Bulldog® Operational

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

The Bulldog operation chair provides a wider scale to accommodate different body types and/or to distinguish hierarchical levels within the organization while keeping the same aesthetic throughout

The Bulldog operational 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 you 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

The Operational chair back is 2” higher than management and task chairs, providing added upper back support

High-performance adjustable arms allow your arms to fall into a natural position, relieving upper neck and shoulder strain, keeping them close to the worksurface 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 the user 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

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

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 armpads. Standard on height-adjustable arms

Soft arm pad

Self-slimming urethane molded over steel substrate. Soft armpad 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