Stadeler upright piano, Brussels, 1845

Jean-Guillaume Stadeler, originally from Düsseldorf, came to Brussels to establish his piano workshop, which quickly became very successful. At the expo’s of 1835, 1841 and 1847 his upright pianos received a silver medal. The design of these pianos is somewhat peculiar. In the world of pianos, this type is called a ‘console model’. The French maker Pape was the pioneer. The oblique strings made it possible to limit the height of the upright piano.


Technical data:

  • Inscription: Stadeler a Bruxelles
  • Compass: 6 octaves and 9 notes (CC-a'''')
  • Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
  • Pedals: 2: una corda - forte
  • Dimensions: W 121 cm / D 60 cm / H 96 cm
  • Case: rosewood veneer surrounded by sycomore threads
  • Literature: VANDERVELLEN, P. "Le pianoforte dans les provinces belges (1761-1851)"
  • Chris Maene Collection number: CM 64 147
  • Location: 1 - Museum "Piano's Maene" Brussels

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