The Bösendorfer model 200 is certainly among the world's finest and most desirable pianos of its size.

This exceptional model’s original owner traveled to Vienna to personally select this instrument at the factory. It was always impeccably cared for. She played it lightly, but regularly, until her recent move to assisted living. It is in virtually new condition and has the characteristic clear and beautiful tone unique to the Bösendorfer instruments.

Size 6ft 7in. Serial number 46518.

We original acquired this extremely fine piano in 2010, from a longtime owner in nearby Santa Rosa, CA. When we sold it at that time it was delivered to a palatial home in Pacific Heights in San Francisco. During this ownership it was lightly used and serviced regularly by our technicians. The home has now been sold and the piano has returned here to find a loving new home. The case is a beautiful straight grained mahogany. The factory original open pore satin finish is in superb condition, as are the internal workings. The piano has a lovely “European” sound, and is ready to give a lifetime of excellent service. Size 5ft. 6in. Serial number 179462.

Estonia pianos, although not well known throughout the world, are recognized by piano afficionados as being one of the top handcrafted pianos being made in Europe today. Manufactured in Tallinn, the capital of the Republic of Estonia these pianos are highly sought after by those serious and professional pianists familiar with them. This model L 168 was constructed in 2001 and sold new here in the Bay Area. We have just received it from its original owners who took meticulous care of it - it is in new condition. We encourage you to come and try it and see for yourself how it compares to the world’s finest grands. Size 5ft. 6in. Serial number 0779.

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It's not surprising that the Yamaha P22 is one of our best selling new pianos, as it represents an excellent value. Designed for use in schools and institutions, it has a fine tone and is built to last through years of heavy use. Many of our new P22s are sold to private homes, such as this one which was sold new in 2014. After only the most minimal use, it has come back to us and we now offer it for sale second hand at a very attractive price. In fine condition, oak finish. Height 45in. Serial number 0174606.

This Baldwin Hamilton studio upright came to us from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Although all of that institution's pianos are heavily used, they are well maintained and despite its ragged case this is a good useable piano. The Hamilton is Baldwin's highly respected school model upright. Bargain price! Height 45in. Serial number 301474.

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This fine piano was recently traded in on a new Yamaha Hybrid acoustic / electric model N3.

It's in very good condition and has a wonderful tone and touch. Some of these older (1960s) Yamaha and Kawai pianos represent exceptional values in the current market, as they are very well made and very reasonably priced.

An excellent piano for a beginner, a concert pianist, or anyone in between.

Size 5ft. 10in. Serial number 377024.

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This stunning mid-century design was created in Copenhagen in the 1960s. Andreas Christensen started producing pianos in 1912, he embraced modern Danish design and worked with the best contemporary architects, such as Torben Christensen, Alfred Skjøt-Pedersen and architect and designer Poul Henningsen who designed the acclaimed PH grand piano.

This exceedingly rare 1960s design features a case of ebony and blonde oak, ivory keys, and a striking pedestal base in gleaming stainless steel.  Overall condition is excellent. Size 4ft 8in. Serial number #12261

The remarkable PH Piano was designed in 1931 by noted Danish architect and inventor Poul Henningsen. Less than one hundred PH Pianos were made in Copenhagen in the 1930s and those that have survived to the present day are highly sought after collectors items.

Offered for sale exclusively by Piedmont Piano Company is the NEW PH Piano, an exact reproduction of the original, individually made by hand in Leipzig, Germany by Julius Blüthner Pianofortefabrik GmbH, one of the world’s oldest and most respected piano makers. In addition to its stunning apperarance, the new PH Piano is one of the world's finest musical instruments.

Each PH Piano is custom made and is available in a variety of finishes and upholstery materials.

The PH piano is available in the United States ONLY at Piedmont Piano Company

We are pleased to offer this very rare Gaveau baby grand in a graceful two toned mahogany and maple cabinet in the most sophisticated 30's French high style. Gaveau of Paris made some of the finest art deco art-case pianos in the 1920s and 30s. This exceptional example is in extremely fine original condition, having never been rebuilt or refinished, and appears nearly new in many respects. The original strings are in excellent condition as is the action with all original components. The original soundboard is flawless with no cracks, and the piano plays beautifully with a very responsive action and a typical French tone which is delicate yet powerful, belying the piano’s compact size. The cabinet with its exotic woods still presents its original 1931 finish which has just been professionally French polished and has a beauty and depth not seen in refinished examples. The original ivory keys survive in perfect condition. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable instrument of extreme beauty and historical significance. Length 5ft. Serial number 89901.

History: This remarkable piano was purchased new in Paris in 1931 by the Litton family and delivered to their apartment on rue Cognacq-Jay near the pont de l’Alma, where it joined a large collection of the most fashionable Art Deco furniture. The Littons left France for New York in 1939 and settled in a large apartment on the Upper West Side, bringing the furniture and piano along. The Littons were part of a circle of European artists and intellectuals and hosted parties where the elegant Gaveau was played by the likes of Nadia Reisenberg and Arthur Rubenstein. Their son George Litton who was in his teens at the time remembers these parties fondly. After his father’s passing in the 1950s, George's mother moved to a smaller apartment and sold most of the Art Deco pieces but loved the piano and kept it with her.

The next fascinating chapter of the piano’s story began in the mid 1960s when George Litton started his family and the piano was played by his son Andrew, a very promising young musician. Andrew’s hard work at the piano produced excellent rewards as he is today one of the most highly regarded conductors and pianists of his generation, currently holding the positions of Music Director of the New York City Ballet, Principal Guest Conductor of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Laureate of Britain’s Bournemouth Symphony and Music Director Laureate of Norway’s Bergen Philharmonic. He guest conducts the world’s leading orchestras and opera companies and has a discography of over 120 recordings with awards including America’s Grammy, France’s Diapason d’Or, and many British and other honors. Interested parties can read more about Andrew Litton here.

Design: The design of this piano is attributed to Dominique, one of the premier Art Deco design houses in Paris, and a piano of similar design is pictured in photos from the French luxury liner Normandie.

Dominque was founded by Andre Domin (1883 - 1962) and Marcel Genevriere (1885 - 1976). Their furniture design was characterized by simplicity and dignity. One of Dominique's first commissions was to provide furniture for the home of silver designer Jean Puiforcat in Biarritz. This was followed by a commission to do the establishment of the perfumer Houbigant in Neuilly. Beginning in 1926 Dominique exhibited with Chareau, Legrain, Puiforcat and Raymond Templier as the "Groupe des Cinq". They also exhibited at the Exposition Colonial in Paris in 1931 and created a "Salon de Musique" for the 1937 Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques also in Paris.

This is a very unusual baby grand and we have never seen another one like it. It was built in Copenhagen in 1951 by the small maufacturer Andreas Christensen, the same maker who commissioned the remarkable PH piano (offered elsewhere on our site) in the early 1930s. Clearly they were keenly interested in design and this piano is a beautiful interpretation of the Danish Modern style executed in mahogany veneer and white enamel. The piano is in very good original condition, including flawless ivory keys. Despite its small size the tone is beautiful and well balanced, with a responsive action. A unique opportunity. Size 4ft 6in. Serial number 9076.

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Size 5ft 2in. Serial number #169090.

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1962 Rippen Aluminum Grand

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Size 5ft 2in. Serial number #145059.

We have just acquired this fine instrument from a beautiful home in Pacific Heights in San Francisco. The original mahogany finish is not in perfect condition but it is still very presentable, and the piano also retains its original ivory keys. Internally the piano is in good condition and it has the incomparable tone that comes only from Bösendorfer. This piano was manufactured long before the "budget" line of Bösendorfer pianos was introduced. The model 200, which is still in production, is now and always has been part of Bösendorfer's top line of pianos, and today it has a list price of $161,999. Priced at a small fraction of the new model's cost, this beautiful piano is ready to offer years of musical service. Length 6ft. 7in. Serial number 27980.

Here is an extremely rare instrument - a spinet piano with built in electronic organ. Janssen was a maker of high quality small pianos in the 1940s through 1960s, and through a joint venture they installed Lowrey organs in a limited number of their pianos. Although we are aware of few Janssen "Lowrey Organo" pianos existing we have never seen even a photo of another is this wild mid-century case design. The piano here is in fine condition as is the blonde cabinet. The Organo is functional and has an striking "vintage" organ sound although the pitch on certain notes is sounding rather strange. We assume a good vintage electronics technician will be able to make everything right. Height 39in. Serial number #110077.

This extremely rare piano was designed by Story & Clark, a manufacturer on the cutting edge of both design and technology in the 1930s and 40s. (see also our Storytone electric piano designed around the same time) It features stunning art deco lines and an internal wood "grille" covering the strings and plate. This piano survives in good unrestored condition with its original blond finish and beautiful ivory keys. Story & Clark was a quality piano builder and despite its diminuitive size this piano is very well designed and built and has a fine sound. Length 5ft. Serial number 203007.

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This is an extremely rare and historically important instrument. The Storytone piano was built in 1939 in a joint venture between Story & Clark and RCA - the piano has normal strings and action but no soundboard - the sound is amplified by pickups and a speaker system making it the world's first practical electric piano. The sound is very beautiful considering its design during the infancy of amplified instruments. As you can see the design is striking - art deco at its most radical. In excellent condition. Height 36" Serial number #157432.

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Here is another very unusual early electric piano. Rarer and less well known than the acoustic-electric Storytone, The Ansley Dynatone similarly combined an electric piano, radio, and phonograph into one “home entertainment” package. We acquired this instrument from the original owner’s family - it had been purchased new at the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco and lovingly preserved in the same home here in Oakland ever since. We are not aware of any other example outside of several in museum collections. Here is a brief history of the Ansley Dynatone, from the Museum of Making Music:

The Ansley Radio Corporation, founded by Arthur Ansley, had some success in the 1930s with a product line called the Dynaphone, a combination phonograph and radio. Late in the decade, Ansley utilized its expertise in electronics to create another hybrid product: the DynaTone, a combination phonograph, radio, and piano, which was released in 1939. The DynaTone was marketed both as a good value ($595 in 1939, or around $10,000 in 2017 dollars) and as a piece of advanced, cutting-edge technology—not only electrified, but also capable of receiving then-new frequency modulated radio signals.

Though outwardly very similar to an upright piano, the DynaTone has no soundboard. Instead, a set of pickups mounted inside the piano convey the sound of the strings to an amplifier and then to a speaker—all inside the instrument. With the amplifier switched on, the DynaTone can be as loud as a grand piano. With it switched off, the sound is considerably softer; marketing materials referred to this as a “harpsichord” sound, adding yet another hybrid capability to the instrument.

The phonograph and radio portions of the DynaTone are cleverly tucked away in hidden cabinetry. A handle below the left side of the keyboard pulls out a drawer housing a phonograph platter and tonearm, and a handle below the right side opens a door concealing a radio dial and controls. These could be used at the same time as the amplified piano, such that the player could perform along with the radio or a record. 

Production of the DynaTone ended in the 1940s. While a precise cause is impossible to pin down, the DynaTone’s success was likely hampered by its novelty and the onset of World War II, during which musical instrument manufacturing was effectively frozen nationwide. Nonetheless, the DynaTone is an amazing example of ingenuity and adventurousness. Height 36".

Mason & Hamlin is of course known along with Steinway as one of the two finest American pianos. Mason & Hamlin owners will invariably suggest, however, that theirs is the superior instrument. This fine piano was built in 1936 at the height of the company's expertise. It's in good unrestored condition with good mahogany finish and ivory keys. Size 5ft.4in. Serial number 45023.

Here is something you don't see every day. This remarkable piano was built in 1930 in a very unusual Art Deco style. This "Modernique" by Hardman is in very fine original condition, including perfect ivory keys and original green and silver paint. It is an extremely high quality piano with excellent action and superior tone. Height 55in. Serial number 94470.

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This beautiful piano has a unique art style cabinet with the original shaded mahogany finish still in very fine condition. We acquired it from a convent here in the East Bay where it had been for many years. The piano plays very well and retains its original ivory keys which are just like new.This piano started life as an Ampico player but that mechanism was removed long ago. We can have a modern player system fitted if desired. Size 5ft 8in. Serial number 154366.

This fine instrument was brought to the US from Germany about 50 years ago.It was the beloved piano of an elderly couple and remained in thier house in nearby Orinda for decades prior to their passing last year, both aged 99. We now offer it to settle their estate. The piano is in excellent condition with a satin ebony finish and beautiful ivory keys. The lovely pure tone is typical of the "European" Bechstein sound. Size 6ft 8in. Serial number 120391.

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Any experienced tuner or piano technician will recognize Emerson as one of the top quality manufacturers at the turn of the century. This beautiful upright's carved oak case still retains its original finish, which is in very fine condition. The ivory keys are in perfect shape, and the piano has a beautiful warm tone. Height 57”, serial number 63225.

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The incomparable Bosendorfer Imperial concert grand is a top contender for that lofty goal - finest piano in the world. At a length of 9ft. 6in. and with 97 keys it is truly a remakable instrument.

This beautiful example was built in Vienna in 1977 and comes to us from long ownership here in the SF Bay Area. It is in superb condition with polished ebony finish and immaculate ivory keys.

The cost for a new Imperial model is well over $200,000 (Bosendorfer was recently bought by Yamaha) but this imposing insturment can be had for a small fraction of that amount. Those who have been fortunate enough to play one of these rare models will concur - it has a sound like no other piano.

Length 9ft. 6in. Serial number 31910.

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This extremely beautiful Bechstein piano has recently been completely restored in Europe. It is a magnificent instrument and a visually stunning piece of furniture - in new condition, ready to give a lifetime of excellent service. It has the sweet singing tone that characterizes these fine pianos made in the late 19th century. In a highly polished ebony case with burlwood accents and delicate floral inlays. Size 6ft 7in. Serial number 40722.

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The Yamaha P22 is designed for schools and institutions and although we sell many for that use it is also one of our largest sellers to private homes. We usually have several second hand P22s in stock - please contact us to find out about our current inventory.

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