Saah Unfinished Furniture carries good-quality, basic hardwood furniture and a wide variety of stains and finishes (some are shown below the jump). Saah has been in the DC-area for 57 years. We have found the furniture to be reasonably priced and the staff helpful. More photos and info below the jump...
The store will stain and finish the furniture for you, but you can also stain it yourself.
While you can order on the phone, Saah recommends a visit to the store before ordering so you can see the different furniture designs and stains in person. They will deliver directly to homes in the DC area.
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Comments (4)
I always pass by this place on my lunch break and wondered about it. I like the idea of unfinished furniture because I can make it look however I want. Maybe I'll stop by next time I'm out. Thanks for the post!
I bought a wall of bookcases there that I've bolted together and fastened to the wall, they look great. Keep an eye out for their sales. To top it off, the sales people actually know what they're doing and can alert you to potential problems.
I like the idea of reasonably priced furniture that can be delivered to the metro DC area. I'm getting really tired of scanning craigslist for a set of end tables for my apartment.
Are you aware of any other stores in the area that might cater to the price bracket?
I'm a big fan of Saah! Several years I was looking for a desk and filing cabinets for my home office. I admired the look of some of the options at Pottery Barn, but they were WAY too $$$! I ended up purchasing a beautiful desk, and 3 filing cabinets from Saah, and finished them myself in a dark stain. They look as good (or better) than anything from Pottery Barn.
I've been back to Saah over the years to look for other items for my home, and have always been pleased with their pricing and selection. They seem to have sales frequently, and you can almost always find a coupon on-line. They also delivered very quickly, and the furniture is great quality. I highly recommend them.