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.
$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
$4,750 / item
Strek Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
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
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
Lucite Waterfall Lounge Chair by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s waterfall lucite and Ultrasuede lounge chair. The chair is in good original condition except the lucite has been professionally polished, some crazing on one of the...
Ultrasuede, Lucite
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
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
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
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
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
$6,000 / set
H 32 in W 35 in D 32 in
French Style Patinated Leather Lounge Chairs by Restoration Hardware
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful pair of properly patinaed leather club chairs by Restoration Hardware. This pair is the epitome of perfect worn leather chairs. Chairs feature the kind of patina that mon...
Leather
Katakana Lounge Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Katakana lounge chair by Dare Studio, 2009 Dimensions: H 79 x D 82.8 x W 72 cm Materials: American black walnut, black leather Features: Can be used in vertical or horizontal posi...
Leather, Walnut
$8,922 / 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
Sheep Lounge Chair by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep lounge chair designed by Studio Ahead. The chair is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep, applied using hand-crafted appliqué technique. The stacked pillows formation of the lounge chair is inspired by the idea of a Persian divan sofa...
Wool, Felt
Lounge Chair
By ATELIER FERRARO
Located in Munich, DE
LOUNGE CHAIR Sleek yet broad-shouldered, the lounge chair invites you in with its decisive lines and stark contrasts. Lacquered wood unites with soft leather to create a sublime res...
Leather, Wood