Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

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.

Creator: Michael Aram

Large Minimalist Two Tone Brass & Bronze Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Aram

$380Sale Price|20% Off

Large Minimalist Two Tone Brass & Bronze Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Aram

By Michael Aram

Located in San Diego, CA

A large minimalist two tone brass and bronze vase / candle holder signed by Michael Aram, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 11....

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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Michael Aram Wisteria Collection Hammered Nickel Silver Plated Small 4" Vase

$120 / item

Michael Aram Wisteria Collection Hammered Nickel Silver Plated Small 4" Vase

By Michael Aram

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Michael Aram Wisteria Collection Hammered Nickel Silver Plated Twig Branch Small 4" Vase (Multiple quantity available). Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 3" W x 3" D.

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Late 20th Century Modern Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Michael Aram Tooled Silver Metal, Enamel Two Part Box With Brass Flower Top 90's

$438Sale Price|25% Off

H 4 in W 5 in D 5 in

Michael Aram Tooled Silver Metal, Enamel Two Part Box With Brass Flower Top 90's

By Michael Aram

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely small round 2 part box is an early piece of the designs of MIchael Aram's work from the early 90's. It is a tooled design silver metal on the top of the box with a black...

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1990s Indian Modern Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Silver Plate Hammered Cornucopia Style Vase with Ball Tip Detail

$525

H 10 in W 5 in D 14 in

Silver Plate Hammered Cornucopia Style Vase with Ball Tip Detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful hand-hammered, hand-crafted Silver plate Vase in the shape of a cornucopia. The vase has a brilliant shine and is impressive as a stand-alone sculptural piece of filled...

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20th Century Modern Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate

Vase Genke CS3 - Contemporary Minimalist Decor in Brass and Steel by Noom

$583 / item

H 14.97 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Vase Genke CS3 - Contemporary Minimalist Decor in Brass and Steel by Noom

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

Genke Vase — part of the Suprematic Collection by NOOM, designed by Kateryna Sokolova, embodies the brand’s signature fusion of contemporary, bold, sculptural design with functional ...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ekster Metal Vase CS9 - Minimalist bold design by Noom in Brass and Steel

$677 / item

H 15.36 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

Ekster Metal Vase CS9 - Minimalist bold design by Noom in Brass and Steel

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

Ekster vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist move...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Steel

Elsa Rady postmodern silver plate vase

$675

H 6.75 in Dm 5.5 in

Elsa Rady postmodern silver plate vase

By Elsa Rady

Located in Winnetka, IL

A silver plate vase by Elsa Rady for Swid Powell

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1990s Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate

Brutalist Bronze Candle Holder, Michael Harjes

$4,383

H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Brutalist Bronze Candle Holder, Michael Harjes

By Michael Harjes

Located in Neuss, NW

Brutalist candleholder by Michael Harjes from the 1970s. High-quality bronze frame with nine movable arms. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible att...

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1970s German Vintage Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Photo Frame, Cast Bronze, India, 1999

$175

H 6 in W 8 in D 4 in

Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Photo Frame, Cast Bronze, India, 1999

By Michael Aram

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Easel Photo Frame with original box. The Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Collection, including the photo frame, celebrates the representation of flora and...

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Late 20th Century Indian Organic Modern Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

English Silver Plated Decorative Vase

$1,498

H 11.5 in Dm 5 in

English Silver Plated Decorative Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful English silver plated decorative vase with exterior floral design details. The vase is in great condition. Maker's mark undersigned....

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Late 19th Century English Antique Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Josef Hoffmann Pair of Hammered Silver Vases

$68,000

H 8.25 in W 3 in D 2.75 in

Josef Hoffmann Pair of Hammered Silver Vases

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

Hoffmann encountered an abundance of classical forms during his studies in Rome in 1896, which influenced his designs. The vases reference both the elegant form of a folding fan and ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Hammered Copper Vase

$4,800

H 23 in W 10.5 in D 7 in

Hammered Copper Vase

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Turkish hammered copper vase with elephant details on sides. Measurements: Height: 23" Width: 10.5" Depth: 7"

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1920s Moroccan Vintage Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Pucci Spider Vase with Two Candle Holders

$2,627Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

Pucci Spider Vase with Two Candle Holders

By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci

Located in Munich, DE

Gorgeous painted ceramic vase plus two candle holders with gold trimmings in relief in spider form by Pucci. The Company “Ceramiche Pucci”, founded by Ing. Domenico Pucci in 1947 in ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Gold Plated Adam & Eve Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Michael Aram

$375 / set

H 6.75 in W 10.75 in D 1.25 in

Gold Plated Adam & Eve Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Michael Aram

By Michael Aram

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous gold plated "Adam & Eve" magnifying glass and letter opener set by Michael Aram, circa 2010s. This desk accessory set was part of the Michael Aram 25th Anniversary Comm...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Previously Available Items

Set of Six Brutalist Style Nugget Top Drink Coasters by Michael Aram

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H 1.75 in W 4.125 in D 1.125 in

Set of Six Brutalist Style Nugget Top Drink Coasters by Michael Aram

By Michael Aram

Located in San Diego, CA

A really cool and hard to find set of six brutalist style nugget top drink coasters by Michael Aram, circa 1990s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.125"W x 4....

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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Nickel

Contemporary Modern Gold Gilt Metal Decorative Vase Signed Michael Aram, 1980s

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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 3.5 in

Contemporary Modern Gold Gilt Metal Decorative Vase Signed Michael Aram, 1980s

By Michael Aram

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a brilliant decorative vase, made of gilded metal, signed by Michael Aram, circa the 1980s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 14" W x 3.5" D x 10.5...

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1980s American Vintage Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gold Michael Aram Rock Compotes

Sold

H 5 in Dm 6.5 in

Pair of Gold Michael Aram Rock Compotes

By Michael Aram

Located in Miami, FL

Offered for sale is a pair of Michael Aram gold "Rock Compote" dishes. Great for serving or for displaying pillar candles. Each is signed beneath the b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Waste Basket by Michael Aram

Sold

H 18 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Waste Basket by Michael Aram

By Michael Aram

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Michael Aram designed vessel or waste basket. Could also be an umbrella stand. Basket measures: 11.5" wide, 11.5" deep and 18" high.

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1980s American Vintage Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Decorative, Nickel Plated Vase by Michael Aram

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H 10 in W 14 in D 3.25 in

20th Century Decorative, Nickel Plated Vase by Michael Aram

By Michael Aram

Located in Astoria, NY

A nickelplated and brass decorative vase circa 1980s by Michael Aram. Michael Aram is an American born artist who works primarily in metal. After studying fine art and living as ...

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Late 20th Century American Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Michael Aram vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Michael Aram vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original vases and vessels by Michael Aram were created in the modern style in unknown during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Lundberg Studios, Fish Design, and Brother Thomas Bezanson. Prices for Michael Aram vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $475 and can go as high as $695, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $585.

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Questions About Michael Aram Vases and Vessels

Who is Michael Aram?
1 Answer
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.
Where is Michael Aram manufactured?
1 Answer
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.
Is Michael Aram Armenian?
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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.
Where are Michael Aram products made?
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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.
What is Michael Aram's real name?
1 Answer
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.

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