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.
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H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in
Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm Material: Stainless steel. Finish: Polished. Also available in colors: Flamed gold, cos...
Stainless Steel
$2,500 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in
Dining Chair by Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos in Cast Aluminum & Stainless Steel
By Andrea Salvetti, Dilmos Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Sottobosco, designed by Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Milano, is a stunning dining chair characterized by an aluminium casting seat and a shiny stainless steel frame. The textured surfa...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$5,143 / item
H 33 in W 27 in D 26 in
Art Nouveau Chairs Mid Hammered in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outw...
Sheet Metal
$5,143 / item
H 33 in W 27 in D 26 in
Art Deco Lounge Chair Mid Hammered in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outw...
Sheet Metal
$5,143 / item
H 33 in W 27 in D 26 in
Art Deco Office Chair Mid Hammered in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outw...
Sheet Metal
$9,003Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Prototype Steel Chair by Tom Dixon, Modern Design, England, 1989
By Tom Dixon
Located in Berlin, DE
Prototype steel chair by Tom Dixon, 1989.
Steel
$5,143 / item
H 33 in W 27 in D 26 in
Art Deco Side Chairs Mid Hammered in White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outw...
Sheet Metal
$1,700 / item
H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Armless Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan
By Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aluminum "Sol y Luna" Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan, Midcentury, USA H 33.5” x W 20.5” x D 21.5” / Seat Ht 17.25” FDV109...
Aluminum
Stainless Steel Cosmic Chair by Mati Sipiora
Located in Geneve, CH
Stainless Steel Cosmic Chair by Mati Sipiora Dimensions: D 57 x W 45 x H 77 cm Materials: Polished Stainless Steel. Finish: Polished stainless steel or glossy powder coating paint. ...
Stainless Steel
Sylvie chair by Stefano Del Vecchio in aluminum fusion
By Stefano Del Vecchio
Located in Milano, Lombardia
SYLVIE chairs are pieces of art due to their handmade details which were purposefully left raw to reflect the vibrancy of the nature. Legs, like stems and branches, seem to crystalli...
Aluminum
Pair of Silvered "Louise" Chairs by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of silvered metal "Louise" armchairs by Paul Mathieu. 2,500 to 3,000 grams of silver used in each chair.
Metal
20th Century Aluminum Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
A large aluminum armchair having new cushions and upholstery.
Aluminum
Wrought Iron Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculptural vintage midcentury wrought iron armchair.
Wrought Iron
Modernage 'D' Chair, in the style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
A Modernage 'D' chair, circa 1928-32, now lacquered
Wood
Pair of Steel and Gilt Metal Hall Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
An attractive pair of steel and gilt metal side chairs with black leather seats. Sold in pairs. Four available.
Steel
Set of Six Lucite Upholstered Armchairs Attributed to Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six Lucite newly upholstered armchairs unmarked but strongly attributed to Lion in Frost.
Lucite
