Which Piano Fits Your Space The Best? The generic, shiny, jet black grand piano that has now become the standard style of most modern piano manufacturersa is out of touch with modern tastes. Some styles are timeless, re-emerging throughout a culture’s history. Whether in the form of something as fundamental as the golden ratio or…
Square Grand Pianos–Our Specialty! Did you know that Antique Piano Shop is one of the first and only shops of its kind to specialize in the restoration and preservation of Square Grand Pianos? For years, our artisans have rebuilt Square Grand Pianos for clients all over the United States. The Square Grand Piano Also known…
Today we’re discussing one of our frequently asked questions: how do I know if my antique piano or organ originally came with a stool or a bench? During the 19th century and turn-of-the-century era, the women of the family were often the pianists – and consider what they wore. Fashion of that era consisted of anything…
One of the frequently asked questions we often receive is, “What is the difference between a Grand Piano and a Baby Grand Piano?” There really is not a technical difference between a grand piano and a baby grand piano except for string length. Grands can range from 4.5 feet to 9 feet in length. The…
Today we’re excited to feature this J & C Fischer Victorian Square Grand Piano that’s currently listed in our “Instruments for Sale Section.” The J & C Fischer Piano Company was one of the largest and most successful piano manufacturers in New York. The tone, quality and durability of Fischer pianos won the firm high praise…
Today we’re featuring several hand painted pianos that we have in our inventory. This stunning piano was built in 1927, a period of great opulence in America. The piano is hand-painted in the Neoclassical style and is adorned with detailed with exquisite scenery.The instrument is finished with a hand-painted Celadon and pink color tone, pulled…
Our limited time offer of 30% off select pianos is ending soon! Don’t miss out on this offer on these stunning pianos. Read more about their history and gorgeous attributes below! First is this beautiful Wurlitzer Apollo Carved Baroque Style Parlor Grand Piano. Built in 1916 by the famous Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, it is an…
We are offering a 30% discount on select pianos for a limited time only! Today we’re going to highlight those pianos and their amazing features and history. First is this beautiful Wurlitzer Apollo Carved Baroque Style Parlor Grand Piano. Built in 1916 by the famous Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, it is an extreme adaptation of the…
The holiday season is here and we’ve got 5 Musical Holiday traditions that you can celebrate with the family. We hope these bring you and your family joy wherever you may be! Attend a holiday parade | Check out your local listings to see when there is a holiday or light parade. Create a holiday…
Today we’d like to talk about a style and era of pianos that is very close to our hearts–Mission/Arts & Crafts. Did you know that Antique Piano Shop has the world’s largest collection of Mission/Arts & Crafts pianos available? Our founder, Michael Stinnett, has personally collected Mission/Arts & Crafts pianos for 25 years. He is passionate…
Did you know we have a Restoration Library? If you enjoy before and after photos you should check it out. Most people have little idea what is involved in restoring an heirloom instrument. With our restoration process photos and videos, you can now have a first-hand look at every step of this amazing process! For…
As we come together to celebrate Thanksgiving this week, its time to ponder new and old family traditions. Maybe your traditions include: cooking together, pumpkin pie, watching a football game, playing board games, leaving notes of gratitude, or maybe, it’s gathering around the piano. In the shop our family traditions range from father/son quartets, singing…
Did you know we have an online museum? Through our extensive ephemera collection, photos and historical texts, we are able to share nearly 200 years of history that has been locked away in private collections for decades. Scroll through original sales catalogs, vintage advertising and trade cards for a rare glimpse into the piano & organ industry as…
As we enter a season of thankfulness and gratitude, we want to take a moment to focus on what we are grateful for this year as a business and community. First and foremost is always our clients. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. We are thankful for trusting us with…
This past week we held our annual company Fall Festival! One of the best parts of working in a small business is the community it creates. We loved the chance to meet each other’s families, talk about life, and celebrate each role we play that makes this company a success. Not to mention enjoy some…
After last week, Fall officially has landed in the smokey mountains and we are loving watching the leaves turn. We’re also excited to continue to introduce our new team members to you as we grow! Today we’d like to introduce you to our new Marketing Manager and Content Creator, Beth Bowman. Beth and her family…
It’s almost Fall here in East Tennessee! We’re excited for cooler weather and all the changes happening around the shop. Our company has expanded and we’ve been fortunate enough to hire on additional members to our team to help enhance our restoration processes. Over the next couple weeks we want to introduce them to you!…
It is with great pride and honor that Antique Piano Shop announces it is partnering with the St. James’s House, one of Britain’s leading custom publishers, to be a participating patron at this summer’s Rolls-Royce Owner’s Club (RROC) event in French Lick, Indiana. On behalf of Rolls-Royce, St. James’s House offered Antique Piano Shop of…
Antique Piano Shop is honored to be highlighted by The Craftsman Bungalow for having the world’s largest collection of Mission/Arts & Crafts pianos available for purchase. You can read the full article by clicking on The Craftsman Bungalow. The Arts & Crafts Movement in America was most popular in the 1900 – 1915 period and had all…
The crew at Antique Piano shop knows full well just how unique and special of a place our shop is. Every day we get to work on some of the rarest pianos in the world and restore them better than anyone else in the world. We aren’t afraid or ashamed to say that we can…
Antique Piano Shop was honored to host The Daily Times of Maryville, TN into its shop to show off what makes this such a special place to work. The crew loved seeing their work highlighted on the front page of the newspaper! The article features our Royal Piano, which is an 1877 concert grand built…
The Antique Piano Shop is pleased to announce our featured piano, this exquisite Vose & Sons Mahogany Library Model Mission Upright Piano, a lovely Craftsman style piano made of Honduras Mahogany. While most Arts & Crafts style pianos are made of Quarter Sawn Oak, mahogany pianos like this Vose & Sons Mahogany Library Model Mission…
The Antique Piano Shop, a restorer and retailer of Antique Pianos, is helping to lead the revitalized Mission/Arts & Crafts piano movement through the restoration of this piano style, with the world’s largest collection of Mission/Arts & Crafts pianos available to those interested in this unique style of pianos for personal or business use. The…
The Antique Piano Shop of Tennessee is proud to offer this absolutely stunning Chickering Victorian Concert Grand Piano that dates from 1861 and offers an amazing history from the American Civil War. This Chickering Victorian Concert Grand Piano is The King Of The Victorian Concert State and this Model Chickering was preferred By Famous Pianists…
The Antique Piano Shop is proud to feature this outstanding piano, a very rare Prairie Style Influenced Smith & Barnes Arts & Crafts Upright Piano, a Smith & Barnes Piano Inspired By Chicago and Prairie Style Geometric Craftsman Design. The Arts & Crafts Movement in America was most popular from about the 1900 – 1915…
The Antique Piano Shop is proud to offer our latest featured piano, this absolutely stunning Autopiano Arts & Crafts Player Piano, this exceptionally rare and fully restored Mission/Arts & Crafts Style Autopiano Player Piano that dates to 1907 and is made of gorgeous Quarter Sewn Oak. This is very rare “Model S Mission Oak” Arts…
The Antique Piano Shop is pleased to feature this beautiful and unique featured piano, a Crown 4 Pedal Craftsman Style Upright Piano, a very rare 4-Pedal Craftsman Style Crown Upright Piano In Fumed Oak Finish. Dating to 1911 and featuring a rich, fumed oak finish, Crown 4 Pedal Craftsman Style Upright Piano Crown brand pianos were…
The Antique Piano Shop is proud to feature this outstanding Knabe Victorian Eastlake Parlor Grand Piano, an absolutely stunning antique piano that dates to 1889 and offers a wealth of magnificent features that would add beauty and elegance to any decor, especially for those looking for a Victorian period piano. Knabe is the official piano…
The Antique Piano Shop is proud to feature this amazing musical piece, a Berry Wood Coin Operated Nickelodeon Player Piano, an extremely rare coin-operated Berry Wood Nickelodeon Player Piano With Stunning Art Glass Front that is offered by the Antique Piano Shop. This lovely Berry-Wood piano was originally built as a coin-operated nickelodeon piano in the…
The Antique Piano Shop is honored to share a featured antique piano from our collection of magnificent Mathushek Orchestral Model Square Grand Piano that dates from 1876. This Mathushek Orchestral Model Square Grand Piano was the highest grade, most expensive model square grand piano built by Mathushek and is highly desirable for the brilliant Brazilian Rosewood finish and…
The Antique Piano Shop is proud to offer this Custom Designed John Broadwood & Sons Concert Piano that is available for sale. Adorned with exquisite inlay, marquetry and paintings, this custom made Broadwood Concert Grand Piano was designed and decorated by the illustrious firm of “Monblond & Coiffier” and subsequently sold by Trollope & Sons’…
The Antique Piano Shop, a restorer and retailer of antique pianos, is pleased to announce the recent release of their latest restoration project, a Knabe & Gaehle Antique Custom Made Gothic Inspired Square Grand Piano that is available for purchase on a global basis. The firm of Knabe & Gaehle was one of the most…
Located in the friendly town of Friendsville, Tennessee, Antique Piano Shop is one of the only companies in the world that restores antique musical instruments to historically accurate glory and customizes pianos and organs to suit any interior design need specified by designers and homeowners. For those who may be new to our blog, our…
When attending a wine tasting, connoisseurs like to engage all senses in the experience, not just taste. Mike and Sandy Davis, owners of Napa’s Davis Estates winery, enlisted the help of Antique Piano Shop to give their guests a sensational sense of melodious hearing that adds to the taste and aroma of their award-winning wines.…
Here’s your chance to see Michael shirtless, in pajamas, a three-piece suit, and an outfit reminiscent of pioneers on the western plains. Wardrobe changes for a costumed play? No, rather, they’re from candid photos Michael’s mom picked out, showcasing slices of his life through the years—always with a connection to pianos. We’re excited to share…
Estate sales are fun places to stumble upon unique and even rare objects. Recently I purchased a Vose & Sons piano from an estate in St. Louis that was no ordinary piano. For starters, Vose & Sons built truly exceptional pianos. The company was established in 1851 by James Whiting Vose in Boston, which, in…
