SUMMER CLASSICS
Outdoor furniture crafted to weather time, elements, and the rhythms of hospitality life.
Get to Know Summer Classics
Founded by father-and-son team Bew and William White, Summer Classics has been shaping the world of outdoor furniture for decades—long before “outdoor living” became an industry buzzword. The brand helped define the concept of the outdoor room: spaces that feel as considered and comfortable as interiors, yet are built to stand up to sun, rain, heat, and time.
Early innovations in kiln-dried, pressure-treated wood and advanced finishing techniques set a new standard for durability, allowing Summer Classics to create furniture that performs beautifully without compromising on design. Today, the company operates from its expansive headquarters in Pelham, Alabama, where manufacturing, upholstery, warehousing, and showrooms live under one roof—ensuring exceptional quality control and the ability to scale for large projects.
Serving residential, contract, and hospitality markets, Summer Classics is a trusted resource for hotels, resorts, and restaurants seeking outdoor furnishings that feel refined, comfortable, and truly made for real-world use.
Why we love them:
They bring the same level of craftsmanship and aesthetic consideration to outdoor spaces that designers expect indoors—combining resilience, elegance, and a deep understanding of how people actually live and gather.
HOW IT WORKS
SOPHISTICATED OUTDOOR LIVING
1. Explore the Collection
Summer Classics offers an extensive line of outdoor seating, dining, lounge, and occasional pieces designed for residential, contract, and hospitality environments. Their catalog includes a wide range of styles, finishes, and materials engineered to withstand heavy use and the elements.
2. Ready-to-Ship & Project-Ready
Many core programs are available with strong stock positions, allowing for quick turnaround on projects with tight timelines. Through Rutledge Atelier, we can identify pieces that are immediately available or confirm production schedules for larger quantities.
3. Custom & Contract Adaptation
For hospitality and commercial projects, Summer Classics provides customization across finishes, fabrics, and configurations to meet performance requirements, design intent, and code compliance. This allows outdoor spaces to feel cohesive with the overall interior concept.
4. Specification & Budget Alignment
We work with you to select the appropriate collections and performance levels—balancing aesthetics, durability, lead times, and budget. Summer Classics’ in-house manufacturing and upholstery capabilities allow for reliable scaling without sacrificing quality.
5. Production, Logistics & Installation Coordination
Rutledge Atelier manages specification, quoting, lead times, and coordination with the Summer Classics team. From factory to site, we oversee communication and delivery sequencing to ensure a smooth installation process.