Typically, dining room arm chairs are used at the head and end of the table. Seats can be ordered in wood or long-life commercial grade fabrics on a thick 2 inch cushion. Or arm chairs can be placed as accent pieces in your bedroom or den. Contemporary arm chairs come in a host of exciting and evn daring styles, sure to add to your dining pleasure. A dining room armchair is usually used as seating at the table – chairs with arms are often placed at the head and foot of a large dining table.