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 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
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
$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
$140 / set
H 9.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.4 in
Vicente Wolf Wallis Flatware Set, Modern Stainless Steel, Korea
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
From renowned interior designer Vicente Wolf, the Wallis flatware set combines high quality, modern simplicity and timeless elegance into a unique set of flatware. Made by Sasaki Kor...
Stainless Steel
$4,469 / 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
$2,500 / set
H 7.88 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Odin Pattern Stainless Steel Flatware Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fulton, CA
A 42 piece set of "Odin" stainless steel flatware designed by Jens Quistgaard in Denmark for Dansk. Designed in Denmark, produced in Germany, circa 1960s. Each piece is signed. The s...
Stainless Steel
$12,000 / set
H 9.85 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in
Mappin & Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People. England, Early 20th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people, England, early 20th century. Complete for 12 people. A total of 130 pieces: 12 large kni...
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
$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
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
$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
$645Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
$455Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Silver-Plated Gilded Egg Cups Set of 5 Antique Mini Goblets, Gilded Egg Holder
Located in Wembley, GB
A fine set of five silver-plated egg cups, each richly decorated in an antique revival style with ornate repoussé floral and heraldic motifs. The interiors are gilded (gold-washed), ...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
$218Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 5.91 in
English Silver Mug Antique Cup Silver Plated Jug Handled Plain Drink Tankard
Located in Wembley, GB
English Silver-Plated Mug or Tankard with Handle, Mid-20th Century A handsome English silver-plated mug or tankard, dating from the mid-20th century, featuring a smooth cylindrical f...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
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