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.
Eclipse sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
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
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
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
Air Sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
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
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
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
Sofa by Jens Risom for Risom Manufacturing
By Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three (3) seat sofa on a teak frame base retaining the original yellow upholstery.
Teak, Upholstery
Na Pali 3 Seat Sofa by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Na Pali 3 Seat Sofa by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 82 x W 190 x H 95 cm. Materials: Walnut, InsidherLand Bright Velvet Ref. Gold fabric. 60 kg. Available in different fabrics. The Na Pali sofa was designed as the original armchair, evoking the breathtaking landscape of Na Pali coast located on Kaua'i Island. The wooden sides extend as cliffs from the bottom to the top and the front feet get the form of the numerous sculpted needles across the landscape. Created by Architect Joana Santos Barbosa in 2012, InsidherLand is a Portuguese brand...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Sofa
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded w...
Fabric
Swedish Modern "Paradise" Sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
A modern Swedish "Paradise" Sofa by designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist (1925-1997) for Nordiska Kompaniet. Started in 1890, Nordiska Kompaniet is a manufacturing company that has coll...
Fabric, Mahogany
Figueroa 3 Seat Sofa by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Figueroa 3 Seat Sofa by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 90 x W 230 x H 90 cm. Materials: Brushed stainless steel, InsidherLand Blend Ref. 5 fabric. 95 kg. Available in different fabrics. ...
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Sofa Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Measures: Adjustable depth 87 cm - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
