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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1993 Vintage Michael Aram Flights of Fancy Skeleton Side / Dining Chair
By Michael Aram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Skeleton Chair, designed in 1993 by Michael Aram for his ‘Flights of Fancy’ Collection. This particular example is quite special as it has a hand-etched signa...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Dining Chairs Set of 12 Walnut, 1 Carver and 11 Side Chairs
By Lionel Rawlinson Limited 1
Located in Toronto, CA
Dining chairs walnut 1 arm and 11 side chairs 19th century styling made by Lionel Rawlinson pop off seats so upholstery can be easily changed. Solid sturdy chairs.
Walnut
4 French 1950s Dining / Side Beech Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
4 French 1950s beechwood and vinyl upholstered side chairs. Price is per chair.
Beech
1 Dakota Jackson Library Dining Side Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Library chairs designed and made by Dakota Jackson. A classic, straightforward design in natural Cordovan maple.
Maple
$2,910 / set
H 31.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Antique Pair of Classical Paint-Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Circa 1840
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Baltimore, Maryland classical paint-decorated fancy side chairs. Made of poplar and probably maple, the tablet crest with an applied scroll above two turned posts centering a...
Cane, Wood
Set of 6 vintage French Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
set of 6 1960's Dinning chairs.
$3,695 / set
H 36 in W 26 in D 24 in
Pair of Vintage Michael Taylor Style Braided Rattan Wicker Lounge Side Armchairs
By Wicker Works
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautiful pair of vintage woven rattan and wicker lounge armchairs featuring sculptural curved backs, gracefully sloping arms, and exceptional braided rattan detailing. Inspired by...
Rattan, Wood
$500 / item
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller circa 1960s. These collectible molded fiberglass shell seats are available in g...
Fiberglass
Verner Panton Vilbert Chair, 1993
By IKEA, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful colorful postmodern accent chair "Vilbert" by Verner Panton for Ikea 1993, in blue, purple, green, red and black formica with black edges. The structure follows geometric a...
Formica
Vintage Lane Perception Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Side Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Lane Perception Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Side Chair with Sculpted Bac...
Walnut
Large Set of 8 louis XVI Style Side Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
An exquisite set of eight French Louis XVI Style dining chairs, masterfully crafted to embody the timeless elegance and refined proportions that have made Louis XVI furniture one of...
Walnut
Pair of Thick Heavy Bent Lucite Dining Side Chairs Z Shape
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of heavy 1" thick bent Lucite Z-shape dining or side chairs.
Lucite
Set of Vintage Oak Dining Side Chairs, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A set of elegantly carved oak side chairs with a lattice back.
Cotton, Oak
Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cane inset back and chrome tubular frame. Fabric upholstered seat. Reupholstery recommended.
Chrome
$1,200 / set
H 44.5 in W 17 in D 21 in
Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of stunning and substantial wrought iron scroll back chairs in the French style with straight backs designed with central support, branching out in swooping arched forms with a ...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Horn Side Chair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage 24 horn side chair with original upholstery (could be redone0. The base of the chair is fashioned completely with horns as are the back and arms. The seat is of vintage cowhi...
Horn
Sold
H 32 in W 17 in D 19 in
Vintage 1990s Michael Aram Signed Flights of Fancy Metal Skeleton Accent Chair
By Michael Aram
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1990s Michael Aram skeleton chair. This sculptural accent chair is from Michael Aram's "Flights of Fancy" collection, a set of it...
Aluminum, Steel
Michael Aram Early Edition Skeleton Chair 1993
By Michael Aram
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic skeleton chair designed by Michal Aram. Signed Aram 93, also numbered under seat 0382, Width: 19" Depth: 21" Height: 31.5 Seat Height: 18.5 Seat Inside Width: 14.5 Seat...
Aluminum, Steel
Michael Aram Cast Aluminum Skeleton Chair
By Michael Aram
Located in Bridgeport, CT
As much a piece of Sculpture as a chair, the Skeleton Chair adds Drama and an Organic Modern vibe wherever you may choose to use it. Aram's iconic chair in cast aluminum. Signed. Su...
Aluminum
Michael Aram Cast Aluminum Skeleton Chair
By Michael Aram
Located in Bridgeport, CT
As much a piece of Sculpture as a chair, the Skeleton Chair adds Drama and an Organic Modern vibe wherever you may choose to use it. Aram's iconic chair in cast aluminum. Signed. Su...
Aluminum
Sold
H 32.25 in W 19.625 in D 24 in
Pair of Skeleton Chairs by Michael Aram Aluminum and Stainless Steel
By Michael Aram
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of skeleton chairs by Michael Aram aluminum and stainless steel. From Aram's 'Flights of Fancy' collection. Michael Aram Furniture is handcrafted...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Michael Aram Cast Aluminum Skeleton Chair
By Michael Aram
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Michael Aram's iconic chair in cast aluminum. Signed. Measures: height 32", width 17", depth 23", seat height 18" Very good condition.
Aluminum
Polished Aluminum Skeleton Form Chair
By Michael Aram
Located in Stamford, CT
A polished aluminum skeleton form side chair by Michael Aram.
Aluminum