Bulldog® Executive
by Knoll
Product Description
Designed by Dale Fahnstrom and Michael McCoy
Lending a consistent design element to the architecture of your office, Bulldog offers unparalleled selection, assertive design, sophisticated ergonomics and exceptional durability
Provides a wider scale to accommodate different body types and/or to distinguish hierarchical levels within the organization while keeping the same aesthetic throughout
Offered with an optional heavy-duty spring to support larger, heavier users
The Bulldog executive chair provides active ergonomic support for those who require the most adjustable ergonomic chair available
Supporting entire organizations in every sense of the word, Bulldog is the end-all, be-all of ergonomic design — suitable to all seating applications and every body type
As confirmed by pressure mapping data, Bulldog keeps the user comfortable and supported in all work postures, distributing weight evenly over the entire area for optimum circulation and comfort
A state-of-the-art synchronized tilt mechanism — the most sophisticated available — is at the heart of every Bulldog chair. In recline, the body opens up naturally to enhance circulation, the feet remain firmly on the ground, and the sight line is held at a constant level to reduce eye strain
Intuitive controls in the form of sculpted levers allow quick and easy adjustment, granting new users the ability to instantly customize the chair
Any chair can be specified with a variety of adjustments to meet corporate and personal needs
Height adjustment offers generous range of lumbar support and can be raised or lowered from a seated position. 4" lumbar support adjusts the entire back while seated. No twisting, turning and searching required
High-performance adjustable arms allow your arms to fall into a natural position, relieving upper neck and shoulder strain, keeping them close to the work surface and supporting forearms for ease of keystroking. The adjustability factor also adapts a single chair to the preferences of a range of users
Sliding seat depth adjustment range is 2.25" to support a variety of body sizes and tasks
Bulldog’s 8° forward tilt is the most pronounced in the market, allowing you to fully recline and float to forward tilt. By giving sublime back support when sitting in a perched position over computer-intensive work, forward tilt relieves pressure from the upper and lower back, and the back of thighs
Soft edges add to comfort and protect walls and other furnishings
Flat base doubles as footrest
The reupholstery process is so simple, it can easily be done on site
Unique for an executive chair, the Bulldog executive model can be specified with as many ergonomic features as the operational task chair
Virtually indestructible, Bulldog meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA x5.1-1993 and ANSI-HFES Standard 100-10088 durability tests
Awards
IBD Product Design Bronze Award, 1993 – Bulldog Chair Adjustable Arm
IDEA Bronze Annual Design Award, 1991
Outstanding Performance, Product Design Achievement Award, IBD Southern California Chapter, 1990
IFMA and Facilities Design & Management Gold Award, 1990
IBD Product Design Bronze Award, 1990
Controls
Advanced and basic 2 controls available on arm and armless versions; all feature synchronized tilt, 4" back height, forward tilt, tilt lock, variable position tilt stop, pneumatic seat height, 360º swivel and heavy duty spring
Construction
Outer back shell
Color-integrated, textured polypropylene.
Internal seat/back support shell
Glass-reinforced polypropylene
Upholstery
High resilience, variable density molded urethane foam with textile cover; seat cover topstitched
Sliding seat
Steel plate and glass-reinforced nylon and nylon GS components. Note: Cannot be specified with closed loop arm option
Arms/standard adjustable arm supports
Color-integrated, textured, glass-reinforced polyester supports
High-performance arm supports
Color-integrated, textured, glass-reinforced nylon and all other engineered thermoplastics with zinc die-cast housing
Arm pads
Color-integrated, textured, resilient thermoplastic arm pads. Standard on height-adjustable arms
Soft arm pad
Self-slimming urethane molded over steel substrate. Soft arm pad is standard on high-performance arm, optional on height-adjustable arms
Column cover
Color-integrated, textured polypropylene
Base
Color-integrated, textured, glass-reinforced nylon. Five-star design
Footrest
Die-cast support element with resilient thermoplastic cover. Pneumatic operation
Casters
Black, color-integrated, textured nylon—2” dual, hooded hard or soft wheel design
Glides
Black, color-integrated, molded nylon; does not reduce height of chair
Finish Color
Dark grey
Options
Optional heavy-duty spring in the executive chair provides additional support and comfort for larger body types
Available in a variety of KnollTextiles and Spinneybeck leathers
Split upholstery option
Seat and backs can be upholstered in any two approved KnollTextiles or Spinneybeck leathers
Optional ESD seating provides a safe solution for areas that are sensitive to static electricity. Special conducive textile must be specified. Available on Executive, Management, Operational and High Task chairs
Sustainable Design
The Bulldog chair has earned GREENGUARD Certification for Indoor Air Quality for low-emitting products. Manufactured using clean technologies: powder-coat finish on base and backrest support. Adhesives are virtually VOC-free. Returnable packaging used for component parts
Bulldog Office Chairs comply with ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2002. Bulldog Side Chairs comply with ANSI/BIFMA x5.1-1993 (Front Stability) and otherwise comply with ANSI/BIFMA x5.1-2002
Lending a consistent design element to the architecture of your office, Bulldog offers unparalleled selection, assertive design, sophisticated ergonomics and exceptional durability
Provides a wider scale to accommodate different body types and/or to distinguish hierarchical levels within the organization while keeping the same aesthetic throughout
Offered with an optional heavy-duty spring to support larger, heavier users
The Bulldog executive chair provides active ergonomic support for those who require the most adjustable ergonomic chair available
Supporting entire organizations in every sense of the word, Bulldog is the end-all, be-all of ergonomic design — suitable to all seating applications and every body type
As confirmed by pressure mapping data, Bulldog keeps the user comfortable and supported in all work postures, distributing weight evenly over the entire area for optimum circulation and comfort
A state-of-the-art synchronized tilt mechanism — the most sophisticated available — is at the heart of every Bulldog chair. In recline, the body opens up naturally to enhance circulation, the feet remain firmly on the ground, and the sight line is held at a constant level to reduce eye strain
Intuitive controls in the form of sculpted levers allow quick and easy adjustment, granting new users the ability to instantly customize the chair
Any chair can be specified with a variety of adjustments to meet corporate and personal needs
Height adjustment offers generous range of lumbar support and can be raised or lowered from a seated position. 4" lumbar support adjusts the entire back while seated. No twisting, turning and searching required
High-performance adjustable arms allow your arms to fall into a natural position, relieving upper neck and shoulder strain, keeping them close to the work surface and supporting forearms for ease of keystroking. The adjustability factor also adapts a single chair to the preferences of a range of users
Sliding seat depth adjustment range is 2.25" to support a variety of body sizes and tasks
Bulldog’s 8° forward tilt is the most pronounced in the market, allowing you to fully recline and float to forward tilt. By giving sublime back support when sitting in a perched position over computer-intensive work, forward tilt relieves pressure from the upper and lower back, and the back of thighs
Soft edges add to comfort and protect walls and other furnishings
Flat base doubles as footrest
The reupholstery process is so simple, it can easily be done on site
Unique for an executive chair, the Bulldog executive model can be specified with as many ergonomic features as the operational task chair
Virtually indestructible, Bulldog meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA x5.1-1993 and ANSI-HFES Standard 100-10088 durability tests
Awards
IBD Product Design Bronze Award, 1993 – Bulldog Chair Adjustable Arm
IDEA Bronze Annual Design Award, 1991
Outstanding Performance, Product Design Achievement Award, IBD Southern California Chapter, 1990
IFMA and Facilities Design & Management Gold Award, 1990
IBD Product Design Bronze Award, 1990
Controls
Advanced and basic 2 controls available on arm and armless versions; all feature synchronized tilt, 4" back height, forward tilt, tilt lock, variable position tilt stop, pneumatic seat height, 360º swivel and heavy duty spring
Construction
Outer back shell
Color-integrated, textured polypropylene.
Internal seat/back support shell
Glass-reinforced polypropylene
Upholstery
High resilience, variable density molded urethane foam with textile cover; seat cover topstitched
Sliding seat
Steel plate and glass-reinforced nylon and nylon GS components. Note: Cannot be specified with closed loop arm option
Arms/standard adjustable arm supports
Color-integrated, textured, glass-reinforced polyester supports
High-performance arm supports
Color-integrated, textured, glass-reinforced nylon and all other engineered thermoplastics with zinc die-cast housing
Arm pads
Color-integrated, textured, resilient thermoplastic arm pads. Standard on height-adjustable arms
Soft arm pad
Self-slimming urethane molded over steel substrate. Soft arm pad is standard on high-performance arm, optional on height-adjustable arms
Column cover
Color-integrated, textured polypropylene
Base
Color-integrated, textured, glass-reinforced nylon. Five-star design
Footrest
Die-cast support element with resilient thermoplastic cover. Pneumatic operation
Casters
Black, color-integrated, textured nylon—2” dual, hooded hard or soft wheel design
Glides
Black, color-integrated, molded nylon; does not reduce height of chair
Finish Color
Dark grey
Options
Optional heavy-duty spring in the executive chair provides additional support and comfort for larger body types
Available in a variety of KnollTextiles and Spinneybeck leathers
Split upholstery option
Seat and backs can be upholstered in any two approved KnollTextiles or Spinneybeck leathers
Optional ESD seating provides a safe solution for areas that are sensitive to static electricity. Special conducive textile must be specified. Available on Executive, Management, Operational and High Task chairs
Sustainable Design
The Bulldog chair has earned GREENGUARD Certification for Indoor Air Quality for low-emitting products. Manufactured using clean technologies: powder-coat finish on base and backrest support. Adhesives are virtually VOC-free. Returnable packaging used for component parts
Bulldog Office Chairs comply with ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2002. Bulldog Side Chairs comply with ANSI/BIFMA x5.1-1993 (Front Stability) and otherwise comply with ANSI/BIFMA x5.1-2002
