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Steve Chase Sofas

American, 1941-1994

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.

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Creator: Steve Chase
Monumental 1980s 3 Piece Sofa by Steve Chase
Monumental 1980s 3 Piece Sofa by Steve Chase

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...

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20th Century Post-Modern Steve Chase Sofas

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Vintage Boho Steve Chase for Preview “Amohibious” Sofa
Vintage Boho Steve Chase for Preview “Amohibious” Sofa

Vintage Boho Steve Chase for Preview “Amohibious” Sofa

By Steve Chase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steve Chase Sofas

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"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's

"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...

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1980s Modern Vintage Steve Chase Sofas

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Vintage A. Rudin for Steve Chase Cream Leather Sofa, Palm Springs Modern
Vintage A. Rudin for Steve Chase Cream Leather Sofa, Palm Springs Modern

Vintage A. Rudin for Steve Chase Cream Leather Sofa, Palm Springs Modern

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Vintage three-seat leather sofa designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by A. Rudin for Steve Chase. This elegant contemporary sofa features clean architectural lines, g...

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Pair of Long Lite Blue Down Filled Sofas by Steve Chase

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Steve Chase sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Steve Chase sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Steve Chase sofas, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Steve Chase were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Lawrence Peabody, Drexel, and Donghia. Prices for Steve Chase sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,850 and can go as high as $24,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,498.