Our Story

Kanlaya and Saranya Co-founders of Chantr behind a black and gold chair.

Kanlaya Limjantra | Co-Founder (Right)

Kanlaya has built one of Thailand’s leading bronze and brass art business since 1984. Through partnerships around the world, she has shared Thai artistry, culture, and craftsmanship with a global audience.

Saranya Limjantra | Co-Founder (Left)

Inspired to bring her family’s craftsmanship to the world, Saranya studied in California and quickly fell in love with its design culture and lifestyle. Today, she combines her Thai heritage with a California perspective to share timeless pieces with clients across the United States.

Saranya serving food at an outdoor event with the Sirivadhanabhakdi Foundation.

Mission

At Chantr Living, we create and curate furniture and décor that blur the line between art and function. With every piece, we are committed to giving back, uplifting communities, and creating a more connected and inspired world.

A person in a workshop sits and leans over a brass Kin chair, surrounded by industrial equipment, shelves, tools, and sacks inside a large factory.

Craftsmanship

Every Chantr Living piece begins with skilled artisans who have spent years refining techniques passed down through generations. From sculpting and casting to carving, finishing, and assembly, each stage is completed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every curve, texture, and proportion reflects the integrity of the original design.

We work with premium materials selected for their character, strength, and longevity, allowing each piece to develop a lasting presence over time. Rather than pursuing mass production, we embrace a thoughtful approach where craftsmanship takes precedence over quantity. The subtle variations that emerge through the hands of skilled artisans are not flaws to be eliminated, but distinctive details that reflect the authenticity of the making process—ensuring every piece is truly one of a kind.

Our Values

Legacy

Honoring our roots in Thai craftsmanship and a 35-year family tradition of bronze artistry.

Artistry

Crafting each piece with care, intention, and exceptional attention to detail.

Individuality

Celebrating uniqueness through handcrafted, one-of-a-kind and custom designs.

Purpose

Designing with meaning, elevating spaces while telling a story.

Impact

Giving back with every piece, supporting communities through purposeful giving.