Exhibit 25.1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 ---------- FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE ---------- CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b) (2) ---------- J. P. MORGAN TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter) 95-4655078 (State of incorporation (I.R.S. employer if not a national bank) identification No.) 1999 Avenue of the Stars 26th Floor Los Angeles, California 90067 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Robert M. Macallister Vice President and Assistant General Counsel J. P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association c/o 1 Chase Manhattan Plaza, 25th Floor New York, New York 10081 Tel: (212) 552-1716 (Name, address and telephone number of agent for service) ---------- STEELCASE INC. (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter) MICHIGAN 38-0819050 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer incorporation or organization) identification No.) 901-44TH STREET SE GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49508 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) DEBT SECURITIES (Title of the indenture securities) ITEM 1. GENERAL INFORMATION. Furnish the following information as to the trustee: (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject. Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C. (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers. Yes. ITEM 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH OBLIGOR. If the Obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation. None. NO RESPONSES ARE INCLUDED FOR ITEMS 3-15 OF THIS FORM T-1 BECAUSE THE OBLIGOR IS NOT IN DEFAULT AS PROVIDED UNDER ITEM 13. ITEM 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS. List below all exhibits filed as part of this statement of eligibility. Exhibit 1. Articles of Association of the Trustee as Now in Effect (see Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Form 8K of the Southern California Water Company filing, dated December 7, 2001, which is incorporated by reference). Exhibit 2. Certificate of Authority of the Trustee to Commence Business (see Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Registration Statement No. 333-41329, which is incorporated by reference). Exhibit 3. Authorization of the Trustee to Exercise Corporate Trust Powers (contained in Exhibit 2). Exhibit 4. Existing By-Laws of the Trustee (see Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed in connection with Form 8K of the Southern California Water Company filing, dated December 7, 2001, which is incorporated by reference). Exhibit 5. Not Applicable Exhibit 6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321 (b) of the Act. Exhibit 7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee, published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or examining authority. Exhibit 8. Not Applicable Exhibit 9. Not Applicable 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the Trustee, J. P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association has duly caused this statement of eligibility and qualification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Chicago, and State of Illinois, on the 12th day of January, 2006. J. P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association By /s/ George N. Reaves ------------------------------------- George N. Reaves Authorized Officer 3 EXHIBIT 6 THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEE REQUIRED BY SECTION 321(b) OF THE ACT January 12, 2006 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: In connection with the qualification of an indenture between Steelcase Inc. and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, the undersigned, in accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, hereby consents that the reports of examinations of the undersigned, made by Federal or State authorities authorized to make such examinations, may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request therefor. Very truly yours, J.P. MORGAN TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION By /s/ George N. Reaves ------------------------------------- George N. Reaves Vice President 4 EXHIBIT 7. Report of Condition of the Trustee. J. P. MORGAN TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF CONDITION 30-SEP-05 ($000) Hyperion Accounts to pick up ASSETS ------- 1105 Cash and Due From Banks 44,924 1200, 1400 Securities 214,539 1560 Loans and Leases 115,633 1600 Premises and Fixed Assets 7,396 19216 Intangible Assets 356,469 19194 Goodwill 202,094 1800, 19060, 19092, 19200, 19250 Other Assets 43,434 ------- 1999 TOTAL ASSETS 984,489 ======= LIABILITIES 2105 Deposits 119,305 2710 Other Liabilities 47,817 ------- 2800 TOTAL LIABILITIES 167,122 EQUITY CAPITAL 3100 Common Stock 600 3200 Surplus 701,587 3400, 3620 Retained Earnings 72,537 ------- 3520 TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL 817,367 ------- 3900 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL 984,489 ======= 5