Description
🎹 Rare 1888 Arts & Crafts Bechstein Piano 🎹
A unique blend of musical excellence and design history, this exceptional 1888 Bechstein upright piano is a one-of-a-kind Arts & Crafts creation. Designed by celebrated architect Walter Cave and crafted by C. Bechstein, it was exhibited by the renowned Maple & Co.
Design & Craftsmanship
Rosewood case with exquisite fretwork panels
Ornate sculptural brass hinges in stylised floral and folkloric heart motifs
Eighty-eight note keyboard and two pedals
Dimensions: Height 138cm | Width 166cm | Depth 72cm
Exceptional Features
Square brass plaque inscribed “C. Bechstein” on the piano fall
Cupboard-style front panel doors that reveal the music desk when opened
Concealed brass candle sconces with cut-out bird motifs
Openwork music desk with folkloric-inspired birds, foliage, and flowers
Twin circular fretwork sound panels backed with fabric, enhancing both tone and visual appeal
A Piece of Design History
Walter Cave (1863–1939) was a distinguished English architect and designer, active during the height of the Arts & Crafts Movement—a movement dedicated to beauty, craftsmanship, and integrity of materials in an age of growing industrialisation. This piano stands as a perfect embodiment of those ideals: functional, beautiful, and exquisitely handcrafted.
📽 See it in action: Watch the video here
✨ A rare opportunity for collectors, musicians, and lovers of fine craftsmanship to own an extraordinary marriage of art and music.
