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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"Golden Ginkgo" Catch All in Box by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool "Golden Ginkgo" catch all in box by Michael Aram, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W x 4.75"D x .75"H. #5024 Michael Aram: ...
Nickel, Gold Plate
Michael Aram Wisteria Collection Hammered Nickel Silver Plated Small 4" Vase
By Michael Aram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Aram Wisteria Collection Hammered Nickel Silver Plated Twig Branch Small 4" Vase (Multiple quantity available). Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 3" W x 3" D.
Metal
Michael Aram Black Orchid Bowl
By Michael Aram
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant steel bowl features striking nickel-plated handle formed by long twisting stem of flowering orchid draped around the bowl. The dark color and organic, natural, Art Deco style...
Stainless Steel
Black Orchid Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Black Orchid" Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram, a captivating addition to your home décor collection. Crafted with meticulou...
Nickel
Michael Aram Tooled Two Part Box Silver Metal, Enamel With Brass Flower Top 90's
By Michael Aram
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely small round 2 part box is an early piece of the designs of MIchael Aram's work from the early 90's. It is a tooled design silver metal on the top of the box with a black...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Photo Frame, Cast Bronze, India, 1999
By Michael Aram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Easel Photo Frame with original box. The Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Collection, including the photo frame, celebrates the representation of flora and...
Bronze
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
Michael Aram Original Vintage Modern Sculptural Bronze and Brass Candle Holder
By Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare decorative object- a brass modern candlestick holder in sculptural shape. it holds three candles. Constructed with brass. Functions as...
Brass
Michael Aram Cast Aluminum Organic Modernist Sculpture, 1996
By Michael Aram
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Michael Aram sculpted statue like Cast Aluminum Tree, Vessel, Vase. Featuring an organic, swirling texture Aluminum form, raised on three spindly legs, with swirling, vessel-like up...
Aluminum
$137Sale Price / item|20% Off
Michael Aram Criss Cross Trays, Anodized Aluminum, Vintage, USA, 1990s
By Michael Aram
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of Criss Cross, the famous trays, dated some years ago, by Michael Aram . They are decorative trays in anodized aluminum (or steel ?), suitable for fruit or mail. The price is ...
Aluminum, Steel
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
$380Sale Price|20% Off
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
Genuine Cowhide 5" x 7" Photo Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an Italian-crafted cow-hide and leather photo frame that fits a 5" x 7" photograph below the protective glass shield. The frame measures 10.375" W, 0.375" D, and 12.5" H.
Cowhide, Leather, Glass, Paper
Lalique Crystal Oval Centerpiece Bowl, Orchid Design, France, 1980s
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful rare Lalique centerpiece adorned with orchids on each end. This oval shaped centerpiece bowl has understated elegance.
Crystal
A fine Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Photo frame
Located in London, GB
A superb Napoleon III gilt bronze and satin lined photo frame, with space for three photos. Superb gilt bronze mounts, of good size. With a strut foot, or hoops, allowing it to be pl...
Bronze
Large Michael Lax Polished Aluminum Bowl
By Fana Metaal, Michael Lax
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large asymmetrically shaped aluminum bowl. Makers mark on underside .
Aluminum
Large Michael Lax Polished Aluminum Bowl
By Michael Lax
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Michael Lax polished aluminum bowl Some wear on the interior center area as shown. Would be a good piece to possibly have polished.
Aluminum
Mothership Catch All by FurthurDesign, Handblown Glass Catch-All, 2026
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
The Mothership Catch All, as the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia was affectionately dubbed by concertgoers, uses blended color bands to embody the spirit of the venue where the Grateful Dead played their infamous secret show billed...
Blown Glass
Fornasetti Enamel Metal Mahogany Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a hot air balloon and mahogany wood insert / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1960s Length: 4.5 inches /...
Metal
Jacques Adnet Catch All
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple Adnet Catch all in black leather, nickel hardware and equestrian buckle.
Leather
$5,000
H 1.88 in W 7.75 in D 3.5 in L 1.88 in
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Box with Enameled Flowers & Butterflies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with slight overhang; top decorated with engraved and...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Brutalist Vase · Hand-Hammered Silver-Plated Steel Circa 1970
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Some objects don't ask permission to exist in a space. This vase is one of them. Organic in form and sculptural in presence, this piece defies the boundary between functional object ...
Metal
Fornasetti Enamel Metal Butterflies Box
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a butterflies on red background, and mahogany wood insert / made by Fornasetti in Milan Italy in the 1960s Length: 8 inche...
Metal
Josef Hoffmann Pair of Hammered Silver Vases
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Hoffmann encountered an abundance of classical forms during his studies in Rome in 1896, which influenced his designs. The vases reference both the elegant form of a folding fan and ...
Silver
Christofle French Modern Sculptural Silver-Plated Vase
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
A striking modernist vase by the renowned French luxury house Christofle, showcasing the brand's signature blend of sculptural artistry and refined craftsmanship. Executed in a highl...
Silver Plate
Vienna - Sterling Silver Box with flowers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An elegant oval covered box in sterling silver, dating from the 19th century. The body and domed cover are designed with fluted panels, each underlined by beaded borders. The finial ...
Sterling Silver
Italian Photo frame in Silvered Bronze , Laura G Heart Silver
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Laura G Heart Silver is a photo frame in silvered bronze a perfect gift for every occasion. Handcrafted by artisan from Italy, it holds on the back small hearts in fired...
Brass
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Silver Bowl, Hand-Crafted in India
By Michael Aram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo metal silver bowl with original box. The Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora and fauna. Executed at the high...
Metal
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Easel Photo Frame
By Michael Aram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Easel Photo Frame with original box.The Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Collection, including the photo frame, celebrates the representation of flora and fauna. Executed at the highest level of hand-craftsmanship each piece is rendered in solid cast bronze.The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of Indian craft and capture the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work. Branches and butterflies in warm-toned bronze bring a touch of nature to this Butterfly Ginkgo Easel frame by Michael Aram, adding a sweet accent to your cherished memories. "The idea that the leaves on the Gingko tree could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me, like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye." Michael Aram * Includes: 8.5"W X 6"H easel...
Bronze
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H 1.75 in W 4.125 in D 1.125 in
Set of Six Brutalist Style Nugget Top Drink Coasters by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool and hard to find set of six brutalist style nugget top drink coasters by Michael Aram, circa 1990s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.125"W x 4....
Nickel
Michael Aram Olive Branch Silver Catch All Dish
By Michael Aram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Aram Olive Branch Silver Catch All Dish.Michael Aram Art Studio hand-hammered nickel plated bowl held up by a bronze olive tree branch. Elegan...
Metal
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H 2.25 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Aram Art Deco American Hand-Hammered Nickel & Bronze Branch Handle Serving Dish
By Michael Aram
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Aram Art Deco hand-hammered nickel plated and bronze tree branch serving dish. Elegant and great quality craftsmanship. Marked at the Base.
Bronze, Nickel
Michael Aram Gold Plated Apple Honey Pot
By Michael Aram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gold-plated apple honey pot from Michael Aram. Great decorative apple sculpture. This apple lidded dish is gold plated with an oxidized bronze stem and e...
Metal
Modern Brass Three Candlestick Holder by Michael Aram 1990s Vintage
By Michael Aram
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Candlestick holder Brass candlestick holder Holds three candles. Designer Michael Aram. Signed Aram. Made in the USA 1990s Dimensions: 8.5 H x 2.75 D x 8 W. Original vintage unresto...
Brass
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
Sold
H 9.5 in Dm 3.25 in
Contemporary Modern Gold Gilt Metal Pair Candlesticks Signed Michael Aram, 1980s
By Michael Aram
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a vibrant pair of candlesticks, made of gilded metal, signed by Michael Aram, circa 1980s. In excellent condition. The dimensions of each are 3.25" diameter...
Metal
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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 3.5 in
Contemporary Modern Gold Gilt Metal Decorative Vase Signed Michael Aram, 1980s
By Michael Aram
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a brilliant decorative vase, made of gilded metal, signed by Michael Aram, circa the 1980s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 14" W x 3.5" D x 10.5...
Metal
Early Michael Aram Forged Brass Candlesticks
By Michael Aram
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of forge brass Brutalist style candlesticks by Michael Aram. Both are signed "Aram 91".
Brass
Art Deco Golden Rock Box by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco golden rock box by Michael Aram. The box is made out of gold tone metal over enamel. The Aram mark is under the box.
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Gold Michael Aram Rock Compotes
By Michael Aram
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a pair of Michael Aram gold "Rock Compote" dishes. Great for serving or for displaying pillar candles. Each is signed beneath the b...
Metal, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Waste Basket by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Michael Aram designed vessel or waste basket. Could also be an umbrella stand. Basket measures: 11.5" wide, 11.5" deep and 18" high.
Aluminum
Aluminum "Cityscape" Menorah by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Aluminum Menorah in the style of the "Cityscape" series by Paul Evans. This very cool piece was designed by Michael Aram.
Metal, Aluminum