Michael Aram in London

Michael Aram at a glance

Designer

Michael Aram, who is personally behind every design that bears his name

Making

Each piece is made by hand, one at a time, so no two are exactly alike; metal pieces are ground, buffed and polished, and furniture is cast, filed, welded and patinated

Inspiration

Nature is the designer's biggest muse, alongside the handmade process itself

Materials

Brass, nickel plate and gold finishes, combined with marble and glass in many pieces

Ranges

Decorative objects, tabletop and barware, lighting, furniture, hardware, mirrors, frames and limited edition artwork and sculpture

Stores

Flagship stores in the United States, including New York City at 136 West 18th Street

In London

Specified and ordered through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

Michael Aram through Faura

Michael Aram is not on display at the Residency. Faura specifies and orders the brand's pieces for trade projects, from statement furniture and lighting to the decorative objects that finish a room.

What Michael Aram makes

Michael Aram is best known for luxury decorative accessories and tableware, and also creates distinctive lighting, furniture, barware, limited edition artwork and sculpture. Pieces are grouped into collections that share a motif, often taken from nature.

• Furniture: coffee, console, side and accent tables, benches, stools, bar carts and sofa legs, such as the Butterfly Ginkgo coffee and console tables and the Palm console table.
• Lighting: table lamps and pendants, such as the Golden Ginkgo table lamp in natural and oxidised brass on a marble base, and the Cocoon pendant lamp.
• Hardware: knobs, pulls and handles for cabinetry and doors.
• Decorative and tabletop: bowls, centrepieces, candleholders, frames, mirrors, dinnerware, serveware, glassware and bar accessories.

Furniture · Lighting · Hardware · Butterfly Ginkgo

Handmade, one piece at a time

The brand describes each piece as a celebration of the hand, from the original drawing Michael Aram creates to the artisans who make it. Metal objects undergo a series of grinding, buffing and polishing techniques, and variations in the finish are part of the handmade process.

Furniture pieces are cast, filed, welded and patinated or oxidised by hand. The Butterfly Ginkgo furniture, inspired by the double leaves of the ginkgo tree, is crafted in solid brass, and the brand credits the skill of Indian craftsmanship for it.

Signature collections

Butterfly Ginkgo turns ginkgo leaves into butterfly wings; Golden Ginkgo uses natural and oxidised brass; Palm draws on windswept palm fronds; Black Orchid, Lily Pad, Mushroom, Pomegranate and Lovebirds each take a single motif from nature across furniture, lighting and objects.

Who Michael Aram suits

Residences and hospitality interiors that want sculptural metal pieces with a handmade finish: a statement coffee or console table, a table lamp, cabinet hardware, or the decorative objects that complete a dining table or a shelf. The brand states that its pieces appear in restaurants and hotels around the world, and that its design studio and workshop accept custom projects.

Specifying Michael Aram through Faura

1. 01
   Plan the schemeBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster and plan Michael Aram pieces alongside the furniture, lighting and finishes of your project.
2. 02
   Select pieces and finishesChoose furniture, lighting, hardware and objects from the current collections; Faura confirms dimensions and finishes.
3. 03
   Custom requestsFor hospitality or larger residential projects, Faura raises custom requests with the brand's design studio.
4. 04
   Order and deliveryFaura orders on the trade client's behalf and coordinates delivery to the UK site.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see or buy Michael Aram in London?

Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Michael Aram through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment. The pieces are not on display at the Residency; Faura works from the brand's current collections.

Where is Michael Aram based and where are the pieces made?

The brand's flagship stores are in the United States, including New York City. Every piece is handmade by artisans, one at a time, and the brand credits Indian craftsmanship for its solid brass Butterfly Ginkgo furniture.

Is every Michael Aram piece unique?

Each piece is made by hand, one at a time, so no two are exactly alike. Variations in the finish are a characteristic of the handmade process.

Does Michael Aram make furniture and lighting?

Yes. Alongside decorative objects and tableware, Michael Aram makes coffee, console, side and accent tables, benches, bar carts, table lamps and pendant lamps.

Does Michael Aram make cabinet hardware?

Yes. The hardware collection includes knobs, pulls and handles in finishes such as gold and black nickel plate, which can be specified for kitchens, wardrobes and joinery.

How should Michael Aram brass and nickel plate be cared for?

The brand notes that brass and nickel plate may tarnish naturally over time, and publishes care guidance for each material, recommending gentle, non-abrasive cleaning.

Can Michael Aram make custom pieces for a project?

The brand states that its design studio and workshop are happy to accept custom projects, and its pieces appear in restaurants and hotels. Faura can raise a custom request for your project.

Can I get Michael Aram CAD files?

Michael Aram does not publish CAD or BIM files on its website. Faura can request dimensions and product information for each piece you specify.

How much does Michael Aram cost, and what are the lead times?

Both depend on the pieces and quantities. Faura prepares trade quotations and confirms timing with the brand for each order.