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.
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Black Orchid Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Black Orchid" Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram, a captivating addition to your home décor collection. Crafted with meticulou...
Nickel
Michael Aram Original Vintage Modern Sculptural Bronze and Brass Candle Holder
By Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare decorative object- a brass modern candlestick holder in sculptural shape. it holds three candles. Constructed with brass. Functions as...
Brass
Link Candle Holder Set of Five by Michael Dreeben, Modern Brass Design
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
The Link Candle Holder is a modular system that can be expanded to any size, available in cast brass. Sold as a set of five. (not available in cast ...
Brass
Neoclassic Bronze Candle Holders
Located in Tampa, FL
A very unusual and attractive pair of tapered French bronze candle holders. circa 1800s.
Bronze
$450 / set
H 6.13 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Sculptural Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalist-style vintage candleholders (ca. 1970s, USA). Sculptural forms each composed of two flat solid brass pieces which connect to form a standing figure with a cradle at the top...
Brass
Smithsonian Institution Brass Candlestick Holder by Baldwin
By Baldwin Brass
Located in Medina, OH
(1) 3.75" Polished Brass Candlestick created by Baldwin Brass company and commissioned for the Smithsonian Institution, in perfect vintage condition. Behold the epitome of classic c...
Brass
Pair of Bronze Verdigris Art Nouveau Sculptural Candle Holders
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage candle holders features cast bronze construction with striking floral stems and bases supporting conical candle holders with flared out rims. The stems are sculpted a...
Bronze
Pair of sculptural brutalist candle holders
Located in Diest, BE
Pair of sculptural brutalist candle holders Spain 1960s
Iron
$320 / set
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.2 in
Pair of Sculptural Brass and Black Ring Candle Holders, Postmodern, 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
Strikingly architectural and refined, this pair of Postmodern candleholders exemplifies the sculptural sophistication of 1980s European design. Each piece features a bold black circu...
Metal, Brass
$880
H 10.04 in Dm 8.27 in
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Massive Brass Candle Holder by Michael Harjes 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
It was designed by Michael Harjes (1926-2006) and manufactured by Harjes Metalkunst (1912), the family business in Germany. The candlestick is in excellent condition and has a deep g...
Brass
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Candlestick Holders made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An elegant set for a beautiful table. * Pair of Pewter Candlestick Holders fit for two candles * Designer: Ju...
Pewter
$4,891 / set
H 23 in W 3 in D 3 in
White candle holder, set of four marble white candlestick holder by P. Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Paul Mathieu designed these elegant white candle holder in marble for Stephanie Odegard Co. Ltd. Solid pieces of marble are turned to create these delicate designs. The marble is hand-carved to make these marble candle sticks...
Marble
Michael Aram Black Orchid Bowl
By Michael Aram
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant steel bowl features striking nickel-plated handle formed by long twisting stem of flowering orchid draped around the bowl. The dark color and organic, natural, Art Deco style...
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Ceramic Candle Holder – Handbuilt Organic Form Candle Holder
Located in Istanbul, TR
This sculptural ceramic candle holder is designed as a quiet interplay between form and light. The piece features an enclosed, cave-like structure that softly diffuses the candle’s g...
Stoneware
Aluminum "Cityscape" Menorah by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Aluminum Menorah in the style of the "Cityscape" series by Paul Evans. This very cool piece was designed by Michael Aram.
Metal, Aluminum