Michael Rowe (born 1948) is among the world's most important contemporary metalsmiths. He is influential as a maker, teacher and researcher, and is a co-author of the seminal The Colouring, Bronzing and Patination of Metals.

His containers are inspired by conceptual thoughts about the nature and purpose of decorative arts today.

Public collections include The Victoria & Albert Museum, London; The Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth