NON-HECTIC & ECLECTIC PIANOS

Traditionalism is more than a preference for established styles and shapes.  It’s a mental set the prefers things in their place, uncluttered simplicity and clean lines.   Even if a room has eclectic leanings with some surprise colors or textures, it never goes overboard with a piano shaped like a dolphin or a crystal showpiece with LED lights.

Ambiente Grand by Sauter

Renowned for their full, lush singing tone, Sauter pianos have been built in Germany since 1819.  The ebony Ambiente Grand is a spectacular example of a traditional piano that would lend itself to the most traditional or eclectic interior design.   The seven-foot-seven-inch beauty is approximately $170,000. 

Model 190 Classic White Grand by August Förster

Another esteemed German piano maker, August Förster, since 1859 have made a limited output of instruments by artisans using hand labor.   If the traditionalist doesn’t necessarily want the ebony case, white is a wonderful choice, especially for the somewhat eclectic tastes.  Förster’s classic white grand in the seven-foot-two-inch length runs a little over $100,000, but a classic white in the six-foot-four-inch length (pictured below) is available for $80,500.

Practical Pianos

Sometimes customers have other reasons for buying a new piano.  There are many reasons, including lessons for the children, practice piano for the professional, entertainment center for guests, an investment, an art treasure, or needing something smaller or larger for a new space.  We thought we’d address a couple of these issues here.

UPRIGHT LUXURY PIANOS

When there simply isn’t enough space for a grand piano, there is a delightful solution because today’s upright pianos are as exciting and beautifully designed as their larger cousins.  Uprights have always been popular because they are smaller and less expensive than grand pianos.  In the old days only the affluent had grand pianos.  Upright pianos brought the middle classes Baldwins and Wurlitzers, and later Yamahas, and the rest is history.   For kids’ lessons, for a small music room, for an apartment with floor limitations, the Vertical piano excels.

It’s only been recently that the style and quality of upright pianos have undergone major changes, and today’s new models are as exciting as the revolution of grand pianos.  In the uber luxury category, Sauter makes some of the most elegant uprights on the planet.  But the good news is that the best affordable luxury verticals are also made by Sauter.   Most of them, regardless of price, were designed by renowned Peter Maly, you can’t go wrong with a Sauter upright.

The beautiful art deco Artes upright is available in polished macassar ebony or white, and runs $53,500 in the high-end price. Each piece is signed by Peter Maly and comes with a matching bench.  The famous Sauter grand singing sound is also duplicated in their vertical pianos.

The Concent runs $32,000 and is a beautiful Maly design with winged top.

Euro Pianos Naples designed our own upright because of the demand for Mid Century Modern design in a piano.  Unable to find a piano builder who could provide such an instrument, we just built our own, calling the Echo™ ™.   The price tag on this little treasure is under $15,000.