Why is it that at dining tables only the two head chairs have hand rests?

Question by Tarek: Why is it that at eating tables only the two head chairs have hand rests?
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Remedy by timelord1962
Because usually,they had been built for the head of the home (husband) and his spouse.
Or....King and Queen,Lord and Girl..and so on.

The chairs signified position and power about all that have been at the table.

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