Litem

What Litem does

Litem (리템) is a South Korean premium home organization and lifestyle brand operated by ARTBOX L&S CO., LTD., a subsidiary of ARTBOX CO., LTD. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes modular household storage products, desk and office organizers, trash cans, food storage containers, and accessories primarily for individual Korean households and office buyers. Its product portfolio centers on proprietary modular systems including the UP System Multi-Box (stackable compartments in 4- to 20-tier configurations), Roomax Sliding Storage, the Myroom furniture and cabinet line, and the Porta portable organizer series, supplemented by 14 sub-brands and over 320 listed SKUs across the Litem and Sysmax ranges.

Litem's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce through its owned storefront at litem.co.kr with a dense offline distribution network of 12 regional sales offices stocking products in every major Korean retail chain (Costco, Homeplus, E-mart, Lotte Mart, Mega Mart), bookstore chains (Kyobo, Younghyang, Alpha), and office supply retailers. Products are manufactured domestically using injection molding, and the company has accumulated multiple international design recognitions including Red Dot Design Awards (2018, 2020), IF Design Awards (2014, 2020), and Korean Good Design Mark certifications (2013, 2014), which are prominently featured as brand equity signals.

The business model is predominantly one-time unit sales with periodic promotional discounting of 20–35%, free shipping above 30,000 KRW, and a four-tier membership program that issues 1–2% reward points and 5–10% monthly discount coupons reassessed on rolling six-month purchase history. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company operates as a founder/management-controlled subsidiary within the ARTBOX corporate group, with no institutional or venture capital ownership identified in the source data, and remains focused exclusively on the South Korean domestic market.

Name

Litem

Legal name

ARTBOX L&S CO., LTD.

Website

https://litem.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Litem is a South Korean premium home organization brand that designs, manufactures, and distributes modular storage products, desk organizers, trash cans, and accessories through its own e-commerce site and a nationwide retail network of 12 regional sales offices covering all major Korean chains.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Household Storage and Organization Products

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIAJAD

Drawer, Cabinet & Pantry Organization Retail (Dividers, Inserts, Lazy Susans)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Home Organization & Storage Retail (Closets, Shelving, Containers)

SECONDARYHSAFACAI

Under-Sink & Cleaning Supplies Organization (Kitchen)

Home & Personal Services/Home Organization & Decluttering/Kitchen & Pantry Organization

SECONDARYCRAIAJAH

Garage, Basement & Utility Storage Retail (Workbenches, Cabinets, Heavy-Duty Storage)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Home Organization & Storage Retail (Closets, Shelving, Containers)

Keywords

• Household storage products
• Kitchen organization
• Modular storage boxes
• Office organization supplies
• Home organization goods

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Direct E-commerce): Litem generates revenue through direct online sales via its official mall at www.litem.co.kr, selling storage boxes, drawers, living organization products, office supplies, and daily necessities directly to consumers at listed retail prices with periodic discounts of 20-35%. Orders above 30,000 KRW qualify for free shipping.
2. Retail Distribution: Revenue generated through sales to large retail chains (Costco, Homeplus, E-mart, Lotte Mart), bookstore chains, and office supply retailers. The company manages these relationships through 12 regional sales offices across South Korea.
3. Membership Program Revenue: Litem operates a tiered membership system (4 levels based on purchase history) where members earn 1-2% in rewards points on purchases. These points can be redeemed on future purchases, creating a loyalty-driven repeat revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Litem designs, manufactures and sells premium household storage and organization products including modular storage boxes, sliding drawer systems, pedal trash cans, desk organizers, bookcases, food storage containers, file cabinets, and portable organizers. Products are manufactured domestically in South Korea through injection molding and sold under the Litem and LUMAX sub-brands through direct e-commerce, large retail chains, and bookstore and office supply retailers nationwide.

Product overview

Litem is a premium Korean lifestyle and home organization brand offering a comprehensive portfolio of storage and organization products. The product lineup centers on modular storage systems (UP 시스템 멀티박스, 루맥스 series), portable containers (포르타 series), and specialized organizers for kitchen, office, and living spaces. Core product families include: sliding storage boxes (루맥스 슬라이딩 스토리지박스), stackable cube systems (루맥스 큐브), multi-tier storage units (UP 시스템 멀티박스 in small/medium/large/composite configurations), pedal trash cans in various capacities, desk organizers (콤보 series, 데스크 오거나이저 series), bookcases (책꽂이 series), food storage containers (에코스냅, 리템 소분용기), and various accessory organizers (마이미니 소품함, 하이브 스택). Products are available through major Korean retailers, 12 regional sales offices, and the company's direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform at litem.co.kr. The brand has received multiple design awards including Red Dot and IF Design Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 루맥스 (LUMAX): Storage and organization product line including sliding storage boxes and cube systems.
• 시스맥스 (CISMACS)
• 마이룸 (MYROOM)
• 포르타 (PORTA)
• 콤보 (COMBO)
• 콤보 캐비닛 (COMBO CABINET)
• 콤보 책꽂이 (COMBO Bookshelf)
• 모도 (MODO)
• EL
• 프라임 (PRIME)
• 옵티모 (OPTIMO)
• 팔로 (PALO)
• 르와 (LWA)
• 우먼 (WOMAN)

Products and services

• LUMAX Sliding Storage Boxes (루맥스 슬라이딩 스토리지박스) Sliding storage box system with a proprietary sliding drawer mechanism for closets and living spaces, available in slim and regular sizes for household organization.
• LUMAX Cube / Cube Plus (루맥스 큐브 / 큐브 플러스) Cube-shaped modular storage units that can be stacked and combined for customizable organization solutions in living spaces.
• UP System Multi-Box (UP 시스템 멀티박스) Stackable multi-tier storage box system with customizable compartments and dividers, available in small (9-tier, 20-tier), medium (4-tier, 16-tier), large (4-tier, 9-tier, 12-tier) sizes, plus composite hybrid types.
• Porta Series Portable Organizers (포르타 시리즈) Portable storage container series including compact, fold, round, vita, vita mini, optimus, and grande variants for versatile storage of cosmetics and small items.
• Cismacs System Drawers (시스맥스 시스템 서랍장) System drawer unit with modular dividers for organized storage, available in small, medium, and large sizes for home and office use.
• Combo Cabinet, Bookshelf, and Desk Organizer (콤보 캐비닛 / 책꽂이 / 데스크 오거나이저) Combined storage units integrating shelves, drawers, and desk organizers into one piece for combined living room, bedroom, and office organization.
• MyRoom Storage Series (마이룸 시리즈) MyRoom branded multi-functional storage solutions including portable containers, multi-tier cabinets (4-6 tier), bookcases (3-tier, 4-tier), wall-mounted door wall pockets, and umbrella holders for home organization.
• Pedal Trash Cans (페달형 휴지통) Pedal-operated and double-door household trash cans in capacities from 5L to 20L for kitchen and household waste management, including award-winning designs (Red Dot 2020, IF Design 2020 for 5L food waste bin).
• Desk Organizer Series (데스크 오거나이저 시리즈) Desk organizer solutions for office supplies, pens, and small items, including EL, Neo, Hive, Lwa, and Olio variants with various designs such as honeycomb patterns and modern aesthetics.
• Bookcase Series (책꽂이 시리즈) Bookcases and shelving units in various configurations (2-tier to 4-tier) across Olio, EL, MyRoom, Hive, and Compact variants for books, decor, and storage in homes and offices.
• Ecosnap Airtight Food Storage Containers (에코스냅 밀폐용기) Airtight food storage containers in multiple sizes for kitchen food preservation and organization, featuring snap-seal lids.
• Litem Modular Food Storage Containers (리템 소분용기) Modular food storage containers in multiple sizes for kitchen organization and portion control, available in sets. Includes Red Dot 2020 and IF Design 2020 award-winning Small Container design.
• Modo Storage Boxes (모도 스토리지 박스) Modo storage boxes in medium, large, and extra-large sizes for versatile home storage solutions.
• File Cabinet Series (서류함 시리즈) File cabinets and document organizers in various configurations (3-tier to 10-tier) across System, Deluxe, EL, and Newmax variants for office document management.
• Trolleys and Baskets (트롤리 / 바스켓 시리즈) Mobile trolleys and storage baskets including 3-tier trolleys, Falo baskets, wooden handle baskets, and sense-up baskets for versatile storage and organization across home and office.
• Rotating Cosmetics Holder (회전형 화장품 거치대) Rotating cosmetics organizer holder allowing easy access to skincare and makeup items, designed for vanity and bathroom storage.
• Dish Drying Racks (식기 건조대) Plate and dish drying racks for kitchen use, available in 1-tier and 2-tier configurations for kitchen organization.
• Shoe Holders and Shoe Racks (슈즈 홀더 / 신발 정리대) Shoe holders, organizer inserts, and standing shoe racks for closet and entryway organization.
• Mini Accessory Organizers (마이미니 소품함) Mini accessory organizers in multiple tiers (3-tier to 6-tier) and sizes for small items like accessories, cosmetics, and stationery.
• Hive Stackable Storage System (하이브 스택) Stackable honeycomb-pattern storage units for modular organization solutions in home and office settings.
• Cable Management Products (케이블 정리용품) Cable management solutions including cable organizers, clips, and holders for desk and entertainment center cable management.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hanssem (한샘): Korea's largest home furnishing brand with kitchen, storage, and built-in furniture lines distributed through retail showrooms and online; comparable on Korean home organization category though with a more built-in and premium kitchen focus.
• IKEA: Global furniture and home organization incumbent offering modular storage (KALLAX, etc.), shelving, bins, and organizers at value price points; overlaps with Litem's category but operates at much larger scale and broader assortment.
• Kakao Friends (카카오 프렌즈): Korean character-lifestyle brand extending into home and storage products with design-led positioning; competes with Litem on lifestyle aesthetics and similar Korean retail placement despite a different primary category anchor.

Others

• ARTBOX (아트박스): Parent company of Litem and a parallel lifestyle/craft retailer in South Korea; relevant as the operating group context for Litem's brand portfolio strategy and shared retail and e-commerce infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Daiso: Korea/Japan discount variety chain selling storage bins, organizers, and household goods at ultra-low price points (mostly ₩1,000–5,000); competes with Litem on impulse and basic-storage purchases at the mass end of the market.

Direct peers

• Muji: Global Japanese lifestyle brand offering modular storage boxes, organizers, and home goods at premium-mid price points; directly comparable to Litem on product category, design-led positioning, and broad horizontal household audience.
• Sysmax (시스맥스): Sysmax is the sister brand under the same ARTBOX L&S parent as Litem, sold through the same litem.co.kr platform with 147 SKUs covering office supplies, file cabinets, and multi-tier drawers — directly comparable on channel, category, and customer base.
• Lock&Lock (락앤락): Korean household container and storage manufacturer with airtight food containers, plastic storage boxes, and organizers distributed through Korean mass retailers; directly comparable on product category, Korean retail distribution, and target consumer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/litemkr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/litem
• Facebookfacebook.com/litemlnc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/litemlnc
• Instagraminstagram.com/litemkr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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