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
$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
$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
$115
H 0.75 in W 7 in D 11.5 in
Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage lollipop shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel knife hidden in the handle. Constructed in solid end-grain teak. Designer: Jens Quistgaard Manufa...
Stainless Steel
$1,500
H 0.79 in W 14.18 in D 17.33 in
Don Shoemaker Large Serving Tray /Cutting Board Made with Different Woods
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
This is a Mexican wood tray, cutting board or serving platter made in 1960s in Michoacan, Mexico by Don Shoemaker. It is in excelllent condition and...
Hardwood
$522
H 1.19 in W 36.23 in D 7.88 in
Cutting Board or Wooden Chopping Old Patina, Brown Color, French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden cutting board, with its old patina. It is an object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, ...
Aluminum
Vintage Gorahan Silver Plate Bowl, Serveware, Good Condition
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage silverplate bowl Crafted by Gorham made in USA Measures 9” across the rim and stands 4” deep Wonderful for fruit, rolls, side dishes, or tabletop displays or center piece wit...
Silver Plate
$406
H 1.19 in W 14.97 in D 9.06 in
Cutting Board or Wooden Chopping Old Patina, Brown Color, French 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden cutting board, with its old patina. It is an object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, and in a condition consistent with i...
Wood
$1,700 / item
H 2 in W 30 in D 48 in
Large Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Serving Tray / Board with Brass Accent
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large contemporary ebonized serving board by Vincent Pocsik Carved walnut cutting board with ebonized finish. Natural food safe oil and wax finish. Vincent Pocsik finds the...
Walnut
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
19th Century French Butcher Block in original Paint
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century French butcher's block in original oxblood-coloured finish. Rectangular beechwood body standing on 4 feet with 2 large drawers and the original brass drop ring handle...
Beech
Primitive French Cutting Board
Located in Los angeles, CA
Primitive French Cutting Board
Wood
$1,482
H 1.97 in W 19.69 in D 9.26 in
Valenti Gold Plated Wild Boar / Pig Mid Century Carving Set, Spain, c. 1970
By Valenti
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very entertaining gold-plated wild-boar themed carving / chopping / cutting board with matching carving knife and meat fork, made by Valenti in Spain, c. 1970. Most...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel