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European Piano Brands

January 03, 2024

European Piano Brands

European piano brands are known for their exceptional craftsmanship and quality. Here are some of the most popular European piano brands:

Steinway & Sons: Founded in 1853 in Germany, Steinway & Sons is one of the most renowned piano manufacturers in the world. They are known for their high-quality grand pianos and have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


Bechstein: Established in Berlin in 1853, Bechstein is another well-known German piano manufacturer. They are known for their high-quality grand pianos and have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


Blüthner: Founded in Leipzig in 1853, Blüthner is a German piano manufacturer that is known for their high-quality grand pianos. They have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


Bösendorfer: Founded in Vienna in 1828, Bösendorfer is an Austrian piano manufacturer that is known for their high-quality grand pianos. They have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


Schimmel: Founded in Leipzig in 1885, Schimmel is a German piano manufacturer that is known for their high-quality grand pianos. They have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


Grotrian-Steinweg: Founded in Braunschweig in 1835, Grotrian-Steinweg is a German piano manufacturer that is known for their high-quality grand pianos. They have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


August Förster: Founded in Löbau in 1859, August Förster is a German piano manufacturer that is known for their high-quality grand pianos. They have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


Sauter: Founded in Spaichingen in 1819, Sauter is a German piano manufacturer that is known for their high-quality grand pianos. They have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


Fazioli: Founded in Sacile in 1981, Fazioli is an Italian piano manufacturer that is known for their high-quality grand pianos. They have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


Steingraeber & Söhne: Founded in Bayreuth in 1852, Steingraeber & Söhne is a German piano manufacturer that is known for their high-quality grand pianos. They have been used by many famous musicians throughout history.


Petrof: Petrof is a Czech piano manufacturer that was founded in 1864. It is currently the largest producer of acoustic grand and upright pianos in Europe and exports to over 65 countries worldwide


We carry a large selection of new and pre-owned European pianos.





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