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The Art Case Collection

• Art and Music in Perfect Harmony
• Many Artists Inspired by Steinway
• First Art Case Steinway Grand Piano (#1225)

For centuries, artisans have decorated musical instruments as a means of expressing their creativity. And Steinway pianos have always provided an inspirational canvas.

Steinway & Sons, long recognized as the maker of the world's finest pianos, began creating art case pianos in 1857. Perhaps the most famous Steinway art case grand piano, ornately decorated by the English artist Alma Tadema in the late 1800's, was sold at auction in 1997 for $1,200,000. Another Steinway art case piano, serial number 300,000, currently resides in the East Room of the White House. And Steinway art case piano serial number 100,000, the first White House piano, is now on display at the Smithsonian Institution. No less prized are the art case pianos Steinway & Sons has designed for hotels, cruise ships and some of the most distinguished homes in the United States.

Today, Steinway & Sons continues the creation of these artistic masterpieces, such as the grand piano that adorns the lobby of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. If you've dreamed of owning your own personal Steinway art case piano, you can start with your own original ideas, or choose from the renderings of Steinway art case pianos in our historical archive. Our new collection of magnificent art case pianos is also available for your acquisition. Whatever your inspiration, the world's most inspiring art case pianos bear the mark Steinway & Sons.

Aspen By Silas Kopf Models M, L, and B Selected Fifty years of nature inspired music is brought to life in Aspen, a piano honoring the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Music Festival. (more...)

Diamonds on Satin By Frank Pollaro Model B Selected Ceylon Satinwood was the prized veneer of renowned 18th century furniture designers Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite, and was also favored in the Louis XV and XVI periods. (more...)

Ellipse By Terrance Hunt Model B Available With its dramatic, elliptical lines and checkerboard-parquet pattern in Bubinga veneer, Ellipse is a visual masterpiece. (more...)

Europa By Thomas Schrunk Model B Selected Designed by furniture veneer master, Thomas Schrunk, Europa is a magnificent example of bookmatched burlwood, featuring a stunning contrast of two rare burlwoods, Walnut and Carpathian Elm. (more...)

Grove Park By Joseph Sidorowicz Selected The design of the newest Steinway art-case piano Grove Park pays tribute to the Arts & Crafts Movement. (more...)

High Society By Steinway Master Craftsmen Model B Selected This remarkable instrument is an identical re-creation of the piano Cole Porter played in his Waldorf Astoria residence, and on which he wrote many of his best loved songs. (more...)

The Julianne By Terrance Hunt Model O Selected The case is constructed of African mahogany enhanced to suggest a Chris-Craft type color and coated in a high-sheen polyester resin reminiscent of the lacquer finish of a wooden speedboat. (more...)

Oto no Kawa By Chiharu Nishizawa Model Hamburg O-180 Grand Piano Available In commemoration of Steinway & Sons, Japan's 10th anniversary, Steinway has commissioned the first Art Case Piano to come from Asia: "Oto no Kawa," or "River of Sound," created by Japanese artist Chiharu Nishizawa. (more...)

Northstar By Terrance Hunt Model B Selected A color palette of light maple, with accents of lemonwood and pear, give this piano its wonderfully light, airy feel. (more...)

Oasis By Joseph Sidorowicz Vertical Model Selected From the tropical rising palms of curly maple on the case, to the wildlife print motif covering the bench, Oasis make a bold and exotic artistic statement. (more...)

Pear Grove By Silas Kopf Model L Grand Selected This art case features the classic marquetry of Silas Kopf. The design depicts a grove of pear trees through the various seasons, from bloom to mature fruit. (more...)

Pianissimo By James Schriber Model B Selected The soft-edged look of this lovingly crafted piano gives the instrument an alluring appeal. (more...)

Pianissimo in Cherry By James Schriber Model B Selected This stunning satin finish cherry veneer piano is the companion to the pearwood Pianissimo designed by Mr. Schriber in 1999. (more...)

Reflections By Thomas Schrunk Model B Available This inspired design features hand-cut sections of ribbon-striped Sapele veneer, meticulously matched to vary their grain direction and form a dramatic wave pattern. (more...)

Reflections in Cardinalwood By Thomas Schrunk Model B Selected This stunning piano is the encore to Mr. Schrunk's previous art case design, Reflections. (more...)

Romance By Tiberio Yepes Model B Selected The beauty and allure of this exquisite piano are undeniable. (more...)

Satin By Mary Vicker Terry Hunt Available This wonderfully elegant piano honors the 100th anniversary of legendary Steinway artist Duke Ellington. (more...)

Satin Rose By Jeff Nelson Model M Grand Piano Selected A Belle Epoch motif of floral designs and musical instruments adorn this beautiful art case piano which is based upon the Louis XV style. (more...)

Serenity By Jeff Nelson Model B Grand Piano Selected This beautiful Steinway Crown Jewel Mahogany art case piano reflects a dancing leaves marquetry motif around its perimeter. (more...)

St. Croix By Timothy Philbrick Model B Selected The lively Beaux Art style of the early 20th century is dramatically expressed in Mr. Philbrick's design. (more...)

Steuben Model B Selected This decorative masterpiece celebrates a momentous year in the history of two world-renowned American companies: the 150th Anniversary of Steinway & Sons and the 100th Anniversary of Steuben. (more...)

Summertime By Timothy Martin Model 501A Selected The enchanting beauty and irresistible charm of nature is magnificently brought to life in Summertime, one in a series of Steinway art case pianos celebrating the four seasons. (more...)

Symphonic Symmetry By John Eric Byers Model B Grand Available The artistry and craftsmanship of this stunning piano are undeniable. (more...)

Olympia By Dale Chihuly Model D Available In keeping with Mr. Chihuly's reputation for avant-garde glass artistry, Olympia - Steinway by Chihuly breaks dramatic new ground in the long history of Steinway art case pianos. (more...)

Rhapsody By Frank Pollaro Model D (concert grand) and B Available Brilliant, captivating, inspiring. The words that describe this art deco piano equally apply to its inspiration: legendary Steinway artist George Gershwin. (more...)

Walden Woods By Silas Kopf 9’ Model D Selected The 9’ Model D “Walden Woods” concert grand piano incorporates exquisite artistry into a musical instrument of unsurpassed quality, resulting in a one-of-a-kind collector’s prize. (more...)