- Bar Stool Guy
Vitro Seating
Updated: Jun 9
Established in 1929, in St. Louis, Vitro Seating is one of the oldest companies on our list. They specialize in chrome retro diner furniture and all other types of restaurant chairs, booths, and tables. Vitro also offers worldwide shipping and personalized design service to adjust the needs of their customers.
Stephen Scott - President
Michael Scott - Vice President Leo Quinn - Chief Financial Officer Matt Cohen - Accounts Receivable Manager Robyn Toatley - Sr. Acct. Mgr. / Chain Spc. Amy Johnson - Sr. Acct. Mgr. / Sales Kim McHardy - Senior Designer / Sales
Ron Palazzolo - Purchasing Manager
Joe Lawlor - Media Manager
Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Website: Contact Us | Vitro Seating Products
RESGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES CONTACTS:
E. Pennsylvania (Includes Chambersburg & East)
S. New Jersey (Includes Princeton & South) Delaware
FTS Design Group 182 Oakbrook Dr.
Lisa Friedline (Owner)
Email: lisa@ftsdesigngroup.com
Cell: 610.618.9911
Sue Walker (Sales Support)
Email: sue@ftsdesigngroup.com
Cell: 267.977.1044
Lesley Widergen
Email: lesley@ftsdesigngroup.com
Cell: 610.924.2786
Phone: 484.794.1280 Fax: 610.924.2786
Northern/Central California/
Northern Nevada
(North of Bakersfield-excluding Las Vegas)
Vitro Office 201 Madison St. St. Louis, MO 63102 Mike Scott
Phone: 800.325.7093
Fax: 800.476.2258
Email: mail@vitroseating.com
Washington/Oregon/Idaho/Montana/ Vancouver, B.C./Alaska
Vitro Office 201 Madison St. St. Louis, MO 63102 Mike Scott
Phone: 800.325.7093
Fax: 800.476.2258
Email: mail@vitroseating.com
Washington/Oregon/Hawaii/Vancouver, B.C./Alaska
Vitro Office 201 Madison St. St. Louis, MO 63102 Mike Scott
Phone: 800.325.7093
Fax: 800.476.2258
Email: mail@vitroseating.com
W. Tennessee (Excluding Knoxville)
Middleton Sales, Inc. 508 Stefan Ct. Franklin, TN 37064-4218 Bill & Connee Middleton
Cell (Bill): 615.504.9970
Phone: 615.794.9340
Fax: 615.794.9340
Email (Bill): dovemark@aol.com Email (Connee): dovemarkmsm@aol.com
Arkansas/Northern Louisiana
(Shreveport East to Monroe)
Middleton Sales, Inc. 120 El Dorado Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 Cynthia Anderson
Cell: 501.258.3308
Email: cyn40love@aol.com
Gulf Coasts of Louisiana/Mississippi
Middleton Sales, Inc. 13152 Peacock Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Glenn Barras
Cell: 504.913.6985
Fax: 225.223.6691
Email: Glenn.barras@cox.net
Mid Mississippi/Jackson/Meridian
Middleton Sales, Inc. 220 Rossburg Drive Calera, AL 35040 William Middleton
Cell: 865.696.2863
Fax: 205.419.4600 Email: wilt78@aol.com
Maryland/Virginia/Washington, D.C.
Charles L. Burton Assoc. P.O. Box 10276 Lynchburg, VA 24506-0276 Charles Burton Theresa Burton
Cell: 434.660.7611
Phone: 434.846.6000
Fax: 434.846.6059
Email (Charles): burtonassociates@mindspring.com Email (Theresa): theresaburton@mindspring.com
Maryland
Charles L. Burton Assoc. 554 Obrecht Rd.
Ashleigh Goodman
Phone: 443.513.6929
Email: ashleighgoodman@atlanticfss.com
Alabama/Georgia/North & South Carolina/E. Tennessee+Knoxville
West Florida Panhandle
(Not Tallahassee)
Premier Foodservice Group
6725 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Suite E Norcross, GA 30071
Brad Ross
Phone: 770.714.6372 Fax: 770.573.3717 Email: bross@premierfoodservicegroup.com
Maine/Vermont/New Hampshire
New York/Rhode Island/Connecticut/
Massachusetts
Vitro Office 201 Madison St. St. Louis, MO 63102 Mike Scott
Phone: 800.325.7093
Fax: 800.476.2258
Email: mail@vitroseating.com
N. Indiana (N. of Hwy 38/40)
N. Illinois (Springfield & North)
Paul Wojcik & Associates (PWA) 338 Kemman LaGrange Park, IL 60526 Paul Wojcik
Stephanie Wojcik
Phone: 708.579.5567 Cell (Paul): 708.203.5748 Cell (Stephanie): 630.258.5632
Fax: 708.579.3287
Email: paul@pwafood.com Email: stephanie@pwafood.com
Website: www.pwafood.com
North & South Dakota
Paul Wojcik & Associates (PWA) 65 East Scott, Apt 16E Chicago, IL 60610 Stephanie Wojcik Cell: 630.258.5632 Email: stephanie@pwafood.com
Wisconsin/Minnesota
Paul Wojcik & Associates (PWA) 338 Kemman LaGrange Park, IL 60526 Sheila Palinkas Cell: 608-501-4017 Email: sheila@pwafood.com
Northeast Ohio
Gabriel Group (Home Office Address) 601 Fifth Street. N.W. Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Home Office Phone: 616.583.9720
Home Office Email: info@gabrielgrp.com
Paul Borden
Cell: 330.209.2059
Email: paulb@koehlerborden.com
Central Ohio / West Virginia
Gabriel Group (Home Office Address) 601 Fifth Street. N.W. Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Home Office Phone: 616.583.9720
Home Office Email: info@gabrielgrp.com Tim Oehler (Central OH)
10452 Delwood Pl, Powell, OH 43065
Cell: 614.286.7278 Email: timo@koehlerborden.com
Rob Finley (Central OH)
6202 Balmoral Dr, Dublin, OH 43017
Cell: 614.284.5348 Email: rfinley@gabrielgrp.com
John Moorman (Central OH / West Virginia)
Cell: 614.313.2995 Email: jmoorman@gabrielgrp.com
Northwest Ohio
Gabriel Group (Home Office Address) 601 Fifth Street. N.W. Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Home Office Phone: 616.583.9720
Home Office Email: info@gabrielgrp.com
Ric Mayer
Cell: 419.654.9908 Email: rmayer@gabrielgrp.com
Michigan
Gabriel Group (Home Office Address) 601 Fifth Street. N.W. Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Home Office Phone: 616.583.9720
Home Office Email: info@gabrielgrp.com
Scott Gabriel
Cell: 616.366.8037
Email: sgabriel@gabirelgrp.com
Amy Gabriel
Cell: 616.723.6495
Email: agabriel@gabirelgrp.com
Mary Shellard (SW MI)
Cell: 269.303.3542
Email: mshellard@gabirelgrp.com
Jen Piche (East MI)
Cell: 248.890.9604
Email: jpiche@gabrielgrp.com
Dan Tibbetts (Central MI)
Cell: 702.506.7598
Email: dtibbetts@gabrielgrp.com
Dann Beute (Western MI)
Cell: 616.214.6158
Email: dtibbetts@gabrielgrp.com
East Kentucky Southwest Ohio
Gabriel Group (Home Office Address) 601 Fifth Street. N.W. Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Home Office Phone: 616.583.9720
Home Office Email: info@gabrielgrp.com
Seth Adam
Cell: 937.475.1521
Email: sadam@gabrielgrp.com
Central/Southern Indiana Western Kentucky
Gabriel Group (Home Office) 601 Fifth Street. N.W. Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Home Office Phone: 616.583.9720
Home Office Email: info@gabrielgrp.com
John Dishman 5196 Tracy Jo Rd. Greenwood, IN 46142
Cell: 317.409.2902 Email: johnd@koehlerborden.com
Central Indiana
Gabriel Group (Home Office) 601 Fifth Street. N.W. Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Home Office Phone: 616.583.9720
Home Office Email: info@gabrielgrp.com
Kristin Bozovich 10984 Stillwater Ct.,
Cell: 317.771.9784 Email: kbozovich@gabrielgrp.com
Western Pennsylvania
Gabriel Group (Home Office) 601 Fifth Street. N.W. Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Home Office Phone: 616.583.9720
Home Office Email: info@gabrielgrp.com
Casey Courneen
Cell: 412.638.1112
Email: ccourneen@gabrielgrp.com
Ryan Courneen
Cell: 412.916.2220
Email: rcourneen@gabrielgrp.com
Missouri/Illinois South of Quincy
( Not Springfield )
Cre8tive Hospitality Solutions 317 Red Rock Drive
Kirk Hammond
Cell: 314.369.3758
Email: kirk@cre8tivehs.com
Grapevine Office
Equipment Preference Inc. (EPI) 2255 Stone Myers Pkwy. Suite 105
Grapevine, TX 76051 Kristi Byler (National Accounts)
Cell: 817.552.5516
Email: kbyler@epikitchen.com
Bill Cassidy (CEO)
Cell: 817.552.5501
Email: bcassidy@epikitchen.com
John Hatlety (Quotes)
Cell: 817.552.5510
Email: jhatley@epikitchen.com
Ben Lynch (Custom Quotes)
Cell: 817.552.5506
Email: blynch@epikitchen.com
James Mathis (CFO)
Cell: 817.552.5503
Email: jmathis@epikitchen.com
Josh Moore (Orders)
Cell: 817.554.1425
Email: jmoore@epikitchen.com
Casey Obenshain (Contract Orders)
Cell: 817.554.1426
Email: cobenshain@epikitchen.com
Alenia Robinson (Sales / Customer Service)
Cell: 817.554.1946
Email: arobinson@epi-2.com
Suzannah Robison (EPI-2 Sales Manager)
Cell: 817.552.5505
Email: srobison@epi-2.com
Sarah Van Rensberg (Sales / Customer Service)
Cell: 817.552.5513
Email: svanrensberg@epikitchen.com
San Antonio
Equipment Preference Inc. (EPI)
2255 Stone Myers Pkwy. Suite 105
Grapevine, TX 76051 Johnnie Merchant (End-User Specialist)
Email: jmerchant@epikitchen.com
Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW)
Equipment Preference Inc. (EPI) 2255 Stone Myers Pkwy. Suite 105
Grapevine, TX 76051 Kimberly Boyles (End-User Specialist)
(East TX / Eastern DFW)
Cell: 817.554.1945
Email: kboyles@epi-2.com
Doug Durrwachter (Consultant Specialist)
(DFW / West TX)
Cell: 817.552.5540
Email: ddurrwachter@epikitchen.com
Kevin Early (End-User Specialist)
(DFW)
Cell: 817.552.5502
Email: kearly@epikitchen.com
Lee Gorman(End-User Specialist)
(Western DFW / East TX)
Cell: 817.554.1903
Email: lgorman@epikitchen.com
Helen Hulse (End-User Specialist)
(West TX / West DFW)
Cell: 817.552.5544
Email: hhulse@epi-2.com Reagan Turner (End-User Specialist)
(DFW / East TX)
Cell: 817.554.1812
Email: rturner@epi-2.com
Oklahoma Equipment Preference Inc. 2255 Stone Myers Pkwy. Suite 105 Grapevine, TX 76051 Linda Hale-neira (End-User Specialist) Cell: 817.552.5511 Email: lhale@epikitchen.com
Austin Equipment Preference Inc. (EPI) 2255 Stone Myers Pkwy. Suite 105 Grapevine, TX 76051 Tony Catania (End-User Specialist) Cell: 817.552.5514 Email: tcatania@epikitchen.com
South Texas / San Antonio Equipment Preference Inc. (EPI) 2255 Stone Myers Pkwy. Suite 105 Grapevine, TX 76051 Annette Schonhoeft (K-12 End-User Specialist) Cell: 817.554.1820 Email: aschonhoeft@epikitchen.com
Houston Equipment Preference Inc. (EPI) 2255 Stone Myers Pkwy. Suite 105 Grapevine, TX 76051 North Houston
Matt Craig (End-User Specialist) Cell: 817.552.5534 Email: mcraig@epikitchen.com Houston Metro Area
Mike Tabert(End-User Specialist) Cell: 817.552.5504 Email: mtabert@epikitchen.com
Colorado/Wyoming
TRC Marketing, Inc. 4665 Joliet Street Denver, CO 80239 Katie Stowe (cell: 303.478.9151) Gretchen Murvine (cell: 303.241.6588) Sonia Nunn (cell: 303.669.1332) Amanda Conroy (support) Molly Guisinger (support) Tammie Deon (support) Jesse Levine (cell: 303.901.9980)
Ronda Hoffmann
Phone: 303.373.1940
Fax: 303.371.1557
Email (Katie): katie@trcmarketinginc.com Email (Gretchen):gretchen@trcmarketinginc.com Email (Sonia): sonia@trcmarketinginc.com Email (Amanda): amanda@trcmarketinginc.com Email (Molly): molly@trcmarketinginc.com Email (Tammie): tammie@trcmarketinginc.com Email (Jesse): jesse@trcmarketinginc.com
Email (Ronda): ronda@trcmarketinginc.com
Arizona (2 reps)
TRC Marketing, Inc. 20140 N. Golden Barrel Dr.
Surprise, AZ 85374 Ron Meyer
Phone: 303.349.6659
Email: ron@trcmarketinginc.com
TRC Marketing, Inc. 3912 N. El Sereno Mesa, AZ 85205 Mark Jensen
Phone: 602.618.1749
Email: jensen@trcmarketinginc.com
Montana / Idaho TRC Marketing, Inc. 535 W. Kinsley St. Meridian, ID 83646 Mike Buckendorf Phone: 208.867.8852 Email: mike@trcmarketinginc.com
Utah TRC Marketing, Inc. 252 N. 200 W. American Fork, UT 84003 Dave Garbe Cell: 801.842.2101 Office: 801.492.8033 Email: dave@trcmarketinginc.com
Utah / Idaho TRC Marketing, Inc. 689 Larchwood Dr. Midvale, UT 84047 Pauline Sprague Phone: 801.699.1294 Email: pauline@trcmarketinginc.com
New Mexico & El Paso, TX TRC Marketing, Inc. 3800 Chelwood Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 David Hutchinson Phone: 505.400.4870 Email: hutch@trcmarketinginc.com
Tampa / St. Petersburg / Clearwater Orlando / Sarasota The Pantano & Pinilla Agency 4706 W Chapin Ave. Tampa, FL 33611 Patrick Pantano Email: p@pnpfl.com Phone: 813.503.5481
Miami / Florida Keys / Ft. Lauderdale The Pantano & Pinilla Agency 4185 SW 186 Way Miramar, FL 33029 Jay Pinilla Email: j@pnpfl.com Phone: 954.627.4831
Marco Island / Naples / Ft. Myers / Sarasota / Tampa The Pantano & Pinilla Agency 18234 Maple Rd. Ft. Myers, FL 33967 JD Kinnin Email: jd@pnpfl.com Phone: 813.494.8975
Orlando / Jacksonville / Ocala / Gainsville / Tallahassee The Pantano & Pinilla Agency 2500 Lee Rd, #233 Winter Park, FL 32789 Paul Hardin Email: Paul@pnpfl.com Phone: 941.284.3443
Miami / Florida Keys / Ft. Lauderdale The Pantano & Pinilla Agency 3044 NE 15 Terrace Oakland Park, FL 33334 Val Rodriguez Email: Val@pnpfl.com Phone: 954.465.3923
Ft. Lauderdale / Miami The Pantano & Pinilla Agency 4185 SW 186 Way Miramar, FL 33029 Bob Friesmuth (Consultant) Email: j@pnpfl.com Phone: 954.627.4831
Orlando / St. Pete / Sarasota / Bradenton / Venice The Pantano & Pinilla Agency 7139 Bowspirit Place Apollo Beach, FL 33572 Andrew Pasik Email: andrew@pnpfl.com Phone: 813.951.7014
Vero / West Palm Beach / Marina del Ray / Boca Raton /
Ft. Lauderdale The Pantano & Pinilla Agency 1126 N. M St. Lake Worth, FL 33460 Krisia (Kiki) Peltzer Email: kiki@pnpfl.com Phone: 619.252.9675
Founded in St. Louis, Missouri, Vitro Seating is an American icon that has been providing exceptional seating solutions to the restaurant industry for over eight decades. Rooted in tradition yet geared toward innovation, the company represents the embodiment of American craftsmanship, design versatility, and dedicated customer service.
A Heritage of Quality
Vitro Seating was born from a passion for creating quality, durable, and design-forward seating solutions. Since its establishment in the early 20th century, Vitro has cultivated a strong reputation for manufacturing furniture that stands the test of time. With a rich history that mirrors the growth and evolution of American design trends, the company's product line pays homage to classic, timeless styles while also embracing contemporary aesthetics.
Over the decades, Vitro has supplied furniture to an impressive portfolio of clientele. From local eateries and chain restaurants to hotels and other hospitality venues, the brand’s stamp can be found across a diverse range of establishments in America and beyond. Its legacy is intertwined with the growth and development of the American hospitality industry.
Unwavering Craftsmanship and Design Excellence
Vitro's prowess lies in its unwavering commitment to craftsmanship. The company takes pride in its handcrafted approach, ensuring each piece is meticulously constructed with the highest standards of quality and durability in mind. Vitro’s commitment to American-made quality is reflected in the longevity of their products, with many original pieces still in service decades after they were first installed.
Their design excellence is demonstrated through an extensive product range that spans from the nostalgic to the avant-garde. Vitro’s collections encompass an array of styles that resonate with various restaurant themes. The company offers everything from classic diner-style booths and chrome bar stools that evoke mid-century charm, to modern, sleek seating solutions that cater to contemporary design preferences.
Sustainability and Responsibility
Vitro Seating is not only dedicated to producing aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting furniture but is also committed to sustainability. The company recognizes the importance of environmental stewardship in manufacturing processes and aims to minimize its ecological footprint. This commitment includes responsible sourcing of materials, utilizing energy-efficient production methods, and implementing a robust recycling program. By prioritizing sustainability, Vitro ensures it delivers high-quality products that customers can feel good about.
Customization and Flexibility
One of the unique aspects of Vitro Seating is its approach to customization. The company understands that each restaurant has a unique story to tell and a distinct atmosphere to create. To cater to these specific needs, Vitro offers customers the flexibility to customize their furniture. From material selection and color choices to unique finishes and detailing, the company's customization options empower clients to create pieces that align perfectly with their vision.
Customer Service and Support
Customer service is at the heart of Vitro's operations. From the moment an order is placed to after-sales support, the company ensures its customers receive dedicated service. Vitro’s team works closely with clients to understand their needs, provide expert recommendations, and ensure a seamless ordering and delivery process. Post-purchase, Vitro stands by the quality of its products and provides support to guarantee customer satisfaction.
Conclusion
Vitro Seating stands as a testament to American manufacturing prowess, design ingenuity, and the timeless appeal of well-crafted furniture. With a rich history and commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the company has carved a unique space for itself in the restaurant furniture industry.
Whether you're designing a retro diner, a chic bistro, or a modern fine dining establishment, Vitro Seating provides a diverse product range that caters to various design aesthetics and functional requirements. Through its unwavering dedication to craftsmanship, sustainable practices, customization, and customer service, Vitro continues to enhance dining spaces across the globe, one seat at a time.