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.
$2,520 / set
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Iron Age by Michael Aram Black Oxidized Stainless Steel Flatware Set 31 Pcs
By Michael Aram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Iron Age by Michael Aram “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood Jr. & Phil Dreis. (Not pictured in the book)...
Stainless Steel
$6,640 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
My Love by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 51 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
My love by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes: eight knives, 9 1/2", eight forks, 7 1/2", eight salad forks, 6 1/2", eight teaspoons, 6", eight...
Sterling Silver
$3,595 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
My Love by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
"My Love" by Wallace circa 1958 Sterling Silver Flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/2" 8 forks, 7 1/2" 8 salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" Includes bonus br...
Sterling Silver
$12,850 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Dinner Size Flatware set - 74 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, blunt silverplated blades, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Salad F...
Sterling Silver
$12,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rococo by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pieces Dinner
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Rococo by Dominick & Haff, circa 1888, Sterling silver Flatware set, 72 pieces. This scarce set includes: 12 Dinner knives, 9 3/8" (Mother of Pearl handles w/blunt plate...
Sterling Silver
$2,975 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Still Mood by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set of 27 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Still mood by Wallace sterling silver flatware set of 27 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: Six knives, 9 3/8" Six forks, 7 5/8" Six salad forks, 7" Six teaspoons, 6 5/8"...
Sterling Silver
$6,495 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 62 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chased Romantique by Alvin sterling silver flatware set - 62 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 1/2", ...
Sterling Silver
$7,995 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Romance by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 56 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Romance by International Sterling Silver Flatware set - 56 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Salad Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6 1/4" 1 Gravy Ladle...
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Serving Set "Love Disarmed"
By Reed & Barton
Located in Toledo, OH
Reed and Barton sterling silver serving set in "Love Disarmed" pattern. Issue date was 1899. Server measures 12.75" x 3" and weighs 251.5 grams. Fork measures 10.75" x 2.78" and weig...
Sterling Silver
$3,757 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tara by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful TARA BY REED & BARTON sterling silver Flatware set - 24 pieces. This set includes: 6 KNIVES, 9" 6 FORKS, 7 1/2" 6 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 6 TEASPOONS, 6" Includes BONUS b...
Sterling Silver
Modern Silver Plate Cake or Pastry Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Modernist Cake Server in silver plate. The piece has consecutive spheres leading to the server - a modern and chic piece for the sophisticated hostess...
Silver Plate
Hammered Silverplate Leaf Serving or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Wonderful Large Leaf shaped serving tray or decorative piece. The silver is hammered and when polished is stunning, but also looks great with a bit of patina. A compliment to any...
Silver Plate
5 French Sterling Tea Spoons with Heart Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 5 Sterling tea spoons with a heart shaped scoop. The set are a compliment to any bar or place setting - sophisticated and elegant and l...
Sterling Silver
Six Silver Plate Dessert Forks with Server in Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely set of 6 Silver Plate Dessert Forks with coordinating silver plate serving piece. The set has a unique design and would be a com...
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Hammered Cornucopia Style Vase with Ball Tip Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand-hammered, hand-crafted Silver plate Vase in the shape of a cornucopia. The vase has a brilliant shine and is impressive as a stand-alone sculptural piece of filled...
Silver Plate
Silver Repoussé Serving Spoon with Peacock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A most wonderful addition to any table - a serving spoon that will make your friends talk to each other. An intricately detailed Repoussé peacock handled spoon. One of the most impre...
Silver
