armrests
Chair side supports
Armrests are the parts of a chair, sofa, or vehicle seat that support the arms.
They run along the sides at elbow height, providing a place to rest the forearms while seated: She gripped the armrests during takeoff.
Armrests may be padded, adjustable, or shared—as on airplane seats, where territorial disputes arise.
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
- loveseatTwo-person sofa
- wingbackChair with projecting sides
club chair · rocker · glider · sectional · chaise · throne · bench · settee
To uphold or sustain
- postureBody position, alignment
- wristHand-forearm connection
- elbowArm's middle joint
- shoulderUpper arm joint
strain · fatigue · relief · typing · keyboard · mouse · desk chair · office
Made softer or gentler
- paddedFilled with soft material
- upholsteredCovered with fabric cushioning
- foamBubble-filled substance
- leatherTanned animal skin
fabric · adjustable · fixed · wide · narrow · contoured · ergonomic · flip-up
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
wingback · club chair · rocker · glider · sectional · chaise · throne · bench · settee · ottoman
support
To uphold or sustain
shoulder · strain · fatigue · relief · typing · keyboard · mouse · desk chair · office · workstation
cushioned
Made softer or gentler
- paddedFilled with soft material
- upholsteredCovered with fabric cushioning
- foamBubble-filled substance
leather · fabric · adjustable · fixed · wide · narrow · contoured · ergonomic · flip-up · removable
airplane
Powered flying machine
wheelchair · stroller · theater · stadium · captain · passenger · folding · retractable · console · center
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
leverage · grip · standing · sitting · balance · independence · assist · grab · push-up · pressure relief
- aircraft featuresseats, seatbelts, overhead bins, tray tables, windows
- car interiorseats, seat, steering wheel, seat covers, dashboard
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- furniture traitswooden, upholstered, cushioned, padded, comfortable
- stadium seatingbleachers, bench seats, VIP seats, box seats, club seats
- Car upholsteryseat covers, leather seats, foam padding, seat cushions, headliners
armrestsseat cushion
Padded sitting surface
seat · backrest · headrest · footrest · lumbar support
- shared armrest
- armrest sharingJoint use of seat divider
- armrest coverProtective fabric for chair sides