We have six antique mahogany dining room chairs from England bought at auction and none have arm chairs. I think they look fine and it does give us more space in our living/dining room combo. If space is at a premium, save yourself a little bit of $$ and leave the arm chairs out.

I have a small dining area and had a large dining room set that I just got rid of because I wanted more space. I just bought a "breakfast set" that is really gorgeous and takes up a lot less space. The table is mahogany and round with 4 chairs ( no arms). Would that possibly work for you?

I think it would be just fine. I think armless dining chairs are more graceful than those with arms anyway. Sue

I hate the arm ones. I bought my set with all six chairs and requested no arms. They take up too much room.

None of mine have arms either.

Our dining room chairs do not have arms either. I think it is a matter of preference.

tina

I have a small DR & decided on using 6 parson's chairs instead of more wood, so they are armless and a lot more comfortable than a lot of wooden chairs are. Works well in a small space.