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Custom Gary McCloy Signed Planter for Steve Chase from Chase Designed Home

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Invest in a piece of design history with this of signed fiberglass with hand-painted glaze planter by Gary McCloy for 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. Work on the house began in the early 1980s and was expanded and completed by the end of that decade. Chase performed as the interior designer as well as being involved through the construction phase from start to finish. Every piece of furniture, built-in cabinetry, millwork, hearth and shelving was custom-made to fit precisely to the home, featuring a generous amount of Lucite, which Chase was well-known for incorporating in his work, including an impressive three inch thick solid lucite banister running up a curved stairwell. The owners developed a close friendship with Chase and they travelled together on numerous occasions. This custom designed planter were originally part of the ocean view garden. This piece was created and signed by potter Gary McCloy and appointed to the project by Chase. They capture the essence of Chase's signature design aesthetic, as described in his own words; deliberate, unexpected and with touch of humor. The gleaming bronze glaze with the hand applied paint strokes make for a textured, dimensional finish with hints of iridescence. So get your hands on a fragment of an incredible story with this time honored plant pot you can regale about to your guests for years to come. This piece can be used in a dining room, sunroom, living room, office, family room, covered patio, porch or bedroom for your cacti, fiddle fig trees or ferns. They would also be an Apt choice for a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel, cocktail bar, members club, conference room, workspace studio, executive office or in a luxe clothing emporium. Measurements 15.75" H x 19" diameter Very good vintage condition. Some signs of use commensurate with age are evident. We have a large number of items from the Steve Chase home should you wish to make multiple purchases to add to your collection. Please contact us for more details.

Creator:
Steve Chase (Designer),Gary McCloy (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Diameter: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fiberglass,Glazed
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1980
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition. Some signs of use commensurate with age are evident.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU133027880773

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Steve Chase

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.

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