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.
$4,750 / item
Strek Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Strek Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz. This design can be made for exterior use with stainless steel and outdoor textiles. Customizable in the following finishe...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$12,999
Beluga Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Beluga Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Pictured; French Vanilla Alpaca Suri & Polished Brass [00B] Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] ...
Upholstery
$5,800 / item
Flow Leather Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
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
Modern Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Lounge Chair with a channeled pure aniline top-grade antiqued brown leather, on a modern silvered stainless steel X form ba...
Metal
Crooked Lounge Chair by Nazara Lazaro
By Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked lounge chair by Nazara Lazaro. Dimensions: H 79 cm x W 51 cm x D 89 cm Materials: Massive oak with oil wax surface Also available in natural massive oak, walnut, and whi...
Oak
Børge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern leather lounge chair features a unique design with blonde wood feet in the front and chrome wheels in the back, des...
Leather
Gallagher Lounge Chair Walnut Black Leather
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and clean lounge chair.
Cord, Wood, Leather
Pilota Black Leather Silver Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota black leather silver lounge chair by Pulpo Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm Materials: leather, cord, faux fur, wool, powder coated metal Also ...
Metal
Yoisho Lounge Chair by Potocco
By Bernhardt & Vella
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Bernhardt & Vella Yoisho is a lounge chair padded with fire retardant polyurethane foam, legs in ash. The detail at the base of the seat is in a wooden burnished brass finish. The Yoisho ultra-soft lounge...
Ash
off White Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s off white leather, chrome and whitewash oak ‘eclipse’ lounge chair by Jay Spectre. In original condition shows minor wear consistent with age. The leather has been professio...
Chrome
Italian Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, Italy, 1970s This mobile lounge chair is completely covered in high quality, thick leather that patinated beautifully over the years. The round form of the cu...
Leather
$9,209 / item
H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 29.93 in
Contemporary Sense Leather Lounge Chair, Sapele Wood, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Sense Leather Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense leather lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living,...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$5,500 / set
H 35.75 in W 28.75 in D 33.75 in
Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s Italian black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Matteo Grassi. Constructed of metal frame covered with black thick sad...
Steel
Bluemoon Lounge Chair by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Bluemoon lounge chair by Patrick Jouin Materials: BlueMoon armchair in bronze lacquered metal with seat and backrest in molded wood, upholstered in leather and fabric. Metal armrests...
Metal
Laurel Lounge Chair by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in North York, ON
Laurel lounge chair by Kelly Wearstler. Inspired by Kell's signature soufflé chair shape, the Laurel lounge chair features a dramatic swooping curved back with tight upholstered seat...
Brass