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 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
$225 / set
H 1.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Stieff Smithsonian Silver Plated Presidential Wine Bottle Coaster - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stieff "Smithsonian Institution" Silver Plated Presidential Wine Bottle Coasters - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 5" W x 5" D.
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coaster
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver and glass wine bottle coaster by Frank M. Whiting Co., circa early 20th century, Massachusetts, USA. Piece is sterling silver and...
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century English Antler & Silver Pewter Wine Coaster
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish vintage English rustic antler and silver pewter wine coaster. Hallmarks on top and bottom of base. The perfect accent piece for your barware! The diameter of the coaster i...
Pewter
$800Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 5.5 in
Pair of Christofle Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holders Coasters C. 1910
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Christofle Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holders Coasters C.1910. Stylised Art Nouveau silver plate coasters in remarkable condition for the a...
Silver Plate
$1,450
H 2.5 in Dm 7 in
Georgian 'George IV' Sterling Silver-Mounted Wood Wine/Champagne Bottle Coaster
By John & Thomas Settle
Located in New York, NY
Large, Georgian (George IV) Period, sterling silver-mounted wood wine/champagne bottle coaster, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1820, ...
Sterling Silver
$950
H 7 in W 7.75 in D 5.5 in
Roberts and Belk Art Nouveau Silver Plated Champagne Chiller Wine Bottle Coaster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Art Nouveau Silver Plated Twin Handle Sculptural Champagne Chiller Wine Bottle Coaster by Roberts and Belk, Sheffield. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x ...
Silver Plate
$225
H 2 in W 5 in D 5 in
Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Fretwork Draped Mahogany Wine Bottle Coaster
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheffield Edwardian Silver Plated Fretwork Draped Mahogany Wine Bottle Coaster. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 5" W x 5" D.
Silver Plate
Pair of Edwardian Silver Plated English Wine Coasters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Edwardian silver plated English wine coasters.
Silver Plate
English Silver Wine Bottle Holder
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English wine bottle display holder or coaster of fine plate silver, featuring a serpentine scalloped top edge, pierced design around the circ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage Wilton Armetale "Wyland" Signed Wine Bottle Coaster, Circa 1970s
By Robert Wyland
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Wilton Armetale "Wyland" Wine Bottle Coaster, circa 1970s. A refined example of American mid-20th century tableware/barware, this vintage Wilton Armetale "Wyland" wine bottle...
Aluminum
Tiffany & Co. New York Silver Plate Wine Bottle Coaster with Liner Insert
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Tiffany & Co. New York, a silver soldered bottle coaster with a removable liner insert, circa 1950- 1960s. The liner fits into the coaster to prevent a chilled bottle of wine from dripping condensation into the coaster. A heavily chased roped design edges the coaster. Marked: Tiffany & Co. numbered, silver soldered extra plate...
Silver Plate
$150
H 1 in W 13 in D 8 in
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
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
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