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.
Studio Ceramic Bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, Gary McCloy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. In beautiful vintage condition. Hand signed by Gary McCloy and retains the Steve Chase label. ...
Ceramic
Steve Chase Studio Pastel Speckled Ceramic Dish
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio ceramic decorative dish by Tony Evans for Steve Chase. Out of a Steve Chase Design estate. It’s signed Evan’s with partial Steve Chase label. Measurements: 8” Wide 8” Deep, ...
Ceramic
Steve Chase Studio Ceramic Pink Speckled Dishes
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio ceramic decorative dishes by Tony Evans for Steve Chase. Can be used to set your jewelry or soap. Out of a Steve Chase Design estate. Both are signed Evans. Measurements: ...
Ceramic
Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Stunning woven braided ceramic centerpiece bowl glazed in a wonderful shade of gray with some blue tones. Great size for a coffee table or entryway. Very unusual abstract shape, plea...
Ceramic
$397
H 0.99 in W 10.04 in D 3.71 in
Decorative Handmade Organic Studio Pottery Glazed Ceramic Dish or Vide-Poche
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful handmade ceramic dish or vide-poche by unknown studio potter / maker with an organic oval form and hand painted glaze of cream and dark grey / blue color (color). Would be perfect for serving nuts or other little bar snacks...
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,140 / set
H 0.99 in Dm 3.35 in
Set of 3 Faience Dishes by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 beautiful faience dishes with amazing geometric patterns. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bowl, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl, large quartz points by Aver Dimensions: D 23 x H 10 cm. Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.
Quartz, Steel
O'Connor Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
O'Connor bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 cm D 16 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Bronze
Osborne Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Bronze
Centerpiece Bowl Ceramic by Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Big centerpiece bowl in woven white ceramic manufactured by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s. The original label is still attached on the bottom, as shown in the photos. Vivai del Su...
Ceramic
Georges Jouve Ceramic Dish, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve's Ceramic cup or vide-poches "La Figue" signed with apollon mark Measures: 15 x 15 cm.
Ceramic
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 1.13 in Dm 9.13 in
Ronald Hayes Pearson Shallow Spun Brass Metalworks Bowl American Studio Craft
By Ronald Pearson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful metalwork, mid-century form. Good size, just over 9 inches.
Brass
$36Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.38 in
1980s Modern Speckled Brown Dish Glazed Pottery Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s modern triangular small speckled brown dish glazed pottery art Signed by Melching 80 3.25 long x 2.5 w x .38 thick Preowned vintage condition. Se...
Pottery
$212Sale Price|28% Off
H 3.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
1977 Speckled Art Pottery Bowl Signed Rucker Mid-Century Modern Studio
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a clean vintage glazed speckled pottery dish or catch all. Fruit bowl in warm brown, tan tones. Signed bottom, Rucker '77 Dim...
Pottery
$1,193
H 7.09 in Dm 5.91 in
Usa Modern Centerpiece Bowl Mod. 8531 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa modern Centerpiece bowl mod. 8531 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s. Centerpiece bowl mod. 8531 in the shape of a cup with a round base, in gray marble. Produced by Knoll ...
Marble
Decorative Art Deco ceramic dishes by Nicole cabinetmaker
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Ceramic Art Deco dishes by Nicole cabinetmaker
Ceramic
$1,450 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 12.8 in
Set of Two Ceramic Centerpieces by Emilio Scanavino for Cedit, Italy, 1970s
By Emilio Scanavino, Cedit Ceramiche 1
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two ceramic centerpieces by Emilio Scanavino for Cedit. Different shapes and decorations, this set features a limited/numbered edition piece. Size refers to the largest...
Ceramic
$799 / set
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 19.69 in
Hand-Painted Ceramic Dishes by Bellini, Italy - Summer Table Decor
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/1410 - O/1420. Cheerful hand-painted dishes for a summer table! The white lines on the photos are the reflection of the light on the plate. Made by BELLINI for CIAO ITALIA -
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase, Gary McCloy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Studio ceramic glazed planter or bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. This planter came out of Steve Chase home. The planter is hand signed and marke...
Ceramic