Bill Stephens for Knoll Furniture Bentwood Armchair (24 available)

Bill Stephens started at Knoll as an assistant prototype builder after his graduation from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art. He first tried to make a cane chair on a minimal frame without success. He then changed the seat to a plastic shell that, when connected to the frame, formed a total structure; with this design innovation, the 1305U chair was born. It was originally designed for installation at the Yale School of Architecture student center.

Knoll bent wood side armchair Designed by Bill Stephens

Date of design: 1970

Date of manufacture: 1972-1988

Model number: 1305U

Materials: Laminated oak frame with an upholstered molded plastic shell

Age appropriate wear. Reupholstery recommended.

Multiple chairs available

Price is per item

We can refinish in an ebonized frame and upholster for an additional fee. See example.