Technically, it is the floor, but you spend the majority of your time in contact with the seats. It's not just your bottom that makes contact with the chairs; you also pull them out with your hands, lean on them with your arms, and, of course, spend a lot of time with your back. It is because of this level of touch that selecting comfortable dining chairs is so vital. But it doesn’t stop with just your comfort.

If you have visitors, the comfort of your seats will influence how they feel while in your home. A dinner party will go much more smoothly if the guests are relaxed. No matter how wonderful a chair looks, if it is unpleasant to sit in and touch, guests will depart sooner than they would have if they were more comfortable.