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 Signed Skeleton Chair Early Production
By Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Aram Early Production Signed Skeleton Chair This item was purchased new in New York City in 1999 & has had just one Owner Made of Aluminum with a Steel Support Leg in the ...
Metal, 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
Early Production Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this early production example of Hans Wegner's iconic CH24 Wishbone chair manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son. It features a red lacquer finish and woven pape...
Papercord, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 17 wide x 19.5 deep x 34.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 17.5 inches Good Vinta...
Cane, Wood
$7,850 / set
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
1950s Ultra Rare Michael Taylor for Baker , Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in North Canton, OH
Extraordinary set of 4 Michael Taylor for Baker Dining chairs. Fresh from upholstery these are pretty special chairs. Nearly impossible to replace. Beautiful Walnut Finish and brilli...
Walnut
Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice set of early 1950s DCM chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These are well-preserved second generation examples in a fetching birch and black combinatio...
Metal
$35,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.25 in W 14.75 in D 17 in
Set of Eight Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of eight early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of collectors pieces. Extremely rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part...
Wood
$7,450 / set
H 33 in W 23 in D 21.75 in
Set of 6 Modern Windsor Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Set of 6 modern Windsor Dining Chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. Two armchairs and four side chairs. This set comes with seat cushions that tie on to ...
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer
$5,000Sale Price / item|23% Off
H 29.25 in W 14.75 in D 17 in
Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of collectors pieces. Rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part of design history, re...
Wood
$11,000 / set
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 20.25 in
Michael Taylor Walnut 6 Dining Chairs Baker Furniture Far East Collection 1950s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Camden, ME
A refined set of six dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker’s celebrated Far East Collection, circa 1960s. This suite includes two armchairs and four side chairs, model 6...
Upholstery
$3,597 / set
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 No. 221 Wickerwork Chairs by Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1920s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 6 No. 221 Wickerwork Chairs by Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1920s Vintage Design A rare model with golden binding inlaid on the seat of beech chairs. Manufacturer's mark under ...
Straw, Wood
Four V-back Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four beautifully restored V-back dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor for Baker.
Walnut
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight Michael Taylor Margot labeled dining chairs featuring a weathered and distressed finish to mimic age. The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs mea...
Fabric, Wood