Arm Chairs

Commercial Arm Chairs for Restaurants and Hotels

An arm chair signals that guests are meant to stay a while, which is why they fill steakhouses, hotel dining rooms, club grill rooms and senior living communities. Designform arm chairs are contract-grade: mortise-and-tenon hardwood or welded steel frames, replaceable seats, and a 3-year structural frame warranty. All products are tested to 400 lbs.

Specifying arm chairs

  • Fit to the table. Check arm height against your table apron so chairs tuck in. Every product page lists width, depth, height, seat height and seat size.
  • Space per seat. Allow about 24" of table edge per guest, a little more for wide arm chairs.
  • Ease of standing. In senior living and healthcare, choose a forward arm that residents can push off from; front casters with rear glides are available on request.
  • Upholstery. In-house fabrics and faux leathers or your own COM/COL, most rated 75,000–100,000 double rubs; bleach-cleanable vinyls and moisture-barrier seats are available on request.

Lead times and samples

Custom orders run 14–20 weeks, many can be rushed to 8–10 weeks, and in-stock models ship in 2–3 days through Quick Ship. Minimum order is typically four pieces, and chairs arrive fully assembled. Ask your rep about a loaner sample for a sit test.

Related categories

Compare with side chairs, upholstered chairs and lounge seating, then pair with table tops and table bases. Arm chairs also appear across our restaurant, hotel and club and campus projects.