Coordinating lounge furniture with silver bases and yes armrests
Start with the room elements that will sit closest to the seating. Their colors and outlines provide the most immediate context for the silver base. Decide whether the furniture should follow those references closely or introduce a distinct lower element within the overall composition.
Compare the base and the arms together, because they occupy different parts of the furniture's silhouette. The base may be less visible than the arms from some viewpoints. Review the complete piece in relation to the room rather than judging coordination from an isolated detail of the silver color.
Distinguish color from other surface characteristics
A silver color description does not identify what the base is made from or how its surface behaves in light. Avoid building the room concept around an assumed shine or texture. Assess any additional surface characteristics from the specific design information and appropriate visual references.
When reviewing lounge furniture with silver bases and yes armrests, compare the silver appearance with nearby colors in the intended lighting where possible. Keep this separate from the question of material. The useful design decision is how the visible base relates to its surroundings, supported by the details actually established.

