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
$1,678
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
Silver Plated & Cut Crystal Centerpiece, Circa 1880
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French centerpiece embodies the opulence and refinement of the late 19th century, crafted in the neoclassical Empire style. The structure features a beautifully detail...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$3,824
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
Beautifully Crafted Lalique Centerpiece
By Lalique
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully crafted Lalique decorative centerpiece bowl with exterior design details. The piece is in great condition. Minor shelves wear. Maker's mark underneath. The centerpiece bo...
Crystal
$1,202
H 1.19 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Lino Sabattini Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece/Tray, 1970s Italy
By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Indulge in the grandeur of the 1970s design era with this remarkable and substantial Lino Sabattini Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece Tray. Crafted in Italy by the revered artisa...
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
Articulated Swan Silver Plate and Brass Centerpiece
Located in New Windsor, NY
Sold cast brass silver-plate swan with articulated wings. When the wings are raised an oval shaped interior cup is revealed. The cup is removable. Finely cast detail from the feather...
Silver Plate, Brass
$983
H 1.19 in Dm 18.51 in
Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous large round serving tray or centerpiece in silver-plated metal and tortoiseshell-effect lucite. This elegant and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is ...
Silver Plate
1990s Modern Design Silver Plated Italian Centerpiece by Mesa
By Francesco Bettoni, Lino Sabattini, Mesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic silver plated round centerpiece designed by Francesco Bettoni and manufactured by Mesa Italy in the Nineties, it's marked on the bottom and in good conditions overall. In ...
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
$2,404Sale Price|50% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 19.69 in
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
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