It is always nice to replace old furniture with new ones but to think that that it means that this would be the end for the old furniture is harsh, don’t you think? I am guilty of being nostalgic causing me to hold on to things that bring nice memories. One way to keep old stuff is to give them a new purpose.
I don’t know the reason behind it but usually, dining room chairs have short lives. After a while, they get loose or squeaky. If you have an old set of chairs that you are replacing, there are some nice ideas in the link below to give those chairs a new life.