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.
$1,945Sale Price|30% 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
$2,200 / set
Pair of Drum Side Tables by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Drum side tables or coffee tables by Steve Chase. Constructed of wood covers with plaster and lacquer. In good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age. Measu...
Plaster, Wood
Fabulous Brass and Glass Coffee Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Brass and frosted glass coffee table by Steve Chase. This 1980s stunning polished brass coffee table is Steve Chase at his best. The inset...
Brass
"Stacked" Quarter Round Corner Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Quarter round corner table by Steve Chase. The table was designed to resemble a stack of different sized elements. It has a warm faux stone finish ...
Wood
Formica and Brass Drum Side Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Formica and brass drum side table by Steve Chase. In great original condition. Minor wear consistent with age. Measurements: 18.5” Diameter, 20.25” High.
Brass
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fossil Shell Stone Top Demilune Two-Tier Console Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1980s custom design two tier “demilune” console table by Steve Chase. The console was designed for a house in Rancho Mirage. The console is constructed of wood with metal...
Stone, Chrome
$1,374
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Coffee Corner Table in Teak and Cane by Peter Hvidt, Denmark, 1955
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury solid teak corner table with woven rattan shelf. Excellent for use as a side table or sofa table manufactured by France and Sons designer ...
Teak
$1,374
H 14.57 in Dm 19.69 in
Hexagonal teak and formica side table designed by Hans C. Andersen, Denmark 50s
By Artex, Hans C. Andersen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Hexagonal side table designed by Hans C. Andersen. Produced in Denmark during the 1950 by Artex. Teak base with formica table top. Very nice joinery detail between the legs and table...
Formica, Teak
$2,634
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
$12,941
H 21.65 in W 27.56 in D 9.84 in
Italian Murano Glass Wall Console Table, Engraved Inciso Pink Amber Glass, 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano mirrored glass wall-mounted console table crafted during the nineteen sixties showcases romantic Venetian Rococo revival decorative furniture design. Handcrafted in It...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$1,649
H 16.15 in W 20.48 in D 12.21 in
Small Half Moon Table with Aged Mirror Top in Bronze, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Small console of the house Baguès in semicircle with a gilt bronze base. The tray is made of a mirror with an aged black background. The belt and the feet are decorated in a pattern of foliage. Its dates from the 1950s. The House of Baguès...
Bronze
Round End Table by J.M. Szymanski, Blackened Steel, Modern Design, USA
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 2 - Round J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 This geometric, solid, steel structure is supported by a cast-sphere base. The refined simplicity of this design speaks volumes, and adds...
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Vineyard Demilune Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Vineyard demilune console table is a stunning piece that brings a touch of nature into your home. Made from pine, it has a natural and rustic look that will instantly warm up any space. The flaky pine finish gives it a one-of-a-kind texture and depth, while the half-round demilune top...
Wood
$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
Pair of Side Tables by Jacques Jarrige
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
The Torquemada side table by Jacques Jarrige is a refined sculptural work that expresses the artist’s signature exploration of balance, movement, and form. Handcrafted with poetic pr...
Wood, Lacquer
Jorge Zalszupin, Side Table, Cavuina, Formica, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
A caviuna wood, metal and white formica side table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced for Hotel Nacional, 1960s. With a metal plate indicating the commission. Dimensions: 29...
Formica, Wood
Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Scrolled Tripod Floor Candle Stand Pedestal MEASUREMENTS: 18″ wide x 18" Dx 35.5″ in height . Top is 11" W x 11" D
Mahogany
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
French Directoire Louis XVI Demilune Shape Marble Top Marble Top Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Directoire Louis XVI demilune console table embodies the refined neoclassical style of the late 18th to early 19th century. Crafted with precision, the piece feat...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair Of Vintage McGuire Rattan Round Drum Form Side Tables
By McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of McGuire drum-shaped side tables, specifically known for their use of rattan and bamboo in an Organic Mid Century style. The round tables with a circular base and top conjoi...
Rattan, Leather, Wood
Pair of Unusual Side Tables by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual tables by Dunbar ca' 1970's. Large scale-perfect as end tables or lamp tables, walnut tops, legs have a stuctural cut out detail.
Mahogany, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Carved Wooden Demilune Console Table
Located in Redding, CT
Louis XVI Style Carved Wooden Demilune Console Table. Most likely Italian but no marks. This Louis XVI style demilune will add color and style to any entryway or hallway . The carve...
Wood, Paint
Architectural Mid Century Glass Dining Table by Steve Chase 1970s
By Steve Chase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This amazing Steve chase dining table can be used for the dining area, or as a conference table. This gem was headed to the Palm Springs museum of art but we were fortunate to be abl...
Chrome
Steve Chase Cypress Wood/Glass Console Table, 1970
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
Steve Chase Cypress Wood/Glass Console Table, 1970s. Glass has a small chip. Measures Glass 48” long 18” deep 26.25 tall is console.
Glass, Cypress
Steve Chase Cypress Wood Glass/Brass Side/End Tables, 1980
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
Steve Chase Cypress Wood Glass/Brass Side/End Tables, 1980. Painted white lacquer. Gorgeous set of tables with brass caps on glass. We also have a 3rd table available. Measure Base 1...
Brass
Steve Chase Design Crackle Glass and Brass Dining Table
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely dining table designed by Steve Chase for a home in Palm Springs. It features a crackle glaze top with a solid brass cylinder base. The crackle glass top has a brass trim ed...
Brass
Steve Chase Plaster Asymmetrical Console Table
By Steve Chase
Located in Miami, FL
A slender plaster console by Steve Chase.
Plaster
Racetrack Crackle Glass and Lucite Dining Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous racetrack crackle glass and clear lucite dining table designed in the 1980’s by Steve Chase. The bases have been newly professionally polished. The table is constructed o...
Glass, Lucite
Whitewash Side Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1980’s whitewashed side table by Steve Chase. It can be used as a side table or a coffee table with a glass top. Constructed of woo...
Wood
Polish Stainless Steel Freeform Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s polish stainless steel freeform side table or coffee table by Steve Chase. This was part of a set of three and they were and homage to Karl S...
Stainless Steel
1980s Vintage Steve Chase Chrome & Grasscloth Nightstands
By Steve Chase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chrome and grasscloth nightstands by Steve Chase manufactured in the United States, circa 1980s. These beautiful nightstands are covered ...
Chrome
Steve Chase Custom Granite Coffee Table, circa 1985
By Steve Chase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Steve Chase Custom Granite coffee table, circa 1985. Thick granite top with alligator embossed leather wrapped legs.
Granite, Steel, Chrome
Steve Chase Goatskin, Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Steve Chase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steve Chase Goat Skin, Brass Base with a Rectangular Glass Top. Very nice Condition! Great simple Modern Look.
Brass
Racetrack Crackle Glass and Lucite Dining Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous racetrack crackle glass and clear lucite dining table designed in the 1980’s by Steve Chase. The bases have been newly professionally polished. The table is constructed o...
Glass, Lucite
Brutalist Brass Sculptural Console Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural Brutalist brass console table by Steve Chase. This came out of a Steve Chase estate in Rancho Mirage. Constructed of wood with a custom powder brass finished. Measure...
Brass
Brutalist Brass and Burlwood Game Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous Brutalist brass and burlwood game table by Steve Chase. Constructed of wood covered with aged brass texture finish. The game board is li...
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