Most people thought of Unfinished Furniture as the less expensive or "cheap" solution when it came to furniture. The shift from domestic manufacturing to imports has definitely caused a shift in that perception. The low cost imports, much of which you could classify as disposable furniture, are often priced up to 50% less than unfinished pieces.

The big difference is the unfinished piece was made in the USA, made of solid wood, and built to last a lifetime. So definitely keep unfinished furniture in mind if you are looking for a well made piece you plan on having for many years to come.