eileen Gray Black Daybed Leather and Chrome Modern Chaise Lounger Daybed
By Eileen Gray
Located in Rochester, NY
One of Eileen Gray's most celebrated designs, this minimalist elegant piece hosts black leather on a tubular chrome frame. Since the structure is mainly open, the piece can be sat u...
Chrome
Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional leather and oak daybed by Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane style paneling on all sides. Only the two crossbars underneath the bed are not wrapped in leather. Extremely collectible and rare bed...
Brass, Steel
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build ...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemeijer, 1953
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping, Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful daybeds designed by the Dutch designer Dick Cordemeijer for Auping. The frames are grey and the top bar's are made from solid teak. In very good condition seen there age....
Metal
$6,500 / item
H 27 in W 80 in D 39 in
Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
A simple, sturdy daybed that works well as seating in a living space and as a guest bed. A mix of construction techniques both seen and hidden create a sturdy yet sleek focal point t...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis Philippe Daybed in Figured Walnut, circa 1835
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Louis Philippe daybed in beautiful figured walnut, of superior design and fine craftsmanship. France, circa 1835. In near perfect condition, this is one of the most extr...
Walnut
Jacques Adnet Leather Daybed, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional leather and oak daybed attributed to Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane sty...
Brass, Steel
$5,429
H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Brown Leather Daybed by Kill International Attributed to Horst Brüning
By Alfred Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare daybed by Alfred Kill International attributed to Horst Brüning, made in Germany, 1970s. The daybed can be easily turned in a comfortable double bed. Very good vintage c...
Leather, Linen
Gold Mohair Chaise by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous large gold mohair Chaise design in the 1980s by Steve Chase. Newly recovered in a soft gold mohair fabric. The pillows are original che...
Mohair
Custom Designed Chaise Lounge by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Large custom chaise lounge / day bed from a completely designed Steve chase residence in Rancho Mirage California. It has been newly reupholstered in a Luxurious Celadon velvet fabr...
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H 29.5 in W 99 in D 40 in
Custom Illuminating Pink Velvet Chaise by Steve Chase from Chase Designed Home
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invest in a piece of design history with this channel tufted chaise longue by 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. And as an added feature, this piece was recently selected (and reupholstered) to dress the set of Ryan Murphy's second season of American Crime Story for FOX. This season is based on the murder of Gianni Versace. The set decorators selected a vibrant salmon pink crushed velvet for this particular chaise / daybed and reupholstered it specifically for the show. Be sure to watch this season for two reasons: First, it is sure to be an exciting season and storyline, and secondly to see this Steve Chase chaise...
Velvet
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H 29.5 in W 99 in D 40 in
Custom Illuminating Pink Velvet Daybed by Steve Chase from Chase Designed Home
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invest in a piece of design history with this channel tufted chaise longue by Steve Chase. Recently procured from an extraordinary coastal cliff top home in Laguna Beach which was cu...
Velvet, Foam
Custom Designed Large Upholstered Chaise Lounge / Day Bed by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
This Large custom designed upholstered chaise lounge/ daybed with arms by designer Steve Chase. It has been newly reupholstered in a beautiful mossy...
Chenille, Wood, Upholstery
Fabulous Custom Chaise by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful and opulent custom designed chaise lounge by renowned interior designer Steve Chase from a prominent Palm Springs interior.
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery