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.
Find Michael Aram serveware, vases and other decorative objects and furniture on 1stDibs.
Large Minimalist Two Tone Brass & Bronze Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
A large minimalist two tone brass and bronze vase / candle holder signed by Michael Aram, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 11....
Brass, Bronze
1970's Solid Brass Autumn Leaf Catch It All / Ashtray Decorative Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid patinated brass leaf catch it all , ashtray etc. sculpture.
Brass
Gold Plated Adam & Eve Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous gold plated "Adam & Eve" magnifying glass and letter opener set by Michael Aram, circa 2010s. This desk accessory set was part of the Michael Aram 25th Anniversary Comm...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Ceramic Ashtray Gold Leaf Design Signed Italy
By Bitossi, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Bitossi style ceramic ashtray with gold leaf design signed Italy, 1960s. A beautiful and sculptural clean design ashtray with a concentric design. Elegantly outlined in gold, this p...
Ceramic
Michael Aram Botanical Leaf Black Granite & Silver Plated 13" x 8" Cheeseboard
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
Michael Aram Botanical Leaf Black Granite and Silver-Plated Cheeseboard. The piece is in good condition and measures 13" W x 8" D x 1" H. The Michael Aram Cheese Boards are stunning ...
Granite, Silver Plate
Mid Century Italian Murano Archimide Seguso Clam Bud Vase with Gold Aventurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant petite Archimide Seguso Murano bud vase with gold spreckles bottom excellent condition no chips or cracks.
Blown Glass
John Richard Brass Ginkgo Leaves Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features brass Gingko Leaves sculpture that sits on a marble base. Gingko leaves come from a Gingko biloba tree, commonly used as a dietary supplement. Founded in 1980 ...
Marble, Brass
Art-Deco style sculptured brass gingko leaf accessory box, by Laura Kirar
By Laura Kirar
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A glamorous Art-Deco style accessory box with aged-brass etched and sculptured ginkgo leaf pattern on a sleek glossy black wood plinth base, designed by Laura Kirar. Very heavy-weigh...
Brass
Vintage Boho Michael Aram Lemonwood Nut Bowl
By Michael Aram
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Michael Aram Lemonwood Nut Bowl is a stunning blend of nature-inspired design and artisanal craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully textured, hand-sculpted lemon bra...
Metal
Ginko Brass Table Lamp: Mid-Century Modern, Nature-Inspired Design
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
2x available Contemporary design table lamp entirely made of brass with two Ginko leaves and square base. This combination of brass and botanical elements creates a stylish design ...
Brass
Multiple Ginkgo Leaves Casted Brass Applique
Located in Firenze, FI
The fifth leaves Ginkgo applique is in cast brass natural finish, this brass working technique allows you to have shapes rich in details such as the natural veins of the leaves and their movement; this five leaves applique is a perfect decorative wall highlight alongside jungle or trompe l'oeil wallpapers or to be integrated in a nature inspired interior project. Bronzetto suggests the natural brass finish for the Ginkgo Leaves...
Brass
Multiple Ginkgo Leaves Casted Brass Applique
Located in Firenze, FI
The eleventh Ginkgo 03 applique is in cast brass natural finish, this brass working technique allows you to have shapes rich in details such as the natural veins of the leaves and their movement; this five leaves applique is a perfect decorative wall highlight alongside jungle or trompe l'oeil wallpapers or to be integrated in a nature inspired interior project. Bronzetto suggests the natural brass finish for the Ginkgo Leaves...
Brass
