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Gast Upright Piano Quartered Walnut Neoclassical Inlay Brass Candlesticks
Gast Upright Piano Quartered Walnut Neoclassical Inlay Brass Candlesticks

Gast Upright Piano Quartered Walnut Neoclassical Inlay Brass Candlesticks

Located in Leeds, GB

Albert Gast upright piano with a quartered, walnut case and ornate, brass candlesticks. Entire cabinet inlaid in neoclassical designs. Piano has an eighty-eight keyboard and two peda...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Style, Gebruder Knake Upright Piano Carved Oak High Relief
Renaissance Style, Gebruder Knake Upright Piano Carved Oak High Relief

Renaissance Style, Gebruder Knake Upright Piano Carved Oak High Relief

Located in Leeds, GB

Renaissance style, Gebruder Knake upright piano with an ornately carved, oak case. Entire cabinet carved with arabesque style, flowers and foliage in high relief. The central fro...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Georg Fortner Upright Piano Mahogany High Relief Carvings by Julius Bechler
Georg Fortner Upright Piano Mahogany High Relief Carvings by Julius Bechler

Georg Fortner Upright Piano Mahogany High Relief Carvings by Julius Bechler

Located in Leeds, GB

Entire cabinet features carved flowers, foliage, musical instruments and grotesque heads on each piano cheek. This upright piano was made to order by the german piano manufacture...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

English Gothic Style Ibach Upright Piano Carved Oak Traditional Folk Art Motifs
English Gothic Style Ibach Upright Piano Carved Oak Traditional Folk Art Motifs

English Gothic Style Ibach Upright Piano Carved Oak Traditional Folk Art Motifs

Located in Leeds, GB

English Gothic style, 1895, Ibach upright piano with a carved, oak case and ornate brass candlesticks and handles.

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Antique Early 19th Century German Gothic Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Grotrian Steinweg Model 110 Upright Piano Mid Century Modern Walnut Fabric Panel
Grotrian Steinweg Model 110 Upright Piano Mid Century Modern Walnut Fabric Panel

Grotrian Steinweg Model 110 Upright Piano Mid Century Modern Walnut Fabric Panel

Located in Leeds, GB

Grotrian-Steinweg model 110 upright piano with a walnut case and fabric panels. Cabinet typical of Mid-Century Modern style. Cabinet design focuses on simple, clean lines and curves...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts, Bechstein Upright Piano Rosewood Brass Hinges by Walter Cave
Arts and Crafts, Bechstein Upright Piano Rosewood Brass Hinges by Walter Cave

Arts and Crafts, Bechstein Upright Piano Rosewood Brass Hinges by Walter Cave

By Walter Cave

Located in Leeds, GB

An 1897, Arts and Crafts Bechstein upright piano with a polished, rosewood case, fretwork panels and ornate brass hinges in a stylised floral design. Unique design by Walter Cave, ex...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts, Bechstein model 9 Upright Piano in Oak by Walter Cave
Arts and Crafts, Bechstein model 9 Upright Piano in Oak by Walter Cave

Arts and Crafts, Bechstein model 9 Upright Piano in Oak by Walter Cave

By Walter Cave

Located in Leeds, GB

Arts and Crafts, 1905, Bechstein model 9 upright piano with a polished, oak case. Cabinet features statement, iron hinges on the fall and top lid with trefoil embellishments. Part of...

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

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Early 20th Century Upright Piano Manufactured by C. Bechstein
Early 20th Century Upright Piano Manufactured by C. Bechstein

Early 20th Century Upright Piano Manufactured by C. Bechstein

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H 46.86 in W 56.7 in D 24.02 in

Early 20th Century Upright Piano Manufactured by C. Bechstein

By Carl Bechstein, Bechstein Piano Company

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

An early 20th century mahogany framed piano manufactured by C. Bechstein. The brass plate to the lid engraved with blackened letters stating "C. BECHSTEIN BERLIN" plus two other r...

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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Grotrian Steinweg Upright Piano "Carat" 116cm Black
Grotrian Steinweg Upright Piano "Carat" 116cm Black

Grotrian Steinweg Upright Piano "Carat" 116cm Black

By Grotrian Steinweg

Located in London, GB

Grotrian Steinweg 116cm "Carat" traditional upright piano in black polished new, due end of August 2013 Full compass - 7 1/4 octaves, 88 notes.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Grotrian Steinweg "Carat" 116cm Upright Piano Black New
Grotrian Steinweg "Carat" 116cm Upright Piano Black New

Grotrian Steinweg "Carat" 116cm Upright Piano Black New

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H 58.27 in W 58.27 in D 21.26 in

Grotrian Steinweg "Carat" 116cm Upright Piano Black New

Located in London, GB

Grotrian Steinweg 116cm "Carat" traditional upright piano in black polished new, lovely tone.

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2010s German Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Bogs & Voight Upright Piano in Walnut Art Deco Finish
Bogs & Voight Upright Piano in Walnut Art Deco Finish

Bogs & Voight Upright Piano in Walnut Art Deco Finish

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H 49.61 in W 59.85 in D 24.41 in

Bogs & Voight Upright Piano in Walnut Art Deco Finish

By Bogs & Voight

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

This is a very beautiful piano crafted by the German piano maker Bogs & Voight. The company was based in Berlin, Germany and embodied everything that is great in piano making - handc...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Steingraeber & Sohne 118 Upright Piano in Mahogany with Bird's-Eye Maple Inlay
Steingraeber & Sohne 118 Upright Piano in Mahogany with Bird's-Eye Maple Inlay

Steingraeber & Sohne 118 Upright Piano in Mahogany with Bird's-Eye Maple Inlay

By Steingraeber & Söhne

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

All Steingraeber pianos are handcrafted in Bayreuth, Bavaria using the time-honoured tradition of piano building and are among the finest instruments produced by an elite group of ma...

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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany

Rare Bechstein Upright Piano
Rare Bechstein Upright Piano

Rare Bechstein Upright Piano

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H 49 in W 61 in D 25 in

Rare Bechstein Upright Piano

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very rare Bechstein upright piano with original brass candle holders.

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20th Century German Musical Instruments

Kaps Art Nouveau Upright Piano
Kaps Art Nouveau Upright Piano

Kaps Art Nouveau Upright Piano

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H 52 in W 59 in D 26 in

Kaps Art Nouveau Upright Piano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very fine Ernst Kaps German Art Nouveau walnut upright piano with original brass details.

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German Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Antique German Bliss Miniature Upright Toy Piano Glockenspiel Lithograph Wood
Antique German Bliss Miniature Upright Toy Piano Glockenspiel Lithograph Wood

Antique German Bliss Miniature Upright Toy Piano Glockenspiel Lithograph Wood

By Bliss

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique wooden toy upright piano by Bliss with lithograph print featuring an orchestra of cherubs. Eight working wooden keys that strike on a miniature glockenspiel inside.   

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Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique German Bliss Miniature Upright Toy Piano Glockenspiel Lithograph Wood
Antique German Bliss Miniature Upright Toy Piano Glockenspiel Lithograph Wood

Antique German Bliss Miniature Upright Toy Piano Glockenspiel Lithograph Wood

By Bliss

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German Bliss toy piano with a six note glockenspiel and lithograph image of cherubs playing instruments. Measure: 7".  

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century Upright Piano H. Wolfframm
19th Century Upright Piano H. Wolfframm

19th Century Upright Piano H. Wolfframm

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H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in

19th Century Upright Piano H. Wolfframm

By H. Wolfframm

Located in Sofia, BG

Unique upright piano H. Wolfframm with a metal plate made in Dresden Germany in the late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Arts and Crafts Bechstein Upright Piano Walnut Case Design by Walter Cave
Arts and Crafts Bechstein Upright Piano Walnut Case Design by Walter Cave

Arts and Crafts Bechstein Upright Piano Walnut Case Design by Walter Cave

By Walter Cave

Located in Leeds, GB

Arts and Crafts style, 1898, Bechstein upright piano with a walnut case. Cabinet features a cut-out, fretwork panel in a stylised floral design. Cabinet features sizeable, brass hing...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Haessler K-124 Painted Upright Piano
Haessler K-124 Painted Upright Piano

Haessler K-124 Painted Upright Piano

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H 49.22 in W 59.85 in D 24.41 in

Haessler K-124 Painted Upright Piano

By Haessler 1

Located in Bath, GB

The Haessler K-124 upright piano is a precise and well-designed instrument that produces a superb tone.

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2010s German Musical Instruments

Bechstein Upright Piano B116 Black NEW

Bechstein Upright Piano B116 Black NEW

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H 45.67 in W 59.06 in D 24.02 in

Bechstein Upright Piano B116 Black NEW

By Carl Bechstein

Located in London, GB

Bechstein B116 "Accent" (116cm) traditional upright piano in black polished NEW - Just arrived back in stock - visit us soon to view and play before it disappears again.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Musical Instruments

Bechstein 116cm "Accent" Upright Piano Black New

Bechstein 116cm "Accent" Upright Piano Black New

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H 45.67 in W 59.06 in D 24.02 in

Bechstein 116cm "Accent" Upright Piano Black New

Located in London, GB

Bechstein B116 "Accent" (116cm) traditional upright piano in black polished NEW Full compass - 7¼ octaves – 88 notes 3 pedals Made in Germany by C.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Musical Instruments

Bluthner 138cm Traditional Upright Piano Rosewood c1898
Bluthner 138cm Traditional Upright Piano Rosewood c1898

Bluthner 138cm Traditional Upright Piano Rosewood c1898

Located in London, GB

Bluthner 138cm Traditional Upright Piano in Rosewood secondhand c1898

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Antique 1890s German Musical Instruments

Zimmermann Upright Piano in Mahogany, circa 1985
Zimmermann Upright Piano in Mahogany, circa 1985

Zimmermann Upright Piano in Mahogany, circa 1985

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H 43.71 in W 55.91 in D 20.48 in

Zimmermann Upright Piano in Mahogany, circa 1985

Located in London, GB

Zimmermann 111cm modern upright piano in mahogany satin c1985 secondhand Full compass - 71⁄4 octaves – 88 notes 3 pedals Rent this piano on our home rental scheme for only ...

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Late 20th Century German Musical Instruments

C. Bechstein Upright Piano 118cm Classic Black New

C. Bechstein Upright Piano 118cm Classic Black New

Located in London, GB

Bechstein 118cm Classic upright piano in black polished New - Just in Full compass - 7¼ octaves – 88 notes Made in Germany by C.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Musical Instruments

C. Bechstein Arts and Crafts Upright Piano, circa 1901
C. Bechstein Arts and Crafts Upright Piano, circa 1901

C. Bechstein Arts and Crafts Upright Piano, circa 1901

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H 47.25 in W 60.44 in D 24.02 in

C. Bechstein Arts and Crafts Upright Piano, circa 1901

By Carl Bechstein

Located in London, GB

C. Bechstein Arts and Crafts style upright piano in mahogany second-hand, circa 1901. Conservatively restored to retain original personality and charm. Two pedal. 85 notes - 7...

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Early 20th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Urbas and Reishauer 132cm traditional "Arte Noveau" upright piano
Urbas and Reishauer 132cm traditional "Arte Noveau" upright piano

Urbas and Reishauer 132cm traditional "Arte Noveau" upright piano

Located in London, GB

Urbas & Reishauer 132cm "Arte Noveau" c1910 A light and fluty traditional resonant tone made in Dresden of very traditional constuction. The casework is highly decorativewith card...

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Early 20th Century German Musical Instruments

Haessler H-118 Upright Piano
Haessler H-118 Upright Piano

Haessler H-118 Upright Piano

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H 46.46 in W 58.27 in D 24.41 in

Haessler H-118 Upright Piano

By Haessler 1

Located in Bath, GB

This is a new piano by Haessler, pianos manufactured by Blüthner in Leipzig, Germany.

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2010s German Musical Instruments

Thurmer T120 Meissen Upright Piano with Inlaid Cabinet
Thurmer T120 Meissen Upright Piano with Inlaid Cabinet

Thurmer T120 Meissen Upright Piano with Inlaid Cabinet

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H 47.25 in W 57.88 in D 22.45 in

Thurmer T120 Meissen Upright Piano with Inlaid Cabinet

By Ferd. Thürmer

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

Thurmer is one of the world’s finest piano makers, the piano are made in Bochum Germany, and are made using the finest materials and traditional building methods. The pianos look and...

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2010s German Modern Musical Instruments

August Forster Upright Piano in Oak Gothic Revival Style
August Forster Upright Piano in Oak Gothic Revival Style

August Forster Upright Piano in Oak Gothic Revival Style

By August Förster

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

To this day August Forster is one of the world's finest piano makers. Their pianos embody everything that is great in piano making, handcrafted tradition using the finest of material...

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Vintage 1920s German Gothic Revival Musical Instruments

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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Musical Instruments

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By Creazioni Sacchetti

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German Piano Upright For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic German piano upright available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every German piano upright was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a German piano upright — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A German piano upright is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German piano upright over the years, but those crafted by H. Wolfframm and Walter Cave are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Musical-instruments for You

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments.

Whether you’re playing them or merely displaying them, vintage musical instruments, when cared for properly, can be a wonderful addition to any space. At between four and five feet in length, an elegant early-1900s Steinway & Sons baby grand piano will undoubtedly steal the show if you’re thinking of yielding some precious real estate to one of these American classics, but maybe you’re simply shopping for art to warm the bare walls of your new apartment or weekend home.

For your living room, maybe you’ve already hunted down portraits by Gered Mankowitz, a celebrated 1960s-era photographer who spent his life capturing iconic images of music’s biggest stars. If you’ve got more space to work with there — or perhaps you need some entertainment room ideas — consider positioning an old guitar as a focal point. If a room has no distinguishing architectural features, you could create a prominent focal point with trending paint colors, stylish shelving, an arrangement of flowers or by wall-mounting a spectacularly aging early-20th-century guitar or other stringed instrument.

Alternatively, much in the way that you might group a collection of artwork to hang salon-style, with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects. Think of them as eye-catching ornamental flourishes that you can bring to end tables in a common area, to the top of a desk or to a mid-century storage cabinet.

Bring culture and creativity into your space with decades-old plywood tabletop radios or musical instruments from all over the world — be they drums from Africa or harps from France. Even if you’re not exactly getting the band back together, we can promise that the range of antique and vintage instruments on 1stDibs can help strike a meaningful chord in your interior design plan.