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 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
American Victorian Silver Plate Centerpiece
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian silver plate round scalloped shaped bowl with beaded top rim.
Silver
$1,633
H 1.19 in Dm 17.33 in
Lino Sabattini, Large silver-plated centerpiece / tray, Sabattini Italy 1970s
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Firenze, IT
Large silver-plated centerpiece / tray by Lino Sabattini Sabattini Italy 1970s H 3 cm / 44 cm diam. Marked on the base. Conditions: excellent, no defects
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
$3,759
H 8.39 in W 11.7 in D 8.67 in
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Silver Plate Centerpiece Card Tray, Germany, c. 1910
By Albert Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau Jugendstil silver plate centerpiece card tray or tazza of a nymph holding a dove, made by WMF in Germany c. 1910. This is one of the most iconic pieces of ...
Silver Plate
$4,800
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 25 in
Large & Very Ornate Hand Crafted Silver Plate Champagne Cooler / Centerpiece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the opulence of our extraordinary large and exquisitely handcrafted Italian silver plate barware champagne cooler and tableware decorative centerpiece. This magnificent p...
Silver Plate
Victorian Silver Plated Centerpiece, Cherub Design, 1890, USA
Located in Montreal, QC
This exuberant centerpiece is a playful addition to your dinner table. The central trilobed dish is hand-engraved with flowers and supported by three frolicing cherubs. The elaborate...
Silver Plate
$420Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.56 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
Vintage Rectangular Embossed Silver Plated Tray / Centerpiece by Olri, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in 1950s. This tray / centerpiece is made in hand embossed silver plated metal. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be consid...
Metal, Silver Plate
$150
H 4 in W 3 in D 3 in
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
Elegant French Silver-Plated Centerpiece by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Miami, US
This exquisite French silver-plated centerpiece exemplifies the artistry of Christofle, one of the most prestigious names in fine metalwork. Designed in an elegant oval-shaped shell ...
Silver Plate
Les Héritiers Large Gilded Enameled Ceramic Plate Centerpiece, 1990
By Les Héritiers
Located in Paris, IDF
This colourful enameled ceramic round plate was designed and produced by Les Héritiers in France in the early 1990s. This large plate has eye-catching pastel colors, with gilded deta...
Ceramic
English Victorian Silver Plate Centerpiece Basket
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate rectangular bowl with handle and fluted scroll edge.
$1,983 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 4.73 in
Jugenstil Silver Plate Centerpiece on Tray / Teaset by Karl Berghof, 1905
By Karl Berghof, J.P. Kayser Sohn
Located in Roma, IT
Jugendstil Centerpiece on Tray is a vintage decorative object realized in the 1905/1910. The lot includes: one coffee pot, one tea pot, one cream server, one sugar bowl and one rect...
Silver Plate
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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