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.
$9,099 / item
Mini Beluga Lounge Chair, By ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Mini Beluga Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Pictured; Ebony Alpaca Suri & Light Buffed Brass [05B] Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$12,999 / item
Margot Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
Margot Lounge Chair by ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Pictured; Pur Mohair Elitis & Light Streaked Brass Plated Steel [02B] Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ]...
Brass
$10,899 / item
Egg Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Egg Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] Velvet [ ] Boucle [ ] Mohair [ ] Alpaca [ ] Woven [ ] Teddy BRASS DET...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$5,800 / item
Flow Leather Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Flow Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] Leather [ ] Nubuck METAIL DETAILING [ ] Brass Plated Steel Finishes ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,500 / item
Ala Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
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
Femur Black Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather 'Set x 6' by Atra
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
Femur chair dining set in walnut and Velvet by Atra. Designer - Alexander Diaz Anderson. L 58.5cm/23.00” W 45.7cm/17.9” H 83.8cm/32.9” Seat Height 47.0c...
Walnut
$19,253 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
Leather, Ash
Strelitzia Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Strelitzia dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 70 L x 70 D x 90 H cm Materials: solid cast brass, handmade wool upholstery, Castors Founded by South Africans and life partne...
Brass
$1,200 / set
H 26 in W 27 in D 24 in
Pair. Mid Century Tub Chairs After Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1950 - 1960s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of midcentury, Hollywood Regency style tub, lounge chairs, in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings. Both chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, show...
Upholstery, Wood
$16,313
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$14,898 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ sha...
Leather, Ash
$825Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 18.71 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Walnut and Cotton Chairs, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of wooden chairs designed and produced in the 1920s by a fine Italian manufacturer. The chairs have a supporting frame made entirely of light walnut wood, which has b...
Cotton, Wood
$3,668 / item
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Wool Bouclé Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with effortless refinement. Its...
Brass
Set of 8 19thc Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved Set of 8 Walnut Dining Chairs
Walnut
Earl Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel o...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$1,210Sale Price / item|16% Off
H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
Modern Dining Chair in Black with Leather Seat by KLEIN
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials - Leather, Wood // Style - Sculptural Modern // Origin - USA // Condition - New, Made to Order We’ve been tasked to design an effortless, elegant, honest and most importantly comfortable dining chair for Chef Eric Bost, whose restaurant Auburn, we've been designing for the past few years. After a good year...
Leather, Oak
$2,859
H 31.75 in W 64 in D 23 in
Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
$641Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Pier Luigi Colli Italian Mid Century Hammered Brass Chair, 60's
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in bari, IT
Hammered brass chair by the famous Turin house Pier Luigi Colli, production period 1960s.
Brass