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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Michael Aram Botanical Leaf Black Granite & Silver Plated 13" x 8" Cheeseboard
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
Michael Aram Botanical Leaf Black Granite and Silver-Plated Cheeseboard. The piece is in good condition and measures 13" W x 8" D x 1" H. The Michael Aram Cheese Boards are stunning ...
Granite, Silver Plate
Michael Aram Leaf Laurel Silver Wine Bottle Coaster
By Michael Aram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Aram botanical leaf laurel polished nickel plate and cork wine bottle coaster The Laurel Collection is inspired by the beauty and movement of curved leaves and bowing branche...
Metal, Aluminum
Iron Age by Michael Aram Black Oxidized Stainless Steel Flatware Set 31 Pcs
By Michael Aram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Iron Age by Michael Aram “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood Jr. & Phil Dreis. (Not pictured in the book)...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Michael Aram Skeletal System Bone Boneware 3 Piece Abstract Serving Set
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 3 piece serving set designed by Michael Aram. The heavy silver plated set has a wonderful skeletal design and sometimes referred to as "Bone or Boneware". Comes with the or...
Silver Plate
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Aram Black Orchid Pitcher
By Michael Aram
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant steel pitcher features striking nickel-plated handle formed by two crossing stems of flowering orchids. The dark color and organic, natural, Art Deco style of the handle jux...
Stainless Steel
Michael Aram Twig Hand Hammered Stainless Steel Silver Plated Small Goblet Cup
By Michael Aram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Aram Twig Hand Hammered Stainless Steel Silver Plated Small Goblet Cup. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 3" W x 3" D.
Silver Plate
Michael Aram Silver Plate Centerpiece Tray, Hand-Crafted, USA, 1990
By Michael Aram
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple, Michael Aram design, this plate-tray is suitable anywhere, especially as a centerpiece. Useful, elegant, modern, never used. ref. O/4994.
Silver Plate
$179 / item
H 1.6 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Two-sided Maple Wood Cutting Board and Serving Plate, Quadrato, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beauty meets function. This two-sided cutting board is made with European maple butcher block and carved at the corners with an ergonomic shape for easy lifting and handling. It’s a dinner party staple accommodating your laborious food preparation on the broad, flat side of the board while your appetizer compositions can take shape on the distinctly scalloped side. Designed in Brooklyn by Italian-born architect Ale Preda for Miduny, this artisanal product is made in Italy by master craftsmen. This board design comes in two versions. Quadrato, the square version featured in this listing, measures 15.75" x 15.75" x 1.6" thick. It feels large, heavy and professional. Food safe finish. Maple from an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified mill. You’ll be confident to show off those German knife...
Maple
$219 / item
H 1.6 in W 15.75 in D 23.5 in
Two-sided Maple Wood Cutting Board and Serving Plate, Rettangolo, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beauty meets function. This two-sided cutting board is made with European maple butcher block and carved at the corners with an ergonomic shape for easy handling. It’s a dinner party staple accommodating your laborious food preparation on the broad, flat side of the board while your appetizer compositions can take shape on the distinctly scalloped side. Designed in Brooklyn by Italian-born architect Ale Preda for Miduny, this artisanal product is made in Italy by master craftsmen. This board design comes in two versions. Rettangolo, the rectangular version featured in this listing, measures 23.5" x 15.75" x 1.6" thick. It feels large, heavy, and professional. Food safe finish. Maple from an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified mill. You’ll be confident to show off those German knife...
Maple
$185 / item
H 17.75 in W 10.25 in D 0.45 in
Large Maple Cutting Board from the Deborah Ehrlich Collection
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Designed by Deborah Ehrlich and made in Rhode Island by the same master craftsman who makes her chairs - the simplicity and elegance of this maple cutting board speaks to the collect...
Maple
$4,531 / set
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
French Gilded Flatware Called "Bien Aimée" 180 Pieces Chambly Mid 20th
By CHAMBLY
Located in Paris, FR
Typical French style the Rocaille matches so well with all fine porcelain, setting a romantic table with gold color fatware is making any party enjoyable, joyful. This set is all gil...
Silver Plate
English 19th Century Bread Board
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
A stunning English 19th Century hand carved sycamore bread board. In lovely original condition, Circa 1880.
Wood
Set of 12 Dachshund Vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests
By Gallia
Located in Westport, CT
Set of twelve Dachshund dog silver plated knife rests, vintage in very good look to be unused from the 1950s.
Silver Plate
Sold|$688
H 11 in W 14.5 in D 6 in
Georgian House Roberts & Belk Stainless Silverplate English Flatware, 65 pcs
By Georgian House 1
Located in Plainview, NY
Georgian House Robert & Belk Stainless Silverplate English Flatware with Original Box, 65 pcs: A distinguished offering of classic refinement, this 65-piece Georgian House in collab...
Silver Plate
Danish Vintage Teak Serving Trays 1960s Set of 4
By Wiggers, Silva
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish vintage teak serving trays 1960s set of 4. Danish Mid-Century Modern teak trays. This set consists of: A large oval tray by Silva, ...
Glass, Teak
$425 / item
H 1.5 in W 12 in D 21 in
Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Cutting Board with Brass Accent
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary ebonized cutting board by Vincent Pocsik Carved walnut cutting board with ebonized finish. Natural food safe oil and wax finish. Vincent Pocsik finds the balan...
Walnut
$165 / item
H 15.5 in W 9.25 in D 0.45 in
Medium Maple Cutting Board from the Deborah Ehrlich Collection
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Designed by Deborah Ehrlich and made in Rhode Island by the same master craftsman who makes her chairs - the simplicity and elegance of this maple cutting board speaks to the collect...
Maple
Shiny Black 1960s Rörstrand Vintage Pitcher Vase, Sweden
By Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Black porcelain midcentury modern pitcher vase with large handle and lined relief decor manufactured by Rörstrand in the 1960s. Stamped unde...
Porcelain
Contemporary Carved Walnut Cutting Board with Brass Accent
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary natural cutting board by Vincent Pocsik. Carved walnut cutting board with natural finish. Natural food safe oil and wax finish. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance bet...
Walnut
Michael Aram Bone Silver Plate Flatware Set of 22 Pieces , 1990s
By Michael Aram
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Michael Aram Bone Silver Plate Flatware Set of 22 Pieces , 1990s Rare set of unique Aram's 'Boneware' Collection comprised of four knives, four large soup spoons, three dinner forks,...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 21.5 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Michael Aram Hollywood Regency Silver Plated 3 Tier Pastry Display Stand
By Michael Aram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Aram Hollywood Regency "Faux Bamboo" Silver Plated 3 Tier Pastry Display Stand with Removable Trays. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 21.5" H x 13.25" W x 13.25" D.
Silver Plate
Michael Aram Polished Silver Leaf Decorative Candy Dish
By Michael Aram
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Michael Aram Decorative Silver Leaf Candy Dish Polished Aluminum Forest Leaf Design 8 x 6 x 2 tall Luxury Home Decor at Neiman Marcus signed by ...
Metal, Aluminum
Michael Aram Gold Plated Apple Honey Pot
By Michael Aram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gold-plated apple honey pot from Michael Aram. Great decorative apple sculpture. This apple lidded dish is gold plated with an oxidized bronze stem and e...
Metal
Bottle Cooler or Ice Bucket by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful ice bucket from the famous artisti Michael Aram - an idea for Christmas gift - O/5921.
Iron
Michael Aram Eagle Talon Claw Tongs
By Michael Aram
Located in Ferndale, MI
Metalware designer, Michael Aram's eagle talon claw tongs. Perfect as ice tongs for your bar. Signed.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 25 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Silver Plated Wine Ice Bucket by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous, silver plated champagne or ice bucket, with handles, by Michael Aram, circa 1970s-1980s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 11.5" W x 8...
Silver Plate
Michael Aram Silver Plate Serving Pieces I LOVE YOU Valentines Day Gift
By Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cleaver design by Michael Aram - serving pieces in silver plate that say I 'LOVE' U. Perfect for your Chef "mate' or as a wedding serving set! Gifts for any bride, groom, or chef!...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 2.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Black Marble Serving Tray with Brutalist Bronze Cat Handles by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool serving tray for cheese and crackers or bread. Black marble base with two "kool cat" brutalist bronze handles. Designed by American a...
Michael Aram Cast Aluminium Flint Collection Rectangular Tray
By Michael Aram
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome cast aluminium rectangular tray by Michael Aram for his flint collection. In fabulous previously owned condition with original box, circa 21st century. This flint rectang...
Aluminum
Sold
H 2 in W 12.25 in D 9 in
Michael Aram Geometric Cheese Board Polished Stainless Steel and Black Granite
By Michael Aram
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome cheese board by Michael Aram for his Geometric Series in polished stainless steel and black granite. This previously owned piece is in fabulous condition with original box, ...
Granite, Stainless Steel
Michael Aram - Large Shell
By Michael Aram
Located in Norwalk, CT
Very detailed cast aluminum large-scale shell dish for Michael Aram, circa 1990. Very glam. Signature button on underside.