The term "unfinished furniture" is a little bit confusing.  It does not mean that you have to put it together in any way, just that the finishing touches are yours to complete in any way that you see fit.  "Ready to Finish" would be much more accurate. It's fullly assembled from quality materials, and is ready for you to color or stain to your taste. 

 

The nice thing about unfinished furniture is the inability to cover flaws in the material.  What you see is what you get.  How much coverup that is used depends on your preferences.  This way you know what you are getting and you get what you are paying for.

Makers of unfinished furniture use the highest quality of wood in the manufacture of their furniture because they know that their workmanship will be visible.

 

Wood is a beautiful and practical material, available in a multitude of grains and colors, styles and designs, so that you can match what you already possess or move off in an entirely new direction.  It is durable and versatile, perfect for several generations and easily fixed when scratched or scuffed.

When coupled with the ease and satisfaction of finishing it yourself, the quality and price of unfinished wood furniture offers a value that you should consider carefully when planning your next furniture purchase.