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.
$4,500 / item
Ala Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
Ala Lounge Chair, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Every ATRA piece is crafted in-house and can be tailored in finish and dimensions to your specifications. UPHOLSTERY [ ] Leathe...
Leather, Oak, Teak, Walnut
$2,914
H 31.75 in W 64 in D 23 in
Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for one bench. The second matching bench has been sold. Vintage Charles Eames 3-seat tandem bench. The bench features original brown Naugahyde pads and dark charcoa...
Metal, Aluminum
$4,450 / set
H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2
By Fabio Novembre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare Fabio Novembre for Meritalia sculptural chairs. The beautiful set in dark and light gray ultra suede is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! The fabulous chairs of the Air Lounge System...
Ultrasuede
$8,000
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Muji 1 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 1 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of Y...
Wood
Unique Oak Bench by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique oak bench by Collector Dimensions: W 160 x D 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Oak Wood The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily life by fusing furniture to our home routine a...
Oak
Dragon Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragon bench by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: W 160 x D 28 x H 31,5 cm Materials: massive walnut Also available in oak. The Dragon Series is a mini colle...
Walnut
$2,800 / item
H 17.72 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary Chair / Bench 'Tajo' in Burnt Wood by Carmworks, Customizable
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench Tajo by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Solid oak or cedar / Burnt wood or natural Suitable for outdoor use Each piece is made to order and hand crafte...
Oak, Cedar
$14,000 / item
H 27.17 in W 59.85 in D 23.63 in
Muji 2 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 2 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of ...
Wood
Thin Chair in Contemporary Blackened Steel and Oxidized Steel
By Kin & Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The juxtaposition between the playful, anthropomorphic design of the thin chair and its subtle form and detailing, results in a piece that is equal parts wh...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of Primitive Bespoke Bench Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great primitive bespoke pair of bench style chairs. This pair is incredible, pictures do them no justice. If you've been looking for a unique pair of statement chairs...
Wood
Modernist “Curve Bench” by Nina Moeller Designs
Located in London, GB
A stunning and absolutely top quality design, this is the wooden curve bench, made by Nina Moeller designs. These are designed with a very slight curve, ...
Wood
$8,791 / item
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Contemporary Block Form Stainless Steel Chair with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone chair by Lee Sisan, 2019 Dimensions: W 45 x D 41 x H 90 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to o...
Stone, Steel
Dragon Bench by Daniel Nikolovski
By Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragon bench by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: W 160 x D 28 x H 31,5 cm Materials: Massive walnut Also available in oak. The Dragon Series is a mini colle...
Walnut