Family First
Our family roots are deep and wide. We have been rescuing furniture since 2012. Joni started out with a passion that turned into a hobby that turned into a family business: FURNITURE RESCUE. We are a true family business, we have no employees, the shop is both owned and operated by Joni, Dave and the grown up kids
Get Your Furniture Fix
The Back Dorr offers a variety of furniture selection and services, from upholstery and recovering to repainting and repairs.
Vintage Furniture Finds
You find. We finesse.
Explore our ever-changing inventory in our Merrifield warehouse and have your new(ish) furniture tailored to your tastes.
Custom Painting and Staining
Brush up on the good stuff.
Fall in love with your furniture again with a fresh coat of milk or chalk paint. You won’t believe the difference!
We (re)Finish What You Started…
Bring Us your half -finished projects.
When life happens, fun DIY furniture projects…sometimes don’t. Take them off your To Do List and into our workshop.
Upholstery Services
We have you covered.
Free your furniture from stains, rips, and bad taste with new fabric and a new lease on life.
Furniture
Repair
Get your furniture fix.
From cracks to broken legs, we can repair, revive, and repurpose your favorite furniture.
Build-to-Suit Furniture
Design Your Own Heirlooms
From harvest tables to benches and headboards, we can build furniture to your specifications.
“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, this is the place for you.”
“Every piece of furniture we work with has a story…
Whether it’s been handed down for generations or getting a new chapter in our workshop. Every person and piece that comes through our doors is on a bit of an adventure, and I’m thrilled to bits to be a part of it.”
Joni Foerter, Owner of The Back Dorr
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“Lots of hidden (and right in front of your face) treasures. Whether you want perfectly polished pieces, something restored or DIY projects, Joni is the passionate expert at the helm.”