Summer Classics, one of the leading manufacturers of high quality casual and outdoor furniture in the United States, celebrated its Grand Opening Party for the factory showroom in its new headquarters at 3140 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, Alabama 35124 on April 14. Employees, local vendors and civic leaders were entertained by a string quartet, hors d-oeuvres and spirits in the newly completed showroom featuring both Summer Classics luxury outdoor furniture and Gabby transitional furniture and lighting.

Summer Classics not only manufactures outdoor furniture, it started Gabby in 2010 to service the design and retail trade in indoor furnishings and lighting. Summer Classics Contract opened in 2005 to supply hotel, restaurant, country club and assisted living needs. Parker James was started in 2003 to supply “private label” furnishings to Frontgate, Restoration Hardware, Smith and Hawkins, and other national brands.

 “Our new showroom and headquarters will become a showpiece destination for designers, dealers and consumers. Our aim is to become Birmingham’s primary resource for luxury home furnishings and unique, eclectic accents,” said Bew White, III, CEO of Summer Classics.

The 10,000 sq. ft. showroom is open to both the public and the trade. It is in the front of the 500,000 sq. ft. building in the former Moore Handley facility, which has been completely remodeled with state-of-the-art technology, and luxury finishes and materials that exude the 35-year-old designer brand. The grand entrance is faced with a new deck and an expanse of beveled glass and mahogany windows.

EVP of Operations, Neal Morgan says, “It is the first time in 15 years that we have had all operations under one roof. Our new headquarters is in the final stages of completion and features reclaimed materials for a luxurious experience for our visitors and employees. Our new, state-of-the-art cushion manufacturing facility relocated here as of this week.”

Summer Classics is a premier innovator, manufacturer and retailer of fine outdoor furniture in the U.S. For over a quarter century, the family-owned company has aimed to delight its customers by passionately designing patio furniture from the belief that timeless designs can and will be embraced for years. Life's best moments…Furnished.

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