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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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
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
$4,550 / set
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
French Gilded Flatware Called "Bien Aimée" 180 Pieces Chambly Mid 20th
By CHAMBLY
Located in Paris, FR
Typical French style the Rocaille matches so well with all fine porcelain, setting a romantic table with gold color fatware is making any party enjoyable, joyful. This set is all gil...
Silver Plate
$2,000 / set
H 0.13 in W 7.75 in D 0.75 in
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 Piece Dessert Set in Case, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 piece dessert service in case, circa 1880.
Silver
$1,298Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.5 in Dm 3.25 in
Art Deco Hammered Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker / Set c.1930
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent cocktail set which came to us as a set but started life on two different sides of the Atlantic; New York meets London! The cocktail shaker was made by the top-notch ...
Silver Plate
$160 / set
H 0.75 in W 0.75 in D 5.25 in
Art Nouveau Hildesheim Rose Silver Plate Cake Fork Flatware Set German, 6 Pieces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau flatware set of 6 cake forks. Made of silver plate metal, it will make a nice addition to any table. Forks 5 1/4" high. The set included 6 flatware pieces and...
Silver Plate
$2,350 / set
H 6 in Dm 3 in
Six Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Miami, FL
Six Mauro Manetti silver plate animal heads stirrup, goblets, cups, made in Italy. We have the Hunting collection of a German shepherd, Labrador, deer, rabbit, donkey, boar. All ma...
Metal, Silver Plate
$98Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 0.75 in W 7.25 in D 1 in
Vintage Silverplated Salad/Luncheon Forks/SETS OF 10
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 30 vintage silverplated salad/luncheon forks are stamped "International Silver Co." The tines are sharp for easy piercing. There is an undeciph...
Silver Plate
Small Silver Plated Canister with Hinged Lid
Located in Sheffield, MA
The small vintage silver plated canister or storage box has a fully hinged lid.
Silver Plate
$4,668
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
BOREAL Art Deco 118 Pc Silvered Flatware Set Luc Lanel Christofle in case
By Luc Lanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco silver plated cutlery set BOREAL 118 pc. Designed by Luc Lanel for Christofle. France. Model designed in 1929. Production: Mid Century. The set is contained in a 4 drawer ...
Metal, Silver Plate
$2,800 / set
H 2.37 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
Set of 4 Christofle 'Gallia' silver plated Figural Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Christofle 'Collection Gallia' - design by artist Eugène Volynkine (often attributed to Edouard Marcel Sandoz). A set of four French Art Deco silvered figural salt & pepper shakers. ...
Silver Plate
$809 / set
H 5.12 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Set of 6 Vintage Sherry Goblets, Spanish, Silver Plate, Celebration Liqueur Tot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.7882 This is a set of 6 vintage sherry goblets. A Spanish, silver plate celebration liqueur tot, dating to the late 20th century, circ...
Silver Plate
$4,475 / set
H 3.25 in W 17.5 in D 11 in
Exquisite Early Victorian Silver Plate Flatware Set for Dessert, Fruit and Nuts
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate silver and mother-of-pearl, silver plate flatware set. Original box with shield crest and fittings and was originally commissioned...
Silver Plate
$899 / set
H 2.75 in W 14 in D 10.75 in
Antique English Silver Plated & Ornately Engraved Boxed Fish Set: 24 Pieces
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique boxed set of silver plated flatware is hallmarked, but the specific maker could not be identified. It is presumed this fish set was made in England in approximately 1920...
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