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.
Symbol Coffee Table, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Symbol Coffee Table, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Sold as a nesting set, Individual tables are also available for purchase. Listed price is for Grade A material. All ATR...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Pebble Coffee Table, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Pebble Coffee Table, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Sold individually, however designed to be nesting. Listed price is for Grade A material. Outdoor version is available w...
Stone, Marble, Onyx, Travertine
Geometrik I Coffee Table, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Geometrik I Coffee Table, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Sold Individually, but designed to be nested. Listed price is for Grade A material. All ATRA pieces are produced i...
Marble, Onyx, Quartz, Travertine
Geometrik II Coffee Table, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Geometrik II Coffee Table, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Sold Individually, but designed to be nested. Listed price is for Grade A material. All ATRA pieces are produced ...
Marble, Onyx, Alabaster, Limestone, Travertine, Brass
Aro Coffee Table, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Aro Coffee Table, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Listed price is for Grade 'Wood'. All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateliers — upholstery, wood, stone,...
Quartz, Marble, Travertine, Brass
Origami 'a' Coffee Table, by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
Origami 'a' Coffee Table, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Listed price is for Grade A material. All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateliers — upholstery, woo...
Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Auguste Piece 04 Onyx Limited Edition Coffee Table by Tristan Montabord-Marc
Located in Geneve, CH
Auguste Piece 04 Onyx Limited Edition Coffee Table by Tristan Montabord-Marc Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces Dimensions: D 87 x W 170 x H 26,5 cm. Materials: Onyx. Also available in Z...
Onyx
São Paulo, Contemporary Coffee Table, Made in Brazil
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Paris, IDF
The São Paulo Coffee Table is a refined interpretation of contemporary urban architecture, transforming the energy and geometric rhythm of Brazil's largest metropolis into a timeless...
Granite, Marble
Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 41.8 x D87.4 x H 34.6 cm. Materials: Olivia emperador marble. N I S H is a Cape Town based Fashion and Furniture des...
Marble
Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 87.4 x D 41.8 x H 34.6 cm. Materials: Olivia Emperador Marble. Prices based on polished finish with no detailing. Oth...
Marble
TORI Coffee Table, Contemporary Design, Made in Argentina
By Ries
Located in Paris, IDF
The Tori Coffee Table transforms the enduring strength of cast aluminum into a sculptural centerpiece defined by rhythm, proportion, and material honesty. Entirely handcrafted using ...
Aluminum
Berliner Coffee Table by Aguirre Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Berliner coffee table by Aguirre Design Dimensions: L 152.4 X W 96.5 X H 35.6 cm Materials: Solid maple with grey oxidized finish and brushed stainless steels inserts Pedestals in solid maple with grey oxidized finish Rustic yet refined the Berliner coffee table is handcrafted with two uneven Maple slabs. It also features two stainless steel inserts for balanced contrast. Top rests on two solid Maple pedestals. Table is hand-finished in a light gray stain. Combining traditional craftsmanship and contemporary elegance, Aguirre Design is an American company that creates extraordinary luxury furnishings, one-of-a-kind custom pieces, and unique décor items for the modern home. Sculptural yet functional, the collections are inspired by the minimalist forms found in nature and use such elemental materials as wood, metal, and leather to forge a connection between rusticity and refinement, the past and the future. Each piece is conceived in the family-owned studio’s downtown New York City headquarters, and then handmade in their Long Island City warehouse with meticulous attention to detail and high-quality standards. With more than 25 years of experience crafting singular items that tell a story, owner and founder Mauricio Aguirre provides the guiding vision for the brand. Sons Mateo Aguirre and David...
Stainless Steel
