Chairs have played a key role in the history of architecture as a crucible for developing forms and structures that reflect intentions for the spaces in which they are placed. The starting point for Bawa’s chairs were often other chairs (antiques or modern designs) in his own collection, but he would adapt them with changes from one version to ensure that they were unique and perfectly fit their ultimate use.
Saddle Chair, 1974 (Painted timber and leather) Bawa referred to this chair as “the Saddle Chair,” no doubt because of its shape. The leather chair was made for the bar at the Neptune Hotel (1974). These chairs remained in use at the hotel until its most recent renovation in 2012. The chairs were also used in the Madurai Club in India.
