Armrests

He rested his forearms on the armrests of the armchair.

My best trips, the sweetest ones, were made close to the chimney, my feet in the hot ashes, my elbows on the worn-out armrests of my grandmother's sofa.

He sat in his chair with both feet planted firmly on the metal floor, and his hands gripping the armrests as though he were afraid he might float off toward the ceiling if he let go.