We come first and foremost to our business as artists and artisans. It's how we began over 30 years ago, and it's who we are today. Roger Ostrom, a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago, combined his talent and his scientist's curiosity for chemistry and materials to form the basis for what is now Ostrom Glass & Metal Works. As a result, every Ostrom piece exhibits a unique and at times, an eclectic mix of designs, shapes and materials which gives it distinction in the marketplace. In 2002 Chuck Toombs joined the company as majority owner bringing with him a deep experience in marketing and business management.