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
Set of Four Chairs Italian Production
Located in bari, IT
Set of four wooden chairs with red fabric seat of the period Italian production 1960s.
Fabric, Beech
Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain...
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain...
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Early Production Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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
$7,800 / set
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
Set of Michael Taylor Neoclassical White Klismos Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and refined set of five labeled "White Klismos" dining chairs by Michael Taylor Designs comprising of two host armchairs and three side chairs. The chairs are constructed f...
Wood, Leather, Lacquer
$9,875
H 31 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of 10 Multicolored Original Production Eames Dining Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of ten different color Herman Miller fiberglass dining chairs. Original production, not the new ersatz ones. All in good condition with all screws and feet intact. All signed and...
Metal
$34,900Sale 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 Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
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
$4,900Sale Price / item|24% 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
$19,145 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.86 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Franco Albini "Luisa" Chairs, Production Carlo Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Succ. Carlo Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 6 Italian wood and fabric chairs armchairs Model "Luisa" designed by the Italian designer Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia 1955. Bibliographie: Italien 1950er Jahre,...
Fabric, Wood
$10,347 / set
H 33.25 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 20 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Each captains chair...
Cane, 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
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