A Doric Column is the simplest and most robust of the classical column types, distinguished by its fluted shaft, absence of a separate base and plain capital. Originating in Ancient Greece, the Doric column became a defining feature of Neo-Classical architecture and inspired countless examples of Georgian, Regency and Victorian furniture, lighting and architectural decoration. *Related Terms*\ Classical Architecture, Column, Doric Capital, Doric Order, Neo-Classicism.