Leather Lounge Chairs for Steve Chase Designed Home, circa 1984

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Leather Lounge Chairs for Steve Chase Designed Home, circa 1984

About the Item

Invest in a piece of design history with these two (2) waterfall style armchairs designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott and appointed by Steve Chase. Recently procured from an extraordinary coastal clifftop home in Laguna Beach which was custom designed in its 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 in 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 traveled together on numerous occasions. These custom-designed lounge chairs were originally part of the exquisite living room, which was uniquely Chase. These pieces embody Chase's signature design aesthetic, as described in his own words; deliberate, unexpected and with a touch of humor. Featuring elegantly curved waterfall style arms with a high gloss taupe-gray lacquer and soft light gray leather upholstered seat cushions, which a particularly on-trend color at the moment. So get your hands on a fragment of an incredible story with these time-honored lounge chairs you can regale to your guests for years to come. These pieces can be used together or individually as accent chairs around the home in a living room, games room, screening room, office or bedroom. They would also be an Apt choice for a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, conference room, executive office, corporate reception or in a luxe clothing emporium. Measurements 33" H x 26" W x 24.5" D seat height 19" seat depth 19" Very good vintage condition. Some signs of use commensurate with age are evident. Leather overall in great shape with some minor marks. 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:
Sally Sirkin Lewis (Designer),J. Robert Scott 1 (Manufacturer),Steve Chase (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Wood,Lacquered
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. Leather overall in great shape with some minor marks.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU133027756193

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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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