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.
$44,850 / item
Margot V Sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Margot V Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] OVERALL L 4955 mm / 195.1” D 2100 mm / 82.7” H 600 mm / 23.6” SH 360 mm / 14.2”" MODULE 1 ...
Stainless Steel, Brass
$18,300 / item
Air Sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Air Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2400 mm / 94.5” D 905 mm / 35.6” H 605 mm / 23.8” SH 295 mm / 11.6” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$24,840
Margot Sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Margot Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateliers — upholstery, wood, stone, and metal — and can be customized in f...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$24,840
Beluga Curvo Sofa, By ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
Beluga Curvo Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] This piece comes in 4 standard sizes: 250 W 2500 mm / 98.4” D ...
Brass
$19,872 / item
Egg Sofa, By ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Egg Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] SMALL VERSION L 2500 mm / 98.4” D 955 mm / 37.6” H 625 mm / 24.6” SH 380 mm / 15.0” LARGE VERSION L 3200 mm / 126.0” D 955 mm / 37...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$24,000 / item
Oberon Modular Sofa, by Atra
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Oberon Modular Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Priced as modular pictured, 2 Back Rest Modules & 2 Ottoman's [without wedge side table] Outdoor version is available u...
Stainless Steel, Brass
$17,000 / item
Eclipse sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2550 mm / 100.4” D 1110 mm / 43.7” H 595 mm / 23.4” SH 295 mm / 11.6” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four a...
Velvet, Oak
$15,300 / item
Mantis Sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Mantis Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2400 mm / 94.5” D 920 mm / 36.2” H 740 mm / 29.1” SH 425 mm / 16.7” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four atel...
Stainless Steel
$18,423 / item
Beluga Sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
Beluga Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] This piece comes in 4 standard sizes: 180 W 1800 mm / 70.9” D 1065 mm / 41.9” H 630 mm / 24.8” SH 360 mm / 14.2” ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$15,300 / item
Dino Sofa, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Dino Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2450 mm / 96.5” D 1090 mm / 42.9” H 810 mm / 31.9” SH 335 mm / 13.2” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateli...
Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Textile
Mario Bellini Modular Sofa by C&B 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Cascina, Pisa
The Camaleonda sofa is one of the most iconic creations by Mario Bellini, designed in 1970 for the company B&B Italia. This sofa exemplifies how design can be functional, modular, an...
Fabric, Wood
Miniforms Botera Sofa by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botera is all about comfort, anytime, anywhere. In order to better harness the volumes of the armchair in all situations, we transformed it into a whole family of modular upholstered...
Upholstery
$7,650 / item
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 51.19 in
Pangolin Pleated Leather Contemporary Retro Style Sofa by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Pangolin pleated leather sofa is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Sofa was inspired by the plight of the fragile...
Leather, Foam
$13,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13.75 in W 130 in D 59 in
Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
By Federica Biasi, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Samet is a modular sofa without rules, a multifunctional and configurable product that places the person as an active subject in the composition of their own space, encouraging them ...
Polyester
Abbracci Modular Sofa
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Abbracci modular sofa.
Textile
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Sherman Bertram
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman for The Sherman Bertram Company. USA, 1952 A rare and collectible sofa designed by Greta Grossman. This sofa appeared in the May 1952 edition of the Arts & Architecture magazine. The metal frame is in original vintage condition. The sofa has been fully restored and upholstered in a luxurious ebony suri bouclé Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric from the Sonoma Coast...
Iron
Vintage Cognac Leather Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs
By A. Alonzo Roche
Located in Oakville, CA
Vintage cognac leather Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs care of Greg and Roche Dry. While the company is originally from South Africa, all production is overseen in Lisbon, Portugal. Thi...
Leather
$23,681 / item
H 35.44 in W 116.93 in D 45.28 in
21st Century Beluga 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric and Legs in Hand-carved Wood
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Totally upholstered and particularly comfortable, armchairs and sofas from the Beluga line are characterized by soft and welcoming shapes. The elegance of the lines is enhanced by th...
Fabric, Beech
$17,280 / item
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 33.08 in
Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The primal sofa is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Brutalist style sofa was inspired by the rough, brutal beauty of Africa. The solid brass cast leg...
Brass
Modular Sofa by Casa Bella, 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede, Casa Bella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imagine a sofa that perfectly blends luxury, comfort, and design. This spacious, modular sofa is just that. Manufactured by Casa Bella in the 1980s, and in the style of the De Sede N...
Leather
Flexform Modular Sofa
By Flexform
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and comfort - the Modular Sofa by Flexform. Crafted with high quality materials and expert Italian craftsmanship, this sofa is a true statement pie...
Fabric
Model #109 Sofa by Theo Ruth Sofa for Artifort
By Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
This expertly restored beech frame Model #109 sofa by Theo Ruth features luxurious textured Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca "Nomad Taupe" upholstery. The fabric is cleverly reversed on th...
Upholstery, Beech
Nerthus WHITE Hemp, Black Teak and Indoor-Outdoor Sofa by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Nerthus sofa by Alexander Diaz Andersson is an indoor-outdoor sofa which has been inspired by the natural world and the responsibility to protect it. The Nerthus cuts a light sil...
Teak
Oberon Velvet Sofa Sectional by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Oberon sofa, is a contemporary sectional made of an expanse of blue velvet with a yellow velvet base detailing that makes it appear to be floating abov...
Velvet