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.
$10,838 / item
H 27.5 in W 55.1 in D 31.9 in
Contemporary Modern Carson 2 Seat Sofa in Yellow Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Carson 2 Seat Sofa in Yellow Fabric by Collector Studio Your favorite sofa will be the one that allows you to relax in a way that make your mind go effortlessly....
Fabric, Oak
$3,904
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Yellow Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Yellow Verone Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real invitatio...
Upholstery
$4,186
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Yellow Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions lena 3 seater sofa in yellow como velvet upholstery. It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real invitation...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Italian Yellow Fabric Sofa, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian yellow fabric sofa, 1960s European Reupholstered.
Fabric
$4,421
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Yellow Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions lena 4 seater sofa in yellow como velvet upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real invitation to spend long Sundays with the family, comfortably seated in front of a warm fireplace. Influence of living spaces no doubt, but it is above all the love of warm atmospheres, which inspired this Lena sofa. To be honest, Lena is also the one we prefer at Popus, because it's the first name we gave to our daughter. It definitely looks a bit like her! Generous, relaxed, for those who love all the finer things in life, with that je ne sais quoi that makes you want to look at it and tell yourself you love it. More impartially, it is of all moods, and it will be the easy choice that will suit you at the right time. Solar signature in cognac velvet...
Upholstery
$3,422
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Yellow Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in Yellow Verone Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real invitat...
Upholstery
$3,669
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Yellow Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in Yellow Como Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real invitatio...
Upholstery
$4,116
H 28.35 in W 102.37 in D 37.41 in
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Yellow Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 4-seater sofa in yellow Verone velvet upholstery It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real invitatio...
Upholstery
$4,186
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 41.34 in
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Yellow Verone Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 seater sofa in Yellow Verone Velvet Upholstery Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile. A sober, plush line, with this famous detail that changes everyt...
Upholstery
$4,527
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 41.34 in
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Yellow Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Yellow Como Velvet Upholstery. Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile. A sober, plush line, with this famous detail that changes everyth...
Upholstery
Yellow Say Sofa by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow say sofa by Gentner Design. Dimensions: D 271 x W 86 x H 63.5 cm. Materials: fabric. COM available. Strong formal lines and geometric shapes seem like puzzle pieces that...
Fabric
Yellow Moreto Sofa by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Moreto Sofa by Dovain Studio. Dimensions: H 84 x W 240 x D 96 x SH 39 cm. Materials: Fabric, Wood. Dovain Studio Creative direction by Sergio Prieto, a Spanish artist-de...
Fabric, Wood
Saffron Yellow Kami Yon Sofa by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Saffron Yellow Kami Yon Sofa by Marc Sadler Dimensions: D 75 x W 174 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 35 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 33 kg. Available in different color options. Thi...
Other
Saffron Yellow Low Lita Love Low Sofa by OTTO Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Saffron Yellow Low Lita Love Low Sofa by OTTO Studio Designed by Paola Navone. Dimensions: D 80 x W 118 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 36 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 27 kg. Availa...
Other
Ochre Cut Sofa by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ochre Cut Sofa by Kann Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 230 x H 72 cm. Materials: Solid wood, steel, wood veneer, HR foam, fabric upholstery Kvadrat Baru 450 (90% wool, 10% nylon). Availa...
Steel
Mustard Timber 3 Seater Sofa by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mustard Timber 3 Seater Sofa by Kann Design Dimensions: D 104.5 x W 200 x H 75 cm. Materials: Solid wood, elastic belts, HR foam, fabric upholstery Kvadrat Vidar 472 (94% wool, 6% ny...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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