$556Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Chair
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Stephens for Knoll dining chair, bentwood and blue Naugahyde seats.
Naugahyde, Wood
Bill Stephens for Knoll International Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional set of (6) Bill Stephens for Knoll International bentwood dining chairs, showcasing the innovative design and refined craftsmanship that helped define modern furniture...
Wood
$24,650 / set
Bill Stephens Knoll Vintage 1315 Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Dallas, TX
A great set of club lounge chairs designed by an alum of Philadelphia's own University of the Arts, Bill Stephen was a designer and director at Knoll where he produced a series of ch...
Bouclé, Wood
Four Bill Stephens For Knoll Black Lacquered Armchairs
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage set of 1300 Series armchairs designed by William 'Bill' Stephens for Knoll. The unique style of Stephens feature gorgeous bent wood frames.
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll - Set of Six
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll, circa 1970s.
Fabric, Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A prototype chair and ottoman designed by Bill Stephens in the 1960s.
Fabric, Fiberglass
Bill Stephens for Knoll Furniture Bentwood Armchair (24 available)
By Bill Stephens
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bill Stephens started at Knoll as an assistant prototype builder after his graduation from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art.
Oak
$552Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 1305U Knoll Bill Stephens Armchair
By Bill Stephens
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bill Stephens started at Knoll as an assistant prototype builder after his graduation from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art.
Oak
Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Dallas, TX
This incredible armchair set, model 1305-U, is the works of the legendary mid-century artist: William 'Bill' Stephens, the young Knoll designer whose 1300 series of chairs took off a...
Bentwood, Upholstery
1970s Bill Stephens for Knoll Office Armchair in Oak and Orange Fabric
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bill Stephens Desk Chair, originally designed for Knoll in the 1960s.
Aluminum
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
This set of five Knoll Bill Stephens’ 1300 Series chairs has everything you need!
Fabric, Bentwood
$552Sale Price|20% Off
1 1305U Knoll Bill Stephens Armchair Large Quantity Available
By Bill Stephens
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bill Stephens started at Knoll as an assistant prototype builder after his graduation from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art.
Oak
$3,600 / set
Arm Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of armchairs with bentwood laminated frames and arm rests.
Wood, Upholstery
1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in 1967.
Oak, Plywood, Fabric, Foam
1970 Bill Stephens 1300 Series Dining Chair for Knoll in Purple Fabric & Walnut
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is of 1300 Series Dining Chair, originally designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in the late 1960s.
Walnut, Fabric
1971 Bill Stephens for Knoll 1300 Series Dining Chair in Blue Fabric and Walnut
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is of 1300 Series Dining Chair, originally designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in the late 1960s.
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
$3,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Blue 1305-U for Knoll Bentwood Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Madison, WI
The 1305-U model of this Knoll chair was made some time between 1965-71 and designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll.
Bentwood
Bill Stephens for Knoll Mid Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bill Stephens for Knoll Mid Century Modern Bentwood Upholstered Dining Arm Chair.
Fabric, Teak
1970 Pair of Bill Stephens 1300 Series Dining Chairs in Green Fabric and Birch
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 1300 Series Dining Chairs, originally designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in the late 1960s.
Birch, Fabric
$2,200 / set
Set of 6 Mid-Century Armchairs
By Knoll, Stendig Co., Bill Stephens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Bill Stephens for Knoll, two Stending Co chairs.
Wood
Bill Stephens for Knoll Set of Four Chairs
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
These gorgeous Bill Stephens chairs have been newly reupholstered in a pale aqua woven material to suit a variety of settings. The backs have been done in natural linen.
Upholstery, Bentwood
Knoll Task Arm Chairs. by Bill Stephens
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in New London, CT
Offering four original Knoll International task arm chairs. Designed by Bill StephensBill Stephens started at Knoll as an assistant prototype builder after his graduation from the Ph...
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Bill Stephens for Knoll Chair Restored in Brazilian Cowhide
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We saw this cowhide in our stash and immediately thought of this chair to reupholster. The splashy center is perfect for the small footprint. Perfect for a desk chair. Measures: ...
Cowhide
Bill Stephens for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Bill Stephens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bill Stephens for Knoll Lounge chair in it's original walnut finish.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Of Bill Stephens For Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern lounges chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in the early 1960's.
Walnut, Velvet
Bill Stephens Lounge Chairs for Knoll International
By Bill Stephens
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Bill Stephens Manufacturer: Knoll International Period/Model: Mid Century Modern Specs: Highly Durable Fabric, Walnut condition These Bill Stevens lounge chairs ...
Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bill Stephens began as an assistant prototype builder at Knoll in 1960, and by 1971 he was Director of its Design and Development Group--not hard to believe given the compelling prof...
Walnut, Wool
Bill Stephens for Knoll Lounge Chair in Zebra Hide
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The lines on this Mid-Century chair are insanely beautiful. Designed by Bill Stephens and manufactured by Knoll, we love this chair in any manner of settings.
Zebra Hide
Pair of Knoll Bill Stephens Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of upholstered bent walnut lounge chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll.
Walnut, Cotton
Set of Six Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Chairs
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an excellent set of six Bill Stephen dining chair for Knoll. The set includes two armchairs and four side chairs with the original black upholstery.
Bill Stephens Midcentury 1300 Series Armed Dining Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $750....Bill Stephens worked on the design of the Stephens chair from 1965-1967 for the Yale School of Architecture and was produced by Knoll International.
Oak, Fabric
Set of Midcentury Side Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage set of dining chairs features the unique style of Bill Stephens as designed for Knoll.
Twelve Bill Stephens For Knoll Dining Side Chairs
By Bill Stephens
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of twelve mid century modern side or dining chairs designed by Bill Stephens and made by Knoll.
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Midcentury Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll. This pair is sure to be a great addition to any modern interior.
Upholstery, Bentwood
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H 28.25 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Bill Stephens Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful pair of model #1315 lounge chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll. These chairs have graceful sculptural bentwood frames and are upholstered in the original oatmeal col...
Fabric, Bentwood
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H 31.75 in W 23 in L 31.75 in
8 Bill Stephens Midcentury 1300 Series Armed Dining Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Miami, FL
Designed in the mid-1960s by Bill Stephens (1932-2007) for Knoll, these eight midcentury armed dining chairs in blond oak have been newly reupholstered with a neutral soft ribbed bou...
Oak
Set of 8 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of eight vintage side chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll. Each has ebonized bentwood frames and has been reupholstered in grey velvet.
Wood, Velvet
Set of Four Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Armchairs
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four Bill Stephens armchairs. Priced to move and room for recommended re-upholstery. Oak frames are in great condition.
Oak, Upholstery
Sold
H 29 in W 29 in D 30 in
Pair of Red Velvet 1315 Lounge Chairs Attributed to Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely pair of lounge chairs, the Knoll 1315 chair, also known as the Stephens Chair, designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in the late 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous pair of club or lounge armchairs, on curved wood, by Bill Stephens for Knoll, circa the 1970s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions a...
Bentwood
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H 31.75 in W 23 in D 19.5 in
Bill Stephens for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bill Stephens for Knoll mid century bentwood dining chairs - set of 4.
Upholstery, Bentwood
Set of Ten Vintage Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage set of 1300 Series armchairs designed by William 'Bill' Stephens for Knoll. The unique style of Stephens feature gorgeous bent wood with a dark color stain, paired with ...
Velvet, Wood
Bill Stephens for Knoll Mid Century Modern Bent Plywood Lounge Chair
By Bill Stephens
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern bent plywood design chair by Knoll
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Set of Six Bentwood Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll, circa 1970s.
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Bill Stephens Bentwood Dining Chair for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in La Mesa, CA
Chair consists of a bentwood frame made out of oak and an upholstered seat in navy blue fabric. Produced in the 1980s, has Knoll International labels.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 26.25 in D 20 in
Six Bill Stephens for Knoll 1305-U Lime Green Bentwood Teak Armchairs
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Captivating set of six Bill Stephens for Knoll 1305-U armchairs. The Post-Modern armchairs build upon the technology pioneered by Thonet.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of Two '2' Vintage Model 1305UO Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll, 1970s
By Bill Stephens
Located in Deland, FL
This exceptional set of two model 1305UO armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll were originally designed in 1970 for the Student Center at the Yale School of Architecture and it's clea...
Bentwood
1970s Bentwood Dining Table by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare 1970s Bill Stephens design for Knoll. Features beautiful wood grain and bentwood legs.
Bentwood
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