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Michael Aram Candle Holders

American

Known for his intricate metal furniture, jewelry and housewares, Michael Aram is something of a throwback in the world of design: a hands-on maker, both artist and artisan. Aram’s idiosyncratic style and the inherent authenticity of each of his handmade designs have made him a favorite of contemporary collectors.

Aram — full name: Michael Aram Wolohojian — was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to a tight-knit Armenian family and grew up in Scarsdale, New York. He studied art in Florence, Italy, and at the Art Students League in New York.

While on a 1989 trip to India, Aram was exposed to metalworking traditions such as sand-casting and hand-forging, and he became entranced with these techniques. He stayed in the country to study metalsmithing and collaborated with local craftsmen on his own designs, and still maintains a workshop in New Delhi.

A few of Aram’s lines are based on simple geometric shapes, but the majority are inspired by nature, in particular trees, flowers and other plant life. Rendered in materials that range from silvered bronze to patinated brass to nickel-plated steel, Aram’s forms for such lines as Sleepy Hollow and Black Orchid are drawn directly from botanical sources. He is likely unusual among contemporary designers for sometimes using the same decorative motif for both furniture and tableware pieces but his works are warm, witty, well-made and unlike any you’ve seen before.

Find Michael Aram serveware, vases and other decorative objects and furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Michael Aram
Black Orchid Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram
Black Orchid Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram

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Michael Aram candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Michael Aram candle holders are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michael Aram candle holders, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original candle holders by Michael Aram were created in the modern style in united states during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candle holders by Robert Lee Morris, Towle Silversmiths, and Charles Hollis Jones. Prices for Michael Aram candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $1,387, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $495.
Questions About Michael Aram Candle Holders
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Michael Aram is a designer of intricate metal furniture, jewelry and housewares. The Armenian American designer’s idiosyncratic style and the uniqueness of each of his handmade pieces have made him a favorite of contemporary collectors. Made in materials that range from silvered bronze to patinated brass to nickel-plated steel, Aram’s lines, which include Sleepy Hollow and Black Orchid, are inspired by botanical sources. Aram sometimes uses the same decorative motif for both furniture and tableware pieces. Shop a collection of Michael Aram furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Michael Aram is manufactured in Noida, India, a city located about 45 miles from New Delhi. More than 200 skilled artisans work there and produce the brand's home décor and jewelry by hand. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Michael Aram decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, Michael Aram is Armenian in terms of his ethnic heritage. However, he was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and grew up in Scarsdale, New York. He studied art in Florence, Italy, and at the Art Students League in New York. Explore a collection of Michael Aram furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Michael Aram products are manufactured in India. The American brand operates its own factory in Noida, a city located about 45 miles from New Delhi, where the brand’s pieces are produced. Explore a range of Michael Aram furniture, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    Michael Aram's real name is Michael Aram Wolohojian. Known for his intricate metal furniture, jewelry and housewares, he is something of a throwback in the world of design: a hands-on maker, both artist and artisan. Aram’s idiosyncratic style and the inherent authenticity of each of his handmade designs have made him a favorite of contemporary collectors. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Michael Aram furniture, tableware and decorative objects.