Arm chairs and sofas are often what people have, and there is very good reason for that. They have worked well and there is no need to change, though they do change in style and comfort as time goes on. A good chair is worth its weight in gold for many reasons.
Some guests strongly prefer the arm chair to the sofa because it allows them to sit alone. Some like this, and others do not, but those who are not close friends or family often dont like to be too close to someone they dont know right away. Many gravitate towards the arm chair for that very reason, even if they dont really realize what they are doing. It is an unconscious and completely understandable need to have personal space. There are many times when family members need this personal space as well. That is why most family rooms have a sofa and a few chairs rather than just two sofas.
The best thing about arm chairs is that they are often more comfortable than they look. If you look at them in the store, you can never tell how they are going to feel until you have sat down to try it out for yourself. Some of the ones that look rather stiff and unforgiving actually end up being the best. They may have...