Lab Furniture for Healthcare Spaces | Godrej Interio
Better care starts with good infrastructure
Every diagnosis a doctor makes depends on a test result, and every test result depends on the lab that produced it. Accurate pathology reports, reliable blood bank processing and contamination-free microbiology all start with something patients never see: the furniture technicians work on every day.
A poorly planned lab slows sample movement, crowds instruments, exposes staff to chemical spills and makes cleaning harder. A well-designed lab does the opposite. It shortens workflows, protects people and samples, and keeps the facility ready for the next generation of diagnostic equipment.
That is the idea behind Godrej Interio's lab furniture for healthcare spaces, a range built on the promise of being designed with precision. In this guide, we walk through every feature of the range: what it includes, how it is planned and installed, where it is already in use, and the international standards it is certified against.
In this article you will learn:
What makes the Interio lab furniture range different
How its customisable, modular system works
The core furniture components and what each one does
Which hospital labs the range is designed for
Godrej's four-stage process from site survey to validation
The testing standards and certifications behind the range
Furniture that makes your labs future-ready
Interio designs its healthcare lab furniture around three principles: safety, efficiency and hygiene. Each one maps directly to what a clinical lab needs.
Safety protects technicians from chemicals, heat and heavy equipment, and keeps utility connections compliant.
Efficiency means samples, people and instruments move through the lab without bottlenecks.
Hygiene means surfaces and storage that resist contamination and are easy to clean between runs.
The range is precision-engineered for performance and endurance, and it is trusted by leading healthcare and research institutions across India.
The range at a glance
Strength | What it means for your facility |
Engineered for precision | Benches, cabinets and racks built to exact tolerances so modules align, instruments sit level and layouts stay consistent. |
Built for performance and durability | Materials and construction chosen for years of daily use under chemicals, cleaning agents and heavy loads. |
Trusted by leading healthcare and research institutions | A track record across hospitals, cancer centres, medical colleges and research foundations. |
50+ in-house designers | A dedicated design team that plans layouts around your workflow rather than selling off-the-shelf pieces. |
500+ dealer and service network across India | Local support for installation, maintenance and after-sales service wherever your facility is. |
Globally benchmarked with 6+ international certifications | Furniture tested against SEFA, EN and ASHRAE standards (detailed later in this article). |
Designed to enable scientific excellence
The Godrej laboratory furniture range has been a benchmark in Indian scientific research and diagnostic facilities for over two decades. Over that time it has evolved into a range that is both:
Function-led — each piece is designed around a specific lab task, such as sample processing, instrument handling or reagent storage.
System-based — the pieces work together as one modular system, so benches, overhead shelving, storage and utilities fit and expand as a whole.
The furniture meets international compliance requirements, is ergonomic for technicians who stand or sit at benches for long shifts, and is equipment-ready, meaning it is built to carry the weight, power needs and vibration sensitivity of modern analysers.
A diverse portfolio of experience
Godrej's lab furniture is already working in three very different kinds of environments:
Premier research and development institutes — where flexibility and precision support changing experiments.
Leading pharmaceutical majors — where compliance, cleanliness and chemical resistance are non-negotiable.
Healthcare and diagnostic facilities — where high sample volumes demand fast, safe and hygienic workflows.
This cross-industry experience means a hospital lab benefits from lessons learned in research and pharma settings, and vice versa.
Customizable modules: a lab that fits your workflow
No two hospital labs run the same way. A 200-bed hospital's pathology lab has different volumes, instruments and staff patterns from a cancer research centre. That is why the Interio range is built as configurable modules rather than fixed furniture.
1. Efficient workflow design with configurable modules
Modules are configured to match how work actually flows in your lab. This brings three practical benefits:
Multitasking support — technicians can run parallel tasks at adjacent, purpose-built stations.
Better instrument arrangement — analysers, centrifuges and incubators are placed where they are used, not where space happens to be free.
Smooth staff movement — clear aisles and logical zoning reduce walking, collisions and sample handling errors.
The result is higher workflow productivity without adding floor space or headcount.
2. Integrated utilities that meet industry compliance standards
Modern lab benches need far more than a work surface. Interio modules are designed to integrate power, gas and data connections directly into the furniture, while complying with regulatory standards for safety and efficiency.
For your lab, this means fewer trailing cables, safer gas outlets, data points right where instruments connect to the LIS, and a cleaner, more compliant installation overall.
3. A laboratory that is ready for the future
Diagnostic technology is evolving rapidly, from automated analysers to molecular testing platforms. A lab built with fixed, custom-carpentered furniture often needs to be torn out when new equipment arrives.
Interio's modular systems let labs adapt and expand with changing times. Modules can be reconfigured, extended or relocated as test menus grow and new instruments are introduced, protecting your investment for years.
The core components of the range
The Interio healthcare lab range is made up of four families of furniture. Together they cover everything from the primary work surface to the trolley that carries samples between rooms.
Laboratory workbenches
Workbenches are the primary surfaces where lab technicians spend most of their day. Interio benches are:
Durable — built to carry heavy analysers and withstand constant daily use.
Chemical-resistant — tops that stand up to reagents, stains, disinfectants and accidental spills.
Ergonomically designed — heights, knee spaces and reach zones planned to reduce fatigue over long shifts.
The catalogue images show benches with integrated electrical sockets on overhead service spines, adjustable open shelving above the work surface, and lockable drawer and door units below.
Flexible lab layout: island and wall benches
The range offers both island benches (free-standing, accessible from both sides) and wall benches (placed along the perimeter). Mixing the two allows flexible planning and clear workflow zoning, for example separating specimen reception, processing and analysis into distinct areas of the same room.
Storage and organisation
Storage cabinets and reagent racks keep reagents, consumables and equipment organised and contamination-free. Options seen across the catalogue include under-bench drawer stacks, hinged-door cupboards, wall-mounted glass-fronted cabinets and open overhead reagent shelving. Organised storage also supports inventory control and faster cleaning.
Specialised support furniture
Some equipment needs more than a standard bench. The range includes:
Mobile trolleys — for safe movement of samples, reagents and equipment between workstations.
Instrument tables — dedicated, stable platforms sized for specific analysers.
Anti-vibration tables — for sensitive equipment such as analytical balances and microscopes, where even small vibrations affect results.
Labs within a hospital: areas of operation
A hospital is not one lab but several, each with its own demands. Interio's range is configured for four main application areas.
Lab area | What happens there | How the furniture is configured |
Clinical chemistry and specialised research labs  | High-throughput analysis of blood and body-fluid samples | L-shaped and island benches with dark chemical-resistant tops, built-in sinks and taps, overhead shelving and glass-fronted wall cabinets |
Pathology, hematology, chemistry and other specialised research labs  | Tissue, blood-cell and chemistry testing with many instruments in parallel | Large island benches with overhead service spines carrying power sockets, multi-tier reagent shelves, drawer stacks and open knee spaces for seated work |
Testing and QA labs within hospitals  | Routine inpatient and outpatient testing, often close to wards or OPD | Open-frame island benches on steel legs with modular under-bench units, keeping the floor easy to clean |
Microbiology and clean room applications  | Culture work and contamination-sensitive procedures | The SS 304 stainless steel range: stainless cabinets, worktops and sink, wall-mounted shelving and a draining rack for glassware |
Why SS 304 matters for microbiology
SS 304 is a widely used grade of austenitic stainless steel. Its non-porous surface does not harbour microbes, tolerates repeated disinfection and resists corrosion. That makes it a natural choice for microbiology sections and clean rooms, where any surface that traps contamination can compromise results.
Our workflow: from site survey to validated lab
Good lab furniture starts long before installation. Godrej follows a four-stage process that turns an empty floor plate into a validated, working laboratory.
Facility survey — A detailed survey assesses existing infrastructure, workflow gaps and space constraints. This sets the foundation for effective planning.
Workflow assessment — The team analyses your clinical processes, from sample receipt to reporting, to design an efficient workflow and an optimal lab layout.
Concept layout and budget — A layout is proposed in line with your needs and applicable guidelines, along with a budget proposal outlining costs and benefits so decisions can be made with full visibility.
Implementation and validation — A detailed plan is developed, the furniture and equipment are installed, and systems are validated to meet quality and safety standards.
Planning the whole department, not just the bench
The catalogue illustrates this approach with a full laboratory department floor plan. It zones chemistry (about 3,960 sq ft), pathology (about 3,220 sq ft), microbiology (about 2,730 sq ft), blood bank (about 1,230 sq ft), specimen processing (740 sq ft), a student lab (1,080 sq ft) and autopsy (420 sq ft). Support spaces such as central storage, slide storage, a staff breakroom, administration and pathologists' offices sit alongside.
The lesson is simple: when furniture is planned at department level, specimen processing sits next to the labs it feeds, storage is central, and staff areas stay out of clinical flow.
Trusted by leading hospitals and research centres
Interio lab furniture is installed in research, cancer care and teaching hospitals across India. The installations featured in the catalogue show how the same modular system adapts to very different settings and colour schemes.
Institution | City | What the installation shows |
Y.R.G Care Hospital and Research Foundation  | Chennai | Long wall-bench runs with dark worktops and white under-bench storage, laid out around instruments and seated workstations |
Shri Shankara Cancer Research Foundation  | Bangalore | Island bench with an open overhead rack, blue under-bench cabinets and wall-mounted glass-fronted cabinets |
Chandigarh Medical College & Hospital  | Chandigarh | A teaching-scale lab with long benches, overhead reagent shelving and stool positions for multiple users |
KIMS Cancer Hospital  | Bangalore | A microbiology section with red under-bench cabinets, stainless overhead shelving and space for a large incubator |
Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital  | Hyderabad | Teal cabinetry with tall glass-fronted storage, reagent shelving and ergonomic seating at the bench |
Naruvi Hospital  | Vellore | An instrument-dense diagnostic lab with maroon cabinetry and computer workstations at the bench |
Notice the range of cabinet colours, from white and blue to red, teal and maroon. Hospitals can match the lab to their brand or use colour to separate departments, while keeping the same durable modular structure.
The Godrej advantage
Buying lab furniture is really buying a project: design, delivery, installation and years of support. Godrej's team includes qualified designers, project managers and carefully selected, well-trained workmen at corporate and branch offices across the country. Five capabilities set the service apart.
Customised design and solutions — layouts and modules tailored to your space, test menu and instruments.
Professional project management — one accountable team coordinating timelines, site work and handover.
On-site testing capabilities — checks carried out at your facility, not just at the factory.
Safety and quality compliance — every installation aligned to recognised safety and quality standards.
After-sales service — support for maintenance, repairs and reconfiguration long after commissioning, backed by the 500+ dealer and service network.
Testing standards and certifications
Interio has been an active member of SEFA (Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association) for 15+ years, and its laboratory furniture range is certified against seven international standards. Here is what each one covers, in plain terms.
Standard | Issued by | What it covers |
SEFA 1 | SEFA (US) | Recommended practices for laboratory fume hoods: design, performance and safe containment |
SEFA 8M | SEFA (US) | Laboratory-grade metal casework: load capacity, durability, finish and chemical resistance of cabinets |
SEFA 10 | SEFA (US) | Adaptable and flexible laboratory furniture systems, such as mobile and reconfigurable benches |
ASHRAE | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers | Performance testing of laboratory fume hoods (commonly the ASHRAE 110 containment test) |
EN 14175 | European Committee for Standardization | Fume cupboards: safety, performance and testing requirements |
EN 14727 | European Committee for Standardization | Laboratory storage units: requirements and test methods |
EN 13150 | European Committee for Standardization | Laboratory workbenches: dimensions, safety requirements and test methods |
Compliance to standards: assurance of world-class quality
Alongside these product standards, the catalogue displays ISO 13485:2016, the international quality management standard for medical device manufacturing. Together with the ASHRAE, SEFA and EN marks, it signals that design, manufacture and testing follow a documented, audited quality system.
Why this matters to you: certified furniture makes accreditation easier. Labs pursuing NABL (ISO 15189) or similar accreditation need to show that their infrastructure is safe, fit for purpose and built to recognised standards.
Available in 600 locations across India
Interio by Godrej is available in 600 locations in India, with regional hubs in every zone:
Region | Key cities |
North | Delhi, Chandigarh, NCR, Lucknow |
South | Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi |
West | Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Pune |
East | Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Patna |
Note: In line with Godrej's policy of continuous improvement, designs, dimensions and specifications may be updated without prior notice. Colours and finishes shown are representative. All dimensions are in cm and subject to commercial tolerance. Products are meant for indoor use only.
Frequently asked questions
What types of hospital labs is Godrej Interio lab furniture suitable for? The range covers clinical chemistry, pathology, hematology, microbiology, testing and QA labs, clean rooms, and specialised research labs. It is also used by research institutes and pharmaceutical companies.
Can the lab furniture be customised to my layout? Yes. The system is modular and configurable. Island and wall benches, storage, shelving and utilities are arranged around your workflow after a facility survey and workflow assessment.
Can power, gas and data be built into the benches? Yes. Modules are designed to integrate power, gas and data connections while complying with regulatory standards for safety and efficiency.
Is there a stainless steel option for microbiology and clean rooms? Yes. The SS 304 range is designed specifically for microbiology and clean room applications.
Which certifications does the range carry? The range is certified to SEFA 1, SEFA 8M, SEFA 10, ASHRAE, EN 14175, EN 14727 and EN 13150. Interio has been an active SEFA member for 15+ years, and the catalogue also displays ISO 13485:2016.
Does Godrej handle installation and after-sales service? Yes. Godrej provides professional project management, on-site testing, installation and validation, and after-sales service through a 500+ dealer and service network.
Can the furniture be changed when we buy new equipment? Yes. Because the system is modular, it can be reconfigured and expanded as your lab adds instruments or tests.
Build a lab that is designed with precision
Godrej Interio's lab furniture for healthcare spaces brings together more than two decades of experience, a modular and future-ready system, chemical-resistant and ergonomic workbenches, a dedicated SS 304 range for microbiology, and certification against seven international standards. Behind it is a four-stage planning process and a 500+ service network that stays with you long after installation.
Whether you are setting up a new diagnostic lab, expanding a pathology department or upgrading a microbiology section, the right furniture is the foundation of accurate results and safe work.
Planning a new lab or an upgrade? Get in touch with our team to schedule a facility survey and receive a concept layout and budget tailored to your hospital.
Better care starts with good infrastructure.
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