Bauhaus: Godrej Steel Chair

The tubular steel chair was first designed by Bauhaus designers Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van de Rohe between 1925 and 1927, and drew inspiration from the tubular steel frame of a bicycle. In 1930-31, Thonet introduced Model B32, Marcel Breuer’s first cantilevered tubers steel chair which had a great influence on the stylisation of similar chairs.
In the mid-1930s, Pirojsha Godrej was one of the first individuals to produce steel tubular chairs in India, along with products such as steel cupboards, safe deposit vaults, steel windows and doors. Various models of the Godrej tubular chair continue to be used in offices, waiting rooms, and meeting halls across India.

This version of the tubular chair by Godrej consists of a single tubular steel pipe that continues from the armrest to the base of the chair. The spring effect of the cantilever enhances comfort. The Godrej tubular chair combines hardwood and tubular steel to produce a sturdy, durable and ergonomic product.