A Dining Chair is a chair designed for use around a dining table, balancing comfort with decorative appeal. Antique dining chairs vary considerably in style, from elegant Georgian shield-back chairs to Victorian balloon-back and Arts & Crafts examples. Complete sets retaining their original finish and upholstery are particularly sought after by collectors and interior designers. *Related Terms*\ Balloon Back Chair, Carver Chair, Dining Table, Shield Back Chair, Side Chair.