Armless Chairs—Desk Chairs, Meeting Chairs, Reception Chairs, Stools, and More

An armless desk chair can allow easy movement at your desk. Office seating without arms also makes it possible to save valuable space and square footage. When used to seat guests, these furniture options may be placed against a wall or right next to each other without bulky arms taking up precious room. We stock a wide selection of high-quality armless chairs that are beautifully made and built to last.

Types of Armless Chairs

Armless desk chairs: Armless desk chairs are great for users who need to move a lot and don’t want arms getting in their way. Armless desk chairs are best suited for shorter work periods since they don’t have the ergonomic support of a chair arm.
Stools: Fixed-height and adjustable-height stools can be great solutions for standing desks, drafting tables, and counter-height meeting tables. Many come with a foot ring for ergonomic foot placement.
Armless reception chairs: Armless reception chairs can be a great way to maximize seating in your waiting room or lobby. Armless bariatric chairs come with a higher weight limit to accommodate a wider range of bodies. Armless lounge chairs provide a comfortable, luxurious place to wait.
Armless conference chairs: Armless conference chairs are great for a small space that needs to accommodate a larger number of people.
Armless stacking chairs: Armless stacking chairs are great for surplus seating stored in a compact space.
Benches: Benches work for common spaces like waiting rooms, lobbies, cafeterias, and reception spaces. We also carry a selection of outdoor benches that are great for patios, entrances, parks, and more.

Armless Chairs From Commercial-Grade Brands You Trust

These armless desk chairs from brands like Office Star and OFM typically feature ergonomic adjustments and ample support for the low back to keep individuals and guests seated comfortably. Many of our armless chairs are ANSI/BIFMA tested for commercial environments.

Commercial-Grade Conference Computer Desk Chair Materials

Find office seating in a variety of commercial-grade finishes.

Leather chairs: Leather office seating features upholstery made from natural animal hides. It’s durable, provides a classic look, and comes in a variety of options, including top grain and full grain.
Mesh office chairs: Mesh office chairs boast incredible breathability, enhancing user comfort throughout the workday. Mesh is a durable material that comes in a variety of colors and applications.
Faux leather: Faux leather provides the same look as genuine leather at a more affordable price point.

The Basics of Ergonomics

Ergonomic refers to any office item designed to support maximum comfort and efficiency. Ergonomic chairs are designed to help your body maintain ideal posture while working. In addition to improving comfort throughout the workday, an ergonomic desk chair can promote health by helping to prevent injuries caused by incorrect posture.

When looking for an ergonomic chair, check for features like:

Lumbar support
Adjustable armrests
Adjustable seat height
Adjustable seat tilt

Armless Chair Features to Consider

If you’re shopping for an armless chair, you’ll likely also want to consider the following:

Does the chair have casters?
Do you need a swivel chair?
What is the seat depth?
Does it work in your office space? (Does the chair fit with your desk? Are there any other space limitations?)

Other Types of Office Seating

Computer chairs: Computer chair is an umbrella term that refers to chairs designed for use at standard desks. The term “computer chairs” often includes other chair types, like ergonomic chairs, executive chairs, and task chairs.
Executive chairs: An executive chair is a premium office chair with a mid or high back. Executive chairs provide supreme comfort, pairing elevated design with ergonomic features.
Reception and guest chairs: Reception/guest seating is designed for waiting rooms and reception areas. This type of seating is designed to accommodate high turnover and a shorter sitting duration.
Big and tall chairs: Big and tall chairs come with a higher weight capacity so that your office seating can accommodate more bodies.
Gaming chairs: Gaming chairs are designed for long hours in front of the computer and often have additional features, like headrests.
Stacking chairs: Stacking chairs are great to have on hand for temporary seating needs because they’re so easy to store when not in use.

Need Help? We Offer Design Services

NBF is proud to offer complimentary design services. You can work with our office design pros to create the office space of your dreams.

Office Seating without Arms – From Trusted Brands like Office Star

An armless desk chair can make for easy movement at your desk, whether it features a modern task design or features leather upholstery. Office seating without arms also makes it possible to save valuable space and square footage. When used to seat guests, these furniture options may be placed against a wall or right next to each other, without bulky arms taking up precious room. These armless desk chairs, from brands like Office Star and OFM, typically feature ergonomic adjustments and ample support for the low back, so as to keep individuals and guests seated comfortably.

To learn more about the advantages of armless seating designs in the office, read our blog post on the Benefits of Armless Chairs. Are you specifically looking for a chair to pair with a drafting table? If so, be sure to browse our entire collection of drafting stools. These drafting stools feature both armless options and designs with arms so that you can find whatever you need for your modern workplace.

Find even more commercial quality chairs, whether shopping for a healthcare facility or a government agency. We have the variety and the quality to outfit any business, no matter if it's big or small. At National Business Furniture, we're proud to have been serving customers with furniture that works from people who care for 40 years.