The Art Case Collection - Steinway and Steuben
- Art and Music in Perfect Harmony
- Many Artists Inspired by Steinway
- First Art Case Steinway Grand Piano (#1225)
Model B
6 feet 10 1/2 inches
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.
Reflecting a shared commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, this exquisite instrument combines the finest in both piano and glass making artistry, pushed to the edge of creative expression.
The most distinctive design details of Steuben Glass include brilliant, 100% clear crystal in the legs, top stick, music desk and bench, as well as an elegant Aubergine colored lacquer finish. Other parts feature mirror backing to enhance the piano's beautiful reflective qualities.
Since 1903, Steuben has been the preeminent maker of the world's most exquisite glass designs. Founded by English glassmaker Frederick Carder, and acquired by Corning Glass Works in 1918, the company soon revolutionized the art glass industry with the introduction of clear crystal. Today, this unique material is still unparalleled for its brilliance, surface finish and clarity.
Eric Hilton, a gifted member of the Steuben staff, designed the Steuben Glass art case piano. Mr. Hilton has been inspired since childhood by the mystic lochs and moors of his native Scotland, and he reveals in his work a passionate curiosity for man's complex journey through time and space. Other works by Mr. Hilton have been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.