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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Elegant Set of Six Modern Chrome Sconces Signed by Michael Aram ( four are sold
By Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might have it in our stor...
Set of Four Moderne Style Brass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian 1960s, moderne style hammered bronze sconces with two lights. Priced in pairs, sold in pairs. Measurements: Height 20", width 8", deep3 3/4".
Metal
Set of Four Neoclassic Gilt Metal Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940s French gilt metal single light sconces with beaded details. Measurements: Height: 12" Width: 10.5" Depth: 5.5
Bronze
Set of Six Anglo Indian Amber Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six Anglo Indian circa 1950's single-light sconces with carved wood backplates and amber glass hurricanes. Priced and sold per pair. Me...
Metal
Set of Four Moderne Style Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of 1940s French moderne style double light sconces with round backplates. Sold in pairs. Measurements: 13" height, 14.5" wide, 6 1/4" deep.
Metal
Set of Four Moderne Glass Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1960's, Italian molded glass sconces with 2 interior lights each. Sold per the pair. Measurements: Height: 19.75" Width: 4.5" Depth: 5"
Glass
Set of Four French Bronze Sconces with Leaves. Sold per Pair.
Located in New York, NY
Set of circa 1950's French patinated bronze sconces with leaf motif. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 21.5" Width: 7" Depth: 6.75"
Metal
$2,250 / set
H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Set of Four 1960s Italian Blue Glass and Chrome Sconces by Veca Italy
By VECA
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four 1960s Italian Blue Glass and Chrome Sconces by Veca Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably midcentury—this set of four wall sconces by Veca, Italy (circa 1960s) showcases th...
Chrome
Set of Four French Art Deco Sconces Signed by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Set of four French Art Deco sconces signed by Degue. Clear frosted glass shades with floral basket motifs. Held by brass deco frames. Has been re wire for American use. Re plating up...
Glass
Set of Four Silver and Mirror Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1940s French etched mirror single light sconces with silver finish. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 4.5" Depth: 4.5"
Mirror
$5,883 / set
H 12.8 in W 8.86 in D 4.14 in
Set of Four Large Wall Sconces by Kaiser, Chrome and Glass, circa 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Set of four large mid -century wall lights by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1960s. The wall are made of enameled metal, chrome and thick textured glass. Socket : each four x e14 (E...
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Neoclassic Silver Plated Sconces. Sold pr. pair
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of four silver plated neoclassic sconces with original finish and patina in a neoclassic style. Measures: 9" height 10.5" width 5" depth.
Bronze
Set of Four Bronze Lyre Neoclassic Sconces. Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four, circa 1920s American lyre shaped double arm sconces with mirrored backs. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 8.75" Depth: 4" Width/Length: 7"
Bronze