Some of The Most Common Types and Styles Of Piano Benches You Can [Buy|Purchase|Own}

People have vintage piano benches for a enormous array of reasons. Some are family heirlooms filled with memories while others are appreciated at precious antiques. The earliest antique piano seating was in fact the piano stool. We most often see this type of three legged stool in western movies which feature saloon scenes.

When we look at piano stools before the 1840s we see that they were either made from wood and had either a very modest design or fancy carvings.

During the next decade we can see the institution of carved cabriolet legs, floral motifs, and serpentine shaped seats. The piano stools of the Victorian age in American and England often had legs which had been elaborately carved and softened seats.

It is during the 1860s when we first see the use of the piano chair. The earlier piano chairs had three legs like piano stools and intricately chiseled backs.

The piano bench which is most familiar to our contemporary eyes sees its first introduction during the 1870s. Some of these first piano benches include a storage booth located under the seat cushion which supplied room for sheet music.

The seat cushion was often adorned with fine needlepoint or embroidery. We see that piano benches are influenced by the Victorian appearance up into the 1920s. The piano benches that were manufactured during this time most often have delicate turned legs and beautiful glass ball and claw feet. Piano benches were made by a company other than the piano manufacturer, using requirements provided by the piano maker.

There are three main kinds of piano bench. The rectangular piano bench is the most common. These come in standard heights and are not adjustable. The height of a concert piano bench can be changed using circular knobs.

Concert benches will normally also feature a soft plush padded seat. The piano chair is the most rare type of antique piano bench. These were not a typical selection with the purchase of a piano and many pianists found them uncomfortable.