Design-led Sourcing Studio · Chiang Mai, Thailand

Where Korean Design
Meets Thai Craftsmanship

I don't browse catalogues for you. I design the brief, select the atelier, and oversee production — from first conversation to delivered piece.

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Three questions. Thirty seconds. A personalised furniture recommendation based on your space, your aesthetic, and what matters most to you — the same process I use at the start of every client commission.

— Yunmin Shin, Designer & Founder

Furniture detail

The Studio

I grew up between two
design cultures. Korea
taught me restraint.
Thailand taught me soul.

After a decade designing for premium furniture brands in Seoul, I moved to Bangkok and discovered something remarkable: master craftspeople producing work that rivalled anything in Milan or Copenhagen — entirely invisible to the global market, working at atelier prices.

Thai Sourcing Agent exists to close that gap. I work directly with three family-owned workshops — never factories — designing each commission from scratch and managing production end-to-end. This studio is not a middleman. It is a design practice with Thai hands.

Yunmin Shin

Yunmin Shin

Designer & Founder

Design Philosophy

01

I don't source furniture. I design it.

Every piece begins as a design decision — not a catalogue selection. I write the brief, specify the material, approve the prototype. The craftsman executes. The result is a designed object.

02

The atelier is part of the design.

Matching the right workshop to the right brief is itself a design decision. Teak joinery to one family. Rattan weaving to another. The material has a home, and the home shapes the material.

03

Nothing ships without my approval.

Every prototype, every finish sample, every production photo passes through this studio. If it isn't right, it doesn't move. The piece you receive has been seen and approved by a designer, not a procurement team.

Portfolio

Selected Work

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Lounge armchair

Lounge Chair · Rattan & Teak

The river taught us the curve. The craftsman kept the grain.

I sat by the Mae Klong with a sketchbook for an afternoon. The river never corners — it persuades. The back of this chair persuades in the same way. Rattan over teak, the joint concealed, the silhouette resolved after four iterations.

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Dining Table · Teak

A table that looks like it has always been here. That brief contains more than it appears.

Always-been-here means no visible era, no trend reference, no styling — only material confidence. This table took longer to design than any other piece in the studio. The right answer is not fast.

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Dining table
Loom Recliner

Loom Recliner · Signature Line

Thai loom weaving is a dying art. This is what happens when we refuse to let it die.

Three generations of Chiang Rai weavers. Korean ergonomic geometry applied to ancestral technique. 400+ weave points per backrest, each tied by hand. Three weeks per unit. The most complex piece in the studio.

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Materials

Every Surface,
Every Grain

Solid Teak

Northern Thailand

Sustainably sourced, kiln-dried to 8% moisture. The primary material of our Chiang Mai ateliers — used for frames, tops, and structural joinery.

Rattan & Natural Loom

Chiang Rai Province

Hand-woven by third-generation artisans sourcing from Chiang Rai farms. Zero synthetic material. Each point tied individually — a technique with no factory equivalent.

European Oak

Imported, Quarter-sawn

Quarter-sawn for dimensional stability across Bangkok humidity cycles. Preferred for dining tables and beds where warping cannot be tolerated.

Material detail

Where It's Made

Three Ateliers.
No Factories.

Solid Teak & Mahogany

Atelier Sompong

Hang Dong, Chiang Mai

Father-and-son. 28 years of export-grade production. Every joint hand-fitted, every surface sanded to 240 grit before finishing.

Rattan & Natural Fibre

Studio Nong

San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai

Three generations of weavers sourcing directly from Chiang Rai rattan farms. Precision tension. Zero synthetic material in any piece.

Steel & Brass Hardware

CM Metalcraft

Mueang District, Chiang Mai

Precision metal fabrication for bases and hardware. Powder-coat, brushed steel, or raw blackened finish — specified per commission.

Base

Chiang Mai,
Northern Thailand

Operating from Chiang Mai — Thailand's furniture production capital. Partner ateliers within 30 km. All quality checks, production oversight, and export logistics managed in-house.

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Common Questions

FAQ

How does the sourcing process work?+

Send a brief — reference photos, dimensions, material preference, and budget. I identify the right atelier, return a quote within 48 hours, and manage production end-to-end. No showroom visit required.

Is there a minimum order quantity?+

No minimum. One dining table or 40 hotel chairs — the process is the same. Single bespoke commissions and bulk trade orders handled equally.

How long does production take?+

Standard lead time is 8–12 weeks from deposit. Rush orders available at select ateliers. Weekly production photos included.

Can I fully customise dimensions, finish, or upholstery?+

Completely. Frame size, wood species, stain colour, upholstery fabric, and hardware finish are all adjustable. Send a spec sheet or reference images.

How does international shipping work?+

We handle packaging, export documentation, and freight. FOB Bangkok or CIF to your port. Sea freight for most orders, air for small items.

How much cheaper is direct atelier pricing?+

Typically 60–75% below equivalent pieces in Korea, Japan, or Europe. Atelier cost plus coordination fee — no showroom markups, no brand premiums.

Can I visit the ateliers?+

Yes. Workshop visits arranged with advance notice for clients in Chiang Mai. Most first-order buyers do this — you approve finishes in person and see build quality directly.

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