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Stories from the workshop — and from the collectors we make for.

From bespoke commissions to brand partnerships, and from exhibition news to new collections — this is where Yiyuan's craft meets the people and projects it's made for.

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Collaboration cases & company updates

Two kinds of stories live here: the bespoke and wholesale projects we build with collectors, retailers and brands, and the news from inside the atelier. Filter to read what you're interested in.

CASE
WHOLESALE · OEM · 1:12

White House Series for a European retailer

A recurring made-to-order programme supplying a European miniature retailer with the White House Series — consistent quality across every batch, backed by 15-stage QC.

CASE
BRAND PARTNERSHIP · 1:12

Heritage furniture miniatures for a museum gift shop

We co-developed a line of heritage-style miniature pieces for a museum's gift shop, balancing historical accuracy with the durability a retail piece needs.

CASE
RETAIL · CUSTOM · 1:24

A 1:24 tiny loft for a Tokyo concept store

A compact, detail-rich 1:24 loft vignette designed for a Japanese concept store — proving that even at small scale, every millimetre carries character.

CASE
CUSTOM · 1:12

Book-nook set co-designed with a publishing house

A storybook-inspired book-nook set, co-designed with a publishing brand — a playful bridge between literature and miniature craft.

NEWS
JUN 2026 · EXHIBITION

Yiyuan at the 2026 International Dollhouse & Miniature Fair

We showcased the White House Series and our small-scale collections at this year's international fair — and met collectors and partners from across the globe.

NEWS
APR 2026 · PRODUCT

Now launching: the 1:48 small-scale collection

Our most delicate scale yet — the 1:48 collection brings fine furniture detail to compact dollhouses and vignettes, where every fraction of a millimetre matters.

NEWS
JAN 2026 · MILESTONE

37 years of craft: a look back at 1989

From a small Anqing workshop to a global miniature-furniture atelier — we reflect on nearly four decades of handcraft, and the makers behind every piece.

NEWS
MAR 2026 · EVENT

Anqing workshop open day — meet the makers

We opened our Anqing workshop for a day, inviting partners and collectors behind the scenes to see the fifteen production stages up close.

COMPANY MILESTONES

Four decades, one workshop

The path from a small Anqing atelier to a miniature-furniture partner trusted by collectors and brands worldwide.

1989

Founded in Anqing

A miniature furniture workshop opens in Anqing, Anhui — built on the belief that small pieces deserve the same care as their full-sized counterparts.

2005

First exports overseas

Yiyuan miniatures begin reaching collectors and retailers across North America and Europe, establishing our made-to-order export practice.

2012

Custom manufacturing for renowned houses

The atelier begins supplying and co-developing for established miniature brands, deepening our bespoke and OEM expertise.

2020

Direct-to-collector collections

We launch online collections, bringing the White House Series and our scale families directly to collectors worldwide.

2026

New scales & global partner programme

The 1:48 small-scale collection debuts, alongside a partner programme for retailers, brands and project collaborators.

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