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 Black Granite and Bronze Cat Serving Tray c.1990
By Michael Aram
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage Michael Aram heavy, polished black granite serving tray accented by two sculpted bronze cat handles. Each figural cat serves as a sturdy grip, making this piece both ...
Granite, Bronze
Vintage Silver Dipped Shell Caviar Dish, Buccellati Style, 1990s
By Buccellati, Michael Aram, Aurelio Teno, Creel and Gow, Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a vintage Buccelatti style silver dipped real shell caviar or trinket dish, circa Late 20th Century. This gorgeous small dish is composed of a light yellow opened clam shell...
Nickel
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.5 in W 19.75 in D 13.75 in
Pair of Industrial Brass Serving Trays with Bronze Handles
Located in Lomita, CA
Design Savvy A striking pair of industrial-style brass serving trays, featuring substantial construction and beautifully aged surfaces that speak to early 20th-century craftsmanship....
Brass, Bronze
$595 / item
H 4 in Dm 8 in
fferrone Contemporary Abstract Black Small Serving Tray Decorative Sculpture
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Lift, too small size Simple. Elegant. Minimalist. The abstract contemporary black small serving tray titled Lift, Too will redefine the landscape o...
Steel
$905 / item
H 8 in Dm 12 in
fferrone Contemporary Abstract Large Black Serving Tray Decorative Sculpture
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Lift - large size Simple. Elegant. Minimalist. The abstract contemporary black serving tray titled lift will redefine the landscape of your table s...
Steel
Vintage Taverneau by Arthur Umanoff Serving Tray 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Offered is a 1960s Taverneau wood oblong tray platter designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor via his studio, Pantalcraft, made in Haiti. From his biography "All of Umanoff’s designs ...
Rattan, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 2 in W 28 in D 15.75 in
Serving Tray in Bronzed Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Lucite and nickel serving tray designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The tray is part of the ball collection that was originally created for Lucille ball and th...
Brass
Antique Black and Gold Tole Serving Tray or Wall Hanging
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Black and Gold Tole Serving Tray or Wall Hanging, Italy, early 20th century.
Metal
Eye Birchwood Serving Tray Blue
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection made of birchwood Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Wood
Exotic Wood Breakfast Serving Tray Macassar and Ebony
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Serving Tray Exotic Zebra Wood Macassar and Ebony Breakfast in Bed Tray 2.5 h x 24.5 w x 14 d Original unrestored vintage condi...
Ebony, Macassar
Eye Birchwood Serving Tray Sky
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The eye is a multicultural symbol of sheltering and protection made of Birchwood Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Wood
Hands Birchwood Serving Tray
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The hand means protection, sheltering and coyness made of Birchwood Measures: 32 x 15cm.
Wood
Vintage Firenze Italian Large Wood Serving Tray
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Firenze style Italian wood serving tray. This piece is full of detail and style. The base is conjoined by brass bullet like details that hold the piece together b...
Wood
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H 10.5 in Dm 2.5 in
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
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
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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