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
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
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
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
$400Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
Emerald Velvet Vintage Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Single side chair from France completely upholstered in a lush emerald colored green velvet. The four tapered legs are also covered in the green velvet. This piece is in very nice vi...
Velvet
Vintage Side Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely side/accent chair for your home. Note the wear and tear.
Fabric, Wood
$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
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
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
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 6 vintage French Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
set of 6 1960's Dinning chairs.
$1,650 / set
H 42.5 in W 21 in D 26.5 in
Vintage Queen Anne Style Cherry Wood Upholstered Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Queen Anne Style Cherry Wood Upholstered Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6. Set f...
Cherry
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