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.
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
$19,856 / 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 Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
$15,365 / 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 Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
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
$2,347 / set
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mainline by Hookermid century walnut and cane dining chairs - set of 5 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches Each captains...
Cane, Walnut
$3,895 / set
H 46.25 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing midcentury walnut and burlwood dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x 46.25 high, with a seat height of 19.5 inches Each ca...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
$1,210Sale Price / item|16% Off
H 29.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
Oak Dining Chair in Black with Leather Seat / Dining Chair GH1
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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
Walnut and Black Leather Sable Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted solid wood construction, featuring true copper or brass rods. Made in Los Angeles, California. Shown in walnut, copper, and black leather upholstery. Wood type is avai...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Range Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shaker inspired wood side chair with comfortable contoured back rest. Option for a plain wooden seat pan or a seat pan with a low profile leather or shearling pad. This chair's simplicity makes it versatile to work perfectly in many different environments. Shown here: - Walnut chair and black leather seat - Walnut chair and plain wooden seat pan - White oak chair...
Leather, Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Fur, Walnut
$3,300 / item
H 30.75 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Wood Range Dining Chair in Walnut and Shearling by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shaker inspired wood side chair with comfortable contoured backrest. Option for a plain wooden seat pan or a seat pan with a low profile leather or shearling pad. This chair's simplicity makes it versatile to work perfectly in many different environments. Shown here: - Walnut chair with shearling seat - Walnut chair and black leather seat - Walnut chair and plain wooden seat pan - White oak chair...
Fur, Leather, Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern black leather dining chairs. Fully restored in an ebonized finish and upholstered in a patterned black leather. Price includes complimentary scheduled ...
Leather, Teak
Dining Chair in Walnut and Cane by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This dining chair in walnut and cane was originally designed for a restaurant in Santa Fe but looks elegant in many dining rooms. We love the combination of cane with walnut and cons...
Cane, Walnut
$2,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Midcentury Black Leather Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs type 5908, designed in 1960s by Rajmund Teofil Halas, are one of the most recognizable projects of Polish design. The chairs have a simple, modernist silhouette. They are c...
Leather, Beech