What Is the Advantage of an Armless Chair in a Living Room?

Versatility

• Since armless chairs don't restrict body movement, sitting with your legs at the front or either side of the chair may be more accommodating for casual conversation or watching television. Several armless chairs can also be positioned next to each other, providing maximum seating in a small area. A space-saving sectional sofa can be constructed by positioning an armless corner chair in one corner of the living room flanked by armless chairs on either side, making optimum use of the floor space in a smaller living room.

Space

• Armless chairs aren't as wide as an armchair, taking up less space in a living room. Smaller apartments, studios and houses where floor space is a premium can benefit from using armless chairs in the living room. An end table and armless chair together can take up the same amount of space as a single armchair. Armless chairs are narrower than standard armchairs, providing an ideal solution for basement seating that needs to pass through a small stairwell.

Comfort

• Availability in assorted fabric and leather options make armless chairs ideal for any lifestyle and home decor. Easy-care microfibers are well-suited for an active family with pets, while buttery, exquisite leathers may work well for a single adult or married couple. Sitting on an armless chair before purchasing it provides an opportunity to determine the plushness, padding and support it provides to your body type. Add a matching ottoman for leg support and additional comfort.

Cost

• The cost of an armless chair is often less than that of a chair with arms. Requiring less fabric or leather upholstery, frame supports or chair embellishments results in fewer raw materials and labor required in the manufacturing process of armless chairs. Also, armchairs crafted with ornamentally carved wooden armrests will frequently necessitate labor performed by skilled wood-working artisans, making these chairs more costly than armless chairs.