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
$3,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 34 in W 34 in D 23 in
Pair of Rustic Craftsman Made Bespoke Bench Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great pair of craftsman made bespoke bench style chairs. This pair is incredible, pictures do them no justice. If you've been looking for a unique pair of statement chairs, look no f...
Wood
$2,855
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
$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
$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
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
$3,200 / 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
$2,400
H 38.25 in W 26.63 in D 18.75 in
19th Century English Chestnut Comb Back Chair with Curved Arms and Long Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unusual late 19th English chestnut chair features a curved comb back with spindles and a scrolling top rail, resting on four block feet with pegged construction. The arms, curve...
Wood, Chestnut
Rivelo Bench by Nikolai Kotlarczyk
By Nikolai Kotlarczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Rivelo Bench by Nikolai Kotlarczyk Dimensions: D 128 x W 40 x H 45 cm. Materials: Folded plywood, Alpi veneer. Also available in other designs and d...
Other
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
Double Bench by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Double bench by Goons Dimensions: W 220 x D 45 x H 43 cm. Materials: Wood. Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm. Goons is located in Paris, France. All of their designs are m...
Wood
$2,392 / set
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Set of 2 Chairs or Benches in Teak, Italy, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 Italian benches or chairs. They are made in the 1960s. Teak wooden seating with a black metal structure. We work with professional packers and shippers, we...
Steel
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Venetian carved eagle Grotto chairs or benches. These rare and stunning carved eagle chairs, also known as fantasy furniture ha...
Wood, Walnut