What are the practical differences between armed and armless guest chairs in an office?

Armed guest chairs provide: resting surface for elbows during long meetings, assistance for older or less mobile guests getting in and out of the chair, and a more substantial, formal visual presence. Armless guest chairs provide: more compact footprint (better for small offices), flexibility for guests to sit closer to the desk, easier side-by-side seating without arm interference, and a lighter visual weight in the space. For most private offices with a desk and two guest chairs, armed chairs are the professional standard. For waiting rooms with many chairs in a row, armless chairs or chairs with only one arm (on the outside) are more space-efficient. Both have their place — call 888-719-4960 for FindOfficeFurniture.com recommendations.