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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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
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
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
New Modern Serving Tray in Marble Creator Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Serving tray in black Marquinia, red Levanto and white Michelangelo marble. Size: 40 x 19 x 4 cm, 15.7 x 7.5 x 1.6 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Romeo, Homage Collection by...
Marble
Triple Shell Serving Piece in Vintage Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Serving piece triple shell all in brass in vintage brass finish. With black granite base. Also available in nickel finish.
Granite, Brass, Nickel
$630Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 1.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
120 Piece Vintage Franciscan Apple Pattern Dinnerware Hand Painted USA England
By Franciscan China 1
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage china set in the apple pattern by Franciscan has doubles of many pieces suitable for large gatherings. Includes 120 hand painted pieces...
Porcelain
Dutch Silver Dessert Set by Gerritsen, 1907
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver dessert set by Gerritsen, 1907 A set of 12 Dutch silver dessert spoons and a Silver large serving spoon with twisted and oval shape...
Silver
$49Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 2.09 in
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4, Alveston Condiment Set, Super Set, Modernist
By Robert Welch, Old Hall Earthenware Co.
Located in London, GB
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4 'Alveston' condiment set Stainless steel with black plastic inserts Very good condition, with only light marks Makers stamp to underside of ea...
Stainless Steel
Ridgeway Blue Willow 19 Piece Serving Set
By Ridgway Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This serving set has a large serving or vegetable bowl. There are six soup or serving bowls. There are six cereal bowls and six desert plates. There is a ...
Pottery
$12,500 / set
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 241 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and jewelry. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanshi...
Silver Plate
$676 / item
H 1.58 in W 11.82 in D 16.03 in
New Modern Serving Tray in Nero and White Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Serving tray in black Marquinia and White Michelangelo Marble. Size: 40.7 x 30 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Danese, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo C...
Marble
$2,520 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
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
Spode Fleur de Lys Red & Gold Bone China Fluted Chelsea Tea Pot
By Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Spode, England, a Fleur De Lys-Red Tea Pot in the fluted Chelsea shape. The Fleur de Lys pattern was introduced in 1961 and remained active until 1994, now discontinued. A bone china tea pot...
Ceramic
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
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 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 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