Some of The More Basic Types and Styles Of Piano Chairs You Can 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 piano stool was the earliest form of piano seating. This is the typical three legged stool we most often see in western movies which feature saloon scenes.
Before the 1840s the two main types of piano stool were very ordinary or intricately carved pieces of wood.
It is during the decade that follows that we can see the start of piano stools with serpentine shaped seats, delicate floral motifs, and beautifully carved cabriolet legs. We often find piano stools from England and the U.S. manufactured during the Victorian era which 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. Piano chairs originally had three legs just like piano stools and intricately chiseled backs.
The piano bench which is most familiar to our contemporary eyes is first seen in the 1970s. Many piano benches featured a storage compartment under the top which supplied room for sheet music.
The seat cushion was often adorned with fine needlepoint or embroidery. When it comes to piano benches we see that there remains the influence of the Victorian appearance up into the 1920s. The piano benches of this time will 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 vintage piano bench. The simple rectangular piano bench is the most common. These kinds are not adjustable and come in a standard height. 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 the standard seating that came when you bought a piano and many pianists thought them to be awkward.
