Chai Ming Studios Employee Directory
Furniture and Home Furnishings ManufacturingIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
Chai Ming Studios is a small private-label design firm in Chicago, Illinois, that conceptualizes and crafts furniture inspired by classical forms. Founded by Gary Lee in 2011, the studio oversees the full design process from concept through installation. All pieces are designed and hand-built in the United States by a team of artists and engineers, with no assembly-line production. The company relies on a network of skilled vendors, craftspeople, and small shops to produce upholstery and case goods, enabling intimate client service. Its work has been described as timeless and award-winning, aiming to transcend purely modern or contemporary styles. A notable development in recent years was the 2019 appointment of Leeann Brzozowski as national sales director.