I have two of those OLD office chairs. I love them. They have arms and the seat is indented/carve for your bottom. You are suppose to be able to raise the chairs but I think they are to gummed up. I wouldn't change them for the world. The arms are attached to the back so there is no way any thing catches in or on them. The newer office chairs have the arm rest that not attached and are a real headache. Newer isn't always better.