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The work of architecture and design studio ATRA seamlessly blends the minimalist appeal of Scandinavian modernism with bold Mexican brutalism. Forever seeking to innovate, ATRA founder and creative director Alexander Díaz Andersson continues to embrace woodworking traditions while also working with marble, brass, travertine and more in the design of the studio’s side tables, desks, chairs and other furnishings.

Díaz Andersson was born and raised in Sweden. His Mexican mother and Swedish paternal grandparents worked in the furniture industry. He was naturally drawn to furniture design and architecture and was inspired by the Bauhaus, the clean lines attributed to the work of Finnish furniture designer Alvar Aalto, Italian architect-designer Carlo Scarpa’s building projects and the abstract creations of American sculptor Richard Serra

After studying design at the European Institute of Design in Spain, Díaz Andersson moved to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula — where he became fascinated with the local history of woodworking. Impressed with the workmanship and drawn to Mexican furniture, he began to envision a way to marry their traditional construction techniques with modern furniture production technology. 

Díaz Andersson opened ATRA in 2009 in Mexico City. The company’s first architectural commission was to design the Hejal —  the holy Torah scrolls’ storage cabinet/altar — for the Birkat Itzjak Synagogue in Mexico City. The design was critically acclaimed and was the company’s watershed project, which launched their success as a prominent player in the design space.

ATRA’s Flow chair won a Gold A’Design Award in 2019. The studio has been featured in several design and architecture magazines, including Wallpaper, Architectural Digest and Surface.

On 1stDibs, find ATRA seating, tables, garden elements and more.

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Teardrop Marble Wall Lamp by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Teardrop marble wall lamp by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 28 x W 15 x H 38 cm Materials: White Onyx Marble, brass Atra Design We are Atra, a furniture b...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern ATRA

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Marble, Brass

Teardrop Marble Wall Lamp by Atra Design
Teardrop Marble Wall Lamp by Atra Design
H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 11.03 in
Small Geometrik Cantilever Coffee Table by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Geometrik Cantilever coffee table by Atra Design Dimensions: D 50 x W 36.6 x H 48 cm Materials: Marble, Brass Also available in different stones: Calacatta Viola, Rhino Quar...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern ATRA

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Marble, Steel

Cinta Console Table by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinta console table by Atra Design. Dimensions: L 120 x W 45 x H 90 cm. Materials: walnut, brass. Available in walnut or oak top. Available pava...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern ATRA

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Brass

Cinta Console Table by Atra Design
Cinta Console Table by Atra Design
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
White Femur Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
White Femur dining chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 58.5 x W 45 x H 85 cm Materials: Sandra Jordan Alpaca fabric, walnut. Available in leather or fabric seat and in other colors. ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern ATRA

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Fabric, Walnut

White Femur Dining Chair by Atra Design
White Femur Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 23.04 in
Iki Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Iki dining chair by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 59.7 x W 54.3 x H 76.6 cm. Materials: mahogany wood, fabric. Available in leather or fabric. Available in teak or mohogamy wood fram...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern ATRA

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Fabric, Mahogany

Iki Dining Chair by Atra Design
Iki Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 30.16 in W 21.38 in D 23.51 in
Atra Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Atra dining chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 59.3 x W 57 x H 78.1 cm Materials: leather, mahogany, charcoal walnut Atra Design We are Atra, a furniture brand produced by Atra...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern ATRA

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Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Atra Dining Chair by Atra Design
Atra Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 30.75 in W 22.45 in D 23.35 in
Yellow Femur Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Femur dining chair by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 58.5 x W 45 x H 85 cm. Materials: fabric, walnut. Available in leather or fabric seat and in other colors. Atra Design We are...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern ATRA

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Fabric, Walnut

Yellow Femur Dining Chair by Atra Design
Yellow Femur Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 23.04 in
Korsu Paper Cord Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Korsu paper cord dining chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 55 x W 52 x H 73 cm Materials: walnut wood, paper cord. Seat material available in paper...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern ATRA

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Fabric, Walnut

Korsu Paper Cord Dining Chair by Atra Design
Korsu Paper Cord Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 28.75 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
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Atra furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

ATRA furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of ATRA furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by ATRA were created in the modern style in north america during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Arturo Verástegui, Raul de la Cerda, and Colección Estudio . Prices for ATRA furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,661 and can go as high as $90,983, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $20,315.

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