Furniture Shopping in the ‘Ham
By Cassie Bondie
Photo by Kaneshia Sims Hudson
Are you looking to purchase furniture in the local area? Furniture can be difficult to find at low, acceptable prices. Try these affordable and reputable stores in the Birmingham area for your furniture needs:
1. Birmingham Wholesale Furniture
Birmingham Wholesale Furniture has been a committed Birmingham entity for more than sixty years. It has been locally owned and operated since its foundation. Inside, you’ll find safe, comfortable furniture from the most popular names in the industry – and from around the world. Birmingham Wholesale executives believe in going beyond expectations. “We value the community we serve and continuously find ways to give back in appreciation for your loyalty,” the official website reads.
Standard Furniture was first founded in Birmingham in 1912. Its furniture originally sold from a peddler’s wagon. Now, the retail store has several open locations and offers some of the most affordable furniture in the area. In September of 2011, the Alabama Retail Association’s Silver Award was given to the company for excellent retail service.
3. Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn is a nationwide furniture store that originally opened in lower Manhattan in 1949. The company is known for classic, chic, and relatively affordable furniture that will capture the attention of your visitors. Visit the Birmingham location for available pieces near you.
4. CORT Furniture Rental and Clearance Center
CORT Furniture Rental and Clearance Center opened more than forty years ago. Now, it has more than one hundred offices, showrooms, and locations across the United States. Inside, you’ll find stylish furniture at reasonable prices. “Our mission at CORT is to be an indispensable resource to people and companies who are looking to make a house a home, an office a great place to work, and an event a memorable celebration,” the official website reads.
Visit these furniture stores, explore, and find what you love. Good luck!
