• Full-length armrests provide good support
for standing up and while sitting down as they run the full length of
the seat. They often can have a tray attached. The downside is that
they stop user from being able to approach a table.
• Desk-style armrests let the user access a
work surface but don't provide much support, particularly if the user
needs help standing up.
• Adjustable height armrests are great for maximum
comfort and support for the user.
• Detachable armrests can be mislaid but help
to reduce size and weight during transportation of the chair. They also
facilitate sideways transferral of the user to and from the chair.
• Fold-up/fold-down/swing-away also help sideways
transferral of the user.