Antique piano stools were widely used within the home during the Victorian (1837-1901) and Edwardian eras (1901-1910) when singing, around the family piano, was an extremely popular tradition and pastime amongst all levels of society. Piano stools were also used in the William IV and Regency periods but to a much lesser extent and are therefore much harder to find, especially in good, solid condition.
Antique piano stools come in all shapes and sizes and normally have either storage, or are adjustable, or have both features. Stools which are neither adjustable nor have storage are usually classed as music stools and are used to play musical instruments other than the piano, for example the cello.
Adjustable piano stools and stools with storage are particularly popular due to their practical nature. Whilst adjustable stools allow the height to be altered to suit the individual, particularly useful for a growing child, piano stools with storage allow sheet music or other personal items to be stored safely out of sight.
The decline of piano playing in the home has resulted in the price of pianos dropping drastically whereas piano stools continue to hold their value, mainly due to their versatility. The use for antique piano stools continually changes with the progression of time. Duet piano stools are now being used, much more frequently, as window seats in both living rooms and bedrooms. Single seat piano stools can also be found in bathrooms and hallways as a stylish solution to store belongings and as a seat to allow you to put on, and remove, footwear.
At The Unique Seat Company, we pride ourselves on the high quality and diversity of the antique piano stools we have for sale, however, if you are unable to find what you are looking for, on our website, then please contact us directly on 07712191758 on by email at enquiries@theuniqueseatcompany.co.uk We are more than happy to source a particular style and age of piano stool for you.