They glued and screwed together the split back of a captain's chair. Great job; it's hard to find the seam. A couple of years ago they also replied a traditional rocking chair that Rocks On! read more

After learning as much as I could through google searches, I walked into Furniture Rescue without an appointment. No wait. Joni was so helpful! She gave me advice on two pieces of furniture I need to fix. She also went the extra mile to search amazon for a potential item I could purchase which could solve one of the pieces. Afterwards, I wandered through the shop and looked at their for-sale items. I will be back in the future when I need furniture or furniture repairs! Thanks Joni!!! read more

25 years ago I purchased a modern four-chair dining room set from SCAN, a Scandinavian furniture company. After many years of breakfast, coffee, and dinners, it was time for a rescue. Joni and Dave did a good job re-upholstering the chairs with genuine leather dyed blue to match the existing rug decor. My dining room has been given a new lease on life! (see photos in the main picture section) read more

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Stopped by this afternoon after finding this place on google. It's tucked away so we didn't even realize it was here. The owner asked if we were looking for anything in particular we mention we wanted Mid Century furniture. She walked us all through the store and showed us some beautiful pieces! We were on a time crunch so couldn't browse long, but ended up leaving with a gorgeous mcm rattan hanging light at an incredible price. We can't wait to go back again soon to see what other treasures we can find! read more

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I give The Back Door / Furniture Rescue / Front Porch Rescue one star, only because zero is not an option. I rarely write reviews and hope this will help someone avoid an expensive mistake for your furniture. In January 2021, I brought in a pair of mid-century nightstands with veneer that needed to be sanded and refinished. Joni said she often did these types of projects and it would not be a problem. Six months later (she said they were backed up from Covid projects), and after several emails and calls, I finally got a response that she would be getting to my nightstands. Another two months went before before I finally picked them up, and the work was terrible -- blotchy stain on the front and sides, sanding that damaged the trim, stain drips in the corners because the hinges weren't removed, and worst of all, the beautiful wood pattern on the front looking like a kid's spin-and-paint splatter "art" project. The result resembled something an amateur (someone like me) would complete after watching some YouTube videos. Joni said she would try to make it better after I told her how disappointed I was. However, on the way home, I reconsidered and called and emailed (again no response) to ask her not to do any further work. If this was the best that she could do, presenting it as a finished product, I didn't believe she was capable of fixing the damage. She later sent a long, rambling email, claiming she didn't get my messages until after she had redone the stain. Her email acknowledged that she "did not achieve the expected results on the doors of your nightstand." She said she removed the stain and "then resanded, conditioned, stained and polyed the doors before I left, when I was finally satisfied with the new finish." Sounds like what should have been done the first time, although the results were still unacceptable. I am attaching photos of the nightstands, 1) as originally dropped off at the store (before the legs were taken off), 2) the first attempt at refinishing the furniture, and 3) after the work was done again. And yes, Joni actually charged me for this subpar "finished" work! I had to have the nightstands completely refinished again. If you are looking for work to be done properly, I'd highly recommend a woodworker in Silver Spring. I'll be writing a separate review his work. read more

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Joni, Dave, and team are wonderful to work with! Their warehouse is full of delightful treasures, and they spend time getting to know you and your needs to make the best recommendations for you. They have repaired two pieces for me expertly, and now I can't wait to get my new pair of china cabinets set up in my new home (come back later for photo!). read more

I have this unique wooden coffee pot lamp I bought at an estate sale a zillion years ago I have always wanted to restore it. I took it to Back Dorr and Joni was helpful in suggesting how we could bring it back to life. She does a beautiful job with the milk paints and distressed finishes and she offered me options to have her do the restoration or for me to do it myself. With the extra time on my hands with the covid-19 situation I have much more time for a fun project at home, so she graciously repaired the broken wood parts and now I have the wonderful paint from Back Dorr and Joni's inspiration to bring this piece back to life! Back Dorr is a great place to find wonderful used furniture beautified and ready for a new life! read more

Had a chair someone wanted me to finished and was told about this place. I contacted them and got a quick response. Took a painting class the next evening. It was absolutely fun and informative. Joni is an outstanding teacher, who truly cares about helping and sharing her knowledge with us! There's a huge selection of vintage solid wood furniture to purchase or have customized for you! I'd give them 10 stars if I could! A total dream!!! read more

The selection of items was incredible. The warm welcome you get when you walk in the door makes you immediately feeel as though you are part of the family! Joni and her son were knowledgable, patient and funny. I will use the Back Door as my go to place for furniture and reupholstering. I signed up for a private painting class I was so excited about the stuff they had. I can not wait. read more

When my dad died, I wanted to keep his old wing back chair but it desperately needed to be reupholstered. We were lucky enough to find Joni and the Back Dorr. She told us where to get the fabric and what to look for. She did a great job on the chair and it's like new! We can't wait to see the refinishing job on another piece of furniture we inherited from my aunt. read more

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I went to The Back Dorr in search of a desk and am happy to report that I found the perfect one! The owners Joni and Dave let me explore the warehouse and then helped point me in the right direction for the many desks they had that day. Joni took her time to listen to my needs and happily took many measurements so I could consider my options. I was not ready to purchase a desk that day and did not feel pressured at all! I happily returned a day later to purchase this desk and could not be happier! This shop is a true gem and I am happy that I was able to purchase a vintage piece from a local and family owned business for a reasonable price. I was also able to purchase a wood stain for the desk. I see that they offer many classes and painting services which would be a great option for someone looking to spruce up some pieces in their home. read more

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Joni and Dave give personal attention to detail, described the condition of my table and ways to repair. They were very helpful and explained the repair and how to take care of the table for future. I doubt you'd find better customer service. It was a pleasure to have them work with them. read more

A great family business. Best for restoring older wood items and picking up a treasure!

Joni and her team did a great job refinishing an antique walnut chested drawer and vanity desk that got scratched and damaged during a move. She worked with our budget and got everything done just in time for the holidays. The finished pieces look beautiful! We will definitely be back with more furniture for them to fix. Their store is also full of antique wood pieces for sale that were fun to look at! read more

I did some extensive research on painting/refinishing furniture. I initially went to The Back Dorr because it was the closest place around that carried General Finishes paint, and I was on a mission to see what the big deal was about. I walked in, and Joni was one of the most delightful people I have come across in a very long time. She is passionate about what she does, very knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to give amazing advice. Their prices are great, and if you have the time, there are treasures everywhere! Beautiful MCM and antique pieces, just waiting to be discovered and given new life and love. I bought the paint, listened to Joni, and my pieces turned out beautifully! I cannot wait to go back and visit The Back Dorr, and work on my next piece! read more

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I purchased a 100+ year old cannon ball mahogany bed for my 10 year old son. The bed needed to be restored and fitted with side rails to fit a full size mattress. Joni and her husband did an amazing job -quality and craftsmanship. Customer service was also amazing thank you. Furniture rescue. My son is thrilled and we will enjoy passing this bed down for years to come, read more

Dianne D is posting: I approached this business in August, asking for an estimate so I could submit it to the Air Force after a table was damaged in a move. After a phone call where an emailed estimate was promised, I never received it. Calling the store doesn't work because the phone is very rarely answered, and they don't let you leave messages. I had to go to the store, talk to the son, and leave info with them on how to contact me. They never did. I finally just took the table over because I figured they would get to it since it would be right in front of them. Didn't hear from them. Finally I stopped by because I couldn't get through on the phone, and they had fixed it instead of an estimate. Never called to say it was done. To be fair, it is possible that my husband wasn't clear in whether it was to be fixed or just given an estimate, but at this point, the time had passed when I could submit the cost and get reimbursed. I stopped in again, they apologized, offered to charge me less than normal, and said to come back to get it the next day after they cleaned it up. I came during regular business hours and they weren't there. I went by today during business hours- still not there. I am frustrated that I can't get through on the phone and I have to keep wasting my time calling and driving over there. Still don't have the table after over two months. read more

I want to like this place. But. I checked their website, which advertised an "Anniversary Sale" May 9-11, with 20% off furniture and other items. Sunday May 11 was Mother's Day. But I figured they knew that. I'm 1000 miles from my mom, and I don't have kids of my own. My fiance and I just bought a 5BR house. Needless to say, we're in need of some furniture. I left my home in Alexandria and drove to this Falls Church location. It looked empty. Sure enough. The darn place was closed. Major fail, and major waste of time. read more

Front Porch Furniture Rescue is run by husband and wife team Joni and Dave who are super sweet and helpful. I took the Furniture Painting class with Joni and found her to be very experienced and thorough in sharing her knowledge. I've been collecting vintage furniture pieces with high hopes of giving them a modern chic flare using chalk paint, and thanks to this class I finally feel like I have the basic know-how and hands-on experience to begin experimenting. I'm also super excited to be introduced to the line of Van Gogh chalk paint, which has a really beautiful range of colors that include FUCHSIA and BLACK! Other than the store and paint class, Joni and Dave also specialize in an array of furniture rescue services from upholstering, caning, to complicated repair work. I'm happy to know that for furniture projects too big/time consuming for myself to handle, I can always go back to Front Porch Furniture for friendly and expert service! read more

I had a great evening out doing the Painting 101 class at the back dorr! Joni is very knowledgeable, and showed the class so many different types of paint, painting techniques and finishes. The store is fabulous too. It was really neat to see how an ugly dresser could get a new, much more stylish, life. I bought some paint and really look forward to tackling my first project. read more

My daughter and I were in the market for an "old door" - for a wedding "pintrest" project (using the door as a "bulletin/message board", welcoming family/friends to the reception). We literally "stumbled" upon The Back Dorr when I used their driveway to complete a U-turn and drop off my daughter at her apartment across the street (we were returning from having spent a few hours in Alexandria, looking for reasonably priced reclaimed doors). WOW! What a timely and fortunate find! We were greeted by Joni, the owner, who was working on a project in front of their warehouse. She listened to what we were looking for and was fabulous with regard to providing some other ideas/options, as well as showing us doors that might meet our expectations. We didn't have time to stay - again, we "stumbled" onto this establishment unexpectedly - but after a quick tour, we know/know/know that The Back Dorr has what we want and we will be back soonest to claim our prize! In addition - unrelated to this visit - I have an original antique Morris chair that desperately needs restoration, which has been sitting in storage for years. Without even looking, I instinctively know that I've found the perfect place to tackle my chair restoration. The "vibe" with which we were welcomed and the visible quality of the work that was being done there left me with "no other choice", in my mind, but to come back - to revive my chair, for our door project (well - may turn out to be a bed headboard), and to take a class on painting furniture! Truly, truly was inspired by Joni and the beautiful pieces of furniture that we discovered behind a very unassuming store front/warehouse. If you're in the market for something unique and want a piece of furniture with "character", I highly recommend browsing at The Back Dorr - you may be pleasantly surprised, just as my daughter and I were! read more

In a suburb that's becoming increasingly corporate, it's small businesses like these that hold up our community. The Back Dorr took great care of me and my wife as we redecorated our home. If you go, ask for James. He was extremely helpful over our multiple trips and helped us pick furniture that made our apartment look amazing. After this I'll never go to ikea again. read more

My wife and I visited after seeing some of the postings online. Joni was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and there are some great gems if you can sort through their wares! On the night before our move, James met us at 10 pm to reopen the store and help me load a china cabinet onto my truck. Thank you for being so accommodating. I wish we were closer and had discovered you sooner. Thank you! read more

I left 4 chairs to be glued and recaned in early September or late August. I was given a completion date of October 2nd. Since we had no urgent need for the chairs, I didn't realize at first that they were overdue. I called the back door around November 12th to find out what happened. I was told I would get a call back. It is now November 21st and no word. I tried to call just now and leave a message but their phone message box was full. I just hope I get my chairs back soon because now I need them. Very poor service. read more

I LOVE this place! So darling and full of unexpected gems. The owner, Joni, is so friendly and willing to help. She has restored all these unique pieces and they are painted beautifully. If you are looking for well priced, charming and unique furniture, The Front Porch is the place for you. read more

After my Ikea dresser literally fell apart at it's last seam I said enough was enough and started looking for a new dresser. I found a piece from the Front Porch Furniture Rescue on craigslist and swung by their brick and mortar location to take a look at it. Front Porch is set in a charming old house and is filled with all sorts of cute things - paintings, textiles, mirrors, and of course furniture for sale. They also have a shop on etsy if you wanted to take a look at some of their pieces before going there. The business is family run and operated and they're all super nice! The father and son delivered my dresser and they couldn't have been more helpful. My dresser itself was beautifully restored and I'm sure I will love it for many years to come! The furniture there is restored with eco-friendly paints and beeswax. They also have painting classes, furniture repair and consignment available if you want to sell your own furniture. Apparently they'll be opening a new location soon so worth checking out that too. Highly recommended to get your non-Ikea furniture fix. read more

Update: I finally got a hold of the owner Joni with the help of the Back Door's Charlie. She gave me all my stuff and took care of me. She has rectified the problem. They are closing the shop down and will be doing a much smaller volume of work. The work was great, the chairs and cushions look amazing, it just took a long time to get my stuff and I was getting worried about it for a while, but in the end it ended up being OK. read more

bough a beautiful desk from this location for a steal. Same thing at a high end furniture or home store such as pier 1 would be five times the price. It was a lovely refurbished desk . I also bought a one of a kind chair from them.The desk didn't fit in my car and they were very nice to deliver it. love my new desk its fabulous. read more

This place is amazing! The owner is the sweetest. It's a diamond in the rough! You can find some really cool stuff that is one of a kind. She also offers painting classes. Such a cool place. read more

What a treasure! They were very friendly and helpful. So fun to go digging through to find all the amazing furniture. We will definitely be going back when we are in need of actual wood furniture and a fun weekend project! read more

Fiancé and I were on the prowl for a credenza and found exactly what we had dreamed of. The owner was awesome as well as her husband! They worked with us on a fair price and we picked up the next day. Overall great experience, will definitely be back in the future to purchase or to just look around! read more

my mom and I were looking for some furniture to add a little pizzazz to her living room, so we decided to check this place out. Not only was all the furniture very good looking, but the workers there were incredibly welcoming and helpful. James helped my mom and I find the pieces that were just right! He was so enthusiastic and respectful that it felt like i had know him for years! This place provides high quality service and furniture, and the family vibe that i get when i'm in there is just something that you can't find at any other place. If i were anyone looking to fix up or get new furniture, i would go straight here. And don't forget to ask for James! he's an incredibly charming and kind young man. read more

The Front Porch is a treasure trove of really cool furniture and home decor items. I've found some really great stuff there over the years, both finished by Joni and also things that I upcycled myself. Joni is the best! She is full of information and ideas and she will work with you on either making your ideas come to life or give you great pointers if you want to work on projects yourself. The work done by Joni is impeccable, be it painting furniture or reupholstering them. She has been a great inspiration to me and I still message her any time of the day for ideas! Not only has she been a great person to work with but she is also a good friend and a conscientious person. Good luck treasure hunting! read more

I am in the same boat as Xavier S. I have had a piece of furniture there for over a month. I did not expect it to be completed quickly, but started checking in a couple weeks ago to see what was going on with it. After multiple emails and phone messages, still not a word from them. I am worried I will not get back my very expensive piece of furniture. read more

drove up to 920 address, Saturday at 2:30. doors are locked. i see a sign tho, "showroom is moved across street. " 812, i think. i drive the block or two up the road. yes! it's open! made my way in and was greeted by a super nice lady, who's name i forget now. she let me know to just browse around and ask questions. she pointed to this and that giving me plenty of information about lots of items. she also tells me they have a warehouse in merrifield, 2711 dorr ave thst is 3000 square feet. on my way there now. .. o and i bought the cutest P. Buckley moss print! ! who i am now a fan of! read more

This is one of the few stores in the area that carry General Finishes Milk Paint, and twice now I've tried to purchase the paint from the store and both times the store was closed even though it was advertised as being open. This past occasion, August 15 at 1pm, there was a note on the door saying out for lunch with a phone number; I came back about 40 minutes later and it was still closed. When I called the number on the door I was told by the woman who answered that she would be another 45 minutes. I told her that this was my second trip to this store and both times were closed and that I wouldn't be back, and that this was no way to run a business if she wanted repeat customers. She then said she wasn't the owner--go figure. I don't how much the owner is paying her help, but whatever it is, it's too much. It's too bad, because I love buying old furniture and making it look new or repurposing it for something else. Guess I'll be going to one of the other consignment shops in the area. read more