Yes, it’s up to you. The armrest is removable.
We deliver the chair in a large double box. It is wide and slightly concave in the middle. It has various adjustments, including up, down, side to side, and easy to turn in.
The armrest does not come assembled out of the box. It’s up to you that whether you want an Armrest or not. Though Armrest provides support, but if you are uncomfortable with it, you can remove it.