Dignity2 | Behavioral Health Chair | Seater Options

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The Dignity2 Chair Series blends behavioral health design with durable seating optimized for mental health facilities, hospitals, and supervised care environments. Winner of the Nightingale Award, it features a sturdy steel frame, a 500 lb weight capacity, and tamper-resistant construction designed for safety and long-term reliability in high-demand settings.

  • Behavioral health design with non-protruding legs and hardware minimizes injury risk in supervised spaces.
  • Heavy-duty construction—reinforced 14-gauge steel frame with angle iron supports for lasting durability.
  • Customizable aesthetics—choose upholstery or laminate arm panels with 15+ laminate finishes to match your facility's design.
  • Antimicrobial and flame-retardant—meets CA TB117-2013 and MVSS302; optional antibacterial fabrics for infection control.
  • Flexible configurations—armless models, wall-saving frames, and extended side panels for space optimization.
  • Sustainable materials and reliability—foam options with 25% plant-based substitutes; ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 & X5.11 compliant; field-replaceable arm caps (wood or polyurethane); non-removable steel glides; bariatric configurations available.

Designed for psychiatric hospitals, rehab centers, and senior care facilities, the Dignity2 balances safety, comfort, and design across configurable finishes and options.

Specifications

DIGNITY2 Specification Sheet

FRAME CONSTRUCTION

  • Frame: Heavy duty inner frame constructed of two 14 gauge rectangular steel tubes connected with angle iron support bars. Tamperproof seat pan welded directly to the frame. Welds ground smooth for safety.
  • Side Frame Construction: Same as frame, with rectangular steel tubes and angle iron support bars. Tamperproof seat pan welded to the frame.

SEAT AND BACK

  • Seat: Upholstered seat pan made with 3/4" plywood, covered with 3" hi-resiliency polyurethane slab foam. Foam fully enclosed, stapled underside covered by metal seat pan.
  • Back: Upholstered back with 3/4" laminated plywood core, covered with 4" hi-resiliency polyurethane slab foam. Foam fully enclosed, stapled underside covered by metal back frame.

FOAM

  • Bariatric Models: Open cell slab foam displaces 25% petroleum material with sustainable plant-based substitute.
  • Closed Cell Molded Foam: Displaces 25% petroleum material with sustainable substitute. Density: 3.0–3.2 PCF, no changes to physical properties or comfort.

FLAME RETARDANTS

  • Foam meets Federal Motor Vehicle Standard MVSS302 and California Bulletin No. 117 (TB117-2013).

ARM CONSTRUCTION

  • Laminated Arm Panels: 1/2" NAUF plywood core (FSC certified), sandwiched between 1/32" plastic laminate sheets, bonded with water-based adhesive.
  • Upholstered Arm Panels: 3/8" foam glued to 1/2" plywood. Fasteners concealed, panel glued to polyurethane side frame.
  • Polyurethane Arm Caps (Optional): Molded over 1/8" steel plate, attached with 1/4-20 bolts. Field replaceable.
  • Wood Arm Caps: Attached with 7/8" threaded wood screws. Finished natural, stained, or lacquered (water-based, UV cured). Field replaceable.

FEET CONSTRUCTION

  • Glides: Non-removable 1 1/8" steel levelers with 1/4-20 steel stem.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 Desk/Table Products
  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 General-Purpose Large Occupant Office Chairs

OPTIONS

  • Wall saving and extended arm panels available on select models. All seating can be connected.
  • Extended lead time! Typically ships in  6+ weeks.
Delivery & Returns

RETURNS: All contract furniture is made to order and cannot be returned for a refund. Simplova may approve some items for return but will be subject to a restocking fee.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Orders that have been scheduled for production may not be changed. All changes including reconsignments to orders previously acknowledged must be requested in writing and are subject to approval. Requests for changes are not deemed accepted until confirmed by the manufacturer. In the event a revision is accepted, change fees may apply.

DELIVERIES BY COURIER/COMMON CARRIER & FREIGHT CLAIMS: The buyer, or buyer's representative, must be present at the time of delivery of the product to sign for and acknowledge correctness of the count and condition of the product being delivered. In the event of shortage or damage of product delivered by a common carrier other than Simplova, the Buyer will be required to file the appropriate claim with that carrier and will hold Simplova harmless from this claim.

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