I can vouch for Bob's they are pretty decent (a bit better quality than Value city IMO).
But if you want REAL furniture at a CHEAP price and are willing to travel- hit up the furniture district in High Point, North Carolina.
I got some goregous real wood Thomasville pieces for 70% cheaper than if i bought it here in the DMV. Think about it- they have to pay the high ass rent for the land to have the store here- it is so much cheaper in High Point.
Be warned it is a 5 hour drive so be ready to spend a night!!!! What I do is head on down after work on a friday, check into a holiday inn or something, and be up at dawn saturday fully rested and ready to spend the day shopping. Then load up the truck (with rented uhaul trailer) and head home with new furniture in hand paid cash for the best deals.
I bought from here:
http://www.furniturelandsouth.com/outlet-center/furntureland-south-north-carolina-furniture-outlet.aspx
More shops here:
http://www.highpointfurniture.com/
Happy traveling! It's worth it-
Real Wood Thomasville or other name brand china cabinet in NOVA- $2500
Exact same cabinet in High Point, make, model, serial- $700 cash out the door. No JOKE!!!!