Abstract: A swing arm chair comprising a component for mounting a first end of a writing tablet to one armrest on a chair that supports a person in a seated position. An element at the first end of the writing tablet is for pivoting the writing tablet longitudinally about a first axis. The writing tablet can go from a horizontal work position over the chair, to a vertical fold down storage position next to the armrest. A unit at the first end of the writing tablet is for rotating the writing tablet perpendicular about a second axis. The writing tablet can swing away, to allow the person to exit and enter the chair. A mouse pad is built into a top surface of the writing tablet at the first end thereof. The person in the chair can operate a wireless mouse on the mouse pad.