Armrest

 ( Automotive Accessories ) 

An armrest (or arm-rest) is a part of a chair, where a person can rest their Arm on. Armrests are built into a large variety of chairs such as automotive chairs, armchairs, Airline seat, Sofa, and more. Adjustable armrests are commonly found in ergonomic Office chair and Gaming chair.

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In automobiles Armrests are also a feature found in most modern , on which the occupants can rest their arms. Armrests are commonly placed between the front on the driving and passenger side of the vehicle. Sometimes one or two armrests may also be attached to each individual seat, a feature commonly found in (MPVs) and some .

Many larger cars also have a broad arm-rest between the Car seat, which may be folded out when the central (third) seating place is not required. In some designs where occupant safety is emphasised, including some Volvo Cars models, the armrest doubles as a child seat, complete with specially adjustable seatbelt.

Armrests in some vehicles may also feature further accessories, such as , car audio and Air conditioner as well as storage compartements.

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See also

• Footstool
• Head restraint
• Human factors and ergonomics
• Lyre arm

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