Steinway Model A 6'2" 188

Colour: Rosewood Satin
Serial: 93821
Year: c.1900

The Steinway Model A is one of Steinway's most beloved grand piano models, a 188cm instrument that strikes the ideal balance between the intimacy of a parlour grand and the power and tonal depth of a concert instrument. Built in Hamburg around 1900, this is a genuinely historic piano with a century of musical character behind it, presented in a striking rosewood satin cabinet.

Steinway grands from this era of Hamburg production are widely regarded as some of the finest instruments the company ever made, built with traditional craftsmanship, seasoned materials, and a tonal warmth that many players feel surpasses even modern production. This Model A has been assessed and prepared by our team and is ready to play. Priced at £19,995.

Available to view and play at our Oxfordshire showroom by appointment. Contact us to discuss part-exchange, finance, and nationwide delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Steinway Model A, and why is it so admired?

The Steinway Model A at 188cm is one of the most admired grand piano sizes ever produced. It offers the dynamic range, tonal depth, and expressive capability of a large instrument in a format that suits many serious home music rooms and smaller concert venues. The Model A was Steinway's most popular grand for much of the 19th and early 20th century and remains one of the most sought-after models on the used market. A pre-war Hamburg example of this quality is a genuinely rare and significant instrument.

Are early 20th century Steinways better than modern ones?

This is a genuinely contested question among pianists and technicians. Many players and collectors believe that Steinways from the Hamburg factory around 1900 have a warmth, complexity, and tonal richness that reflects the exceptional quality of materials available at that time, particularly old-growth spruce for the soundboard and dense, well-seasoned rim wood. Modern Steinways are superbly made instruments; the historic examples are simply different, and many feel them to be more characterful. The answer depends on the individual instrument and the player's musical priorities.

What is special about the rosewood satin cabinet?

Rosewood was the cabinet material of choice for the finest pianos of the 19th and early 20th centuries, prized for its rich, warm grain and deep visual character. A rosewood satin cabinet on a historic Steinway is both historically authentic and visually magnificent, very few instruments on today's market offer this combination of heritage, musical quality, and visual distinction. It suits period interiors, music rooms with traditional furniture, and any setting where the piano is a focal point of the room.

Is a c.1900 Steinway Model A still a reliable playing instrument?

Yes, when properly assessed and prepared. This instrument has been checked and prepared by our team at The Piano Gallery. The structural components of a Steinway, the cast iron frame and the rim, are effectively permanent. The soundboard, strings, action parts, and felts have finite lifespans and will have been addressed over the instrument's long life. We are fully transparent about the work carried out and happy to discuss the condition in detail before purchase.

Is a historic Steinway a good investment?

Pre-war Hamburg Steinways in good condition and attractive cabinets have historically been among the stronger investments in the piano market. A rosewood Model A at this price represents exceptional provenance and rarity. Well-maintained examples from this era tend to hold or increase their value over time, and they are becoming increasingly hard to source in this condition.