| When one buys a piano, one typically gets the bench | | | | look. |
| that comes with the piano. And make no mistake | | | | A piano cushion is sometimes added for comfort and |
| these are usually lovely benches because they match | | | | to highlight the room's décor. Piano cushions are |
| your lovely piano. However, they are not always the | | | | available in a variety of custom fabrics and styles. |
| most comfortable bench. And they don't always do | | | | Although, many adore this classic look, there are also |
| much for the room (except match the piano). Today, | | | | many other styles from which to choose! |
| there are so many choices in benches. They come in | | | | When choosing a piano bench style, one must |
| a variety of finishes, and can be tailored to fit your | | | | consider four things: The type of seat desired, the leg |
| décor as well as match your piano! | | | | style that will best compliment the piano or the room, |
| There is a plethora of varieties and styles to suit the | | | | the color of the wood and the finish of the wood. |
| most discriminating buyer. When choosing a bench, it is | | | | Sometimes, piano enthusiasts desire a bench with a |
| first most important to talk about the basics. | | | | padded seat that is more than a slip-on fabric pad. |
| First, let's talk about size: Standard piano benches are | | | | They want a bench with an upholstered top in either |
| usually 14 ½" wide by 30" long. These are | | | | leather or vinyl. These are available in a variety of |
| designed for the solo artist to sit comfortably and | | | | colors in either a beautiful smooth or tufted top. |
| perform. Duet piano benches normally measure the | | | | Fabric-topped benches are available as well with |
| same width (14 ½") but are a bit longer in length | | | | customized tops made to match the draperies or |
| (35") to accommodate two people sitting together at | | | | wallpaper to really bring your home's music room |
| the piano. These are chosen most often by piano | | | | together! |
| teachers for use with their students and families, so | | | | As many styles of legs as there are styles of pianos, |
| that a parent and child can sit easily together to learn | | | | are available to coordinate with the make and model |
| and study. | | | | of the piano or simply to add some pizzazz to the look |
| Some piano benches are available in a little bit wider | | | | and feel of the room! There are leg styles to match all |
| and longer bench sizes. But most are pretty close to | | | | of the major piano manufacturers or simply choose a |
| these standards. | | | | completely different style to suit your own sense of |
| Bench Height: This is probably the most important | | | | fashion. |
| aspect for the piano player. Correct height allows for | | | | Piano benches are constructed of a variety of |
| correct posture and proper finger placement. A | | | | different woods including Birch, Maple and Oak. But all |
| standard size bench is typically 19" high. Because | | | | can be finished to look like any desired wood. |
| people vary in size, adjustable piano benches are | | | | Wood color choices are available in all of the traditional |
| available with the turn of the wrist. And now, even the | | | | patinas. The traditionally elegant wood color of the |
| push of a button, with an electric adjustable piano | | | | Steinway Mahogany and Steinway Walnut are easily |
| bench! | | | | obtained. Custom colors can be matched if a sample is |
| Adjustable benches adjust in height from about 17 | | | | provided. Color choices are Ebony, White, Walnut, |
| ½" up to 21". This allows for those who prefer | | | | Mahogany, or Oak. Finishes are available in Satin, High |
| the bench height slightly lower or slightly higher than the | | | | Gloss (think mirror-like), and even unfinished on some |
| standard 19" height found on most non-adjustable | | | | benches for those wanting to truly personalize their |
| benches. | | | | bench. |
| Secondly, let's talk about style: When first purchased, | | | | Oh! And, then it becomes necessary to decide upon |
| pianos usually come with standard wood top benches. | | | | whether you want a storage compartment in the |
| These are classic-looking, beautiful wood benches that | | | | bench or a music cabinet to even further enhance the |
| match the stain, finish and color of the piano. The legs | | | | beauty of your music room! |
| of the bench will most often mimic those on the piano, | | | | The styles are abundant! The quality is unsurpassed! |
| giving the piano and bench a nice, symmetrical, clean | | | | The choice is completely yours! |