Rebuilt Pianos List

This magnificent 1911 Pleyel Modèle 3 grand piano represents the golden age of French piano making at its finest. At 6’8” in length, the Modèle 3 was one of Pleyel’s most celebrated models — large enough to deliver concert-level projection and bass depth, yet refined enough for the most discerning domestic setting.

Our workshop has undertaken a comprehensive restoration over many months, preserving this instrument’s remarkable heritage while bringing its performance to the highest modern standard. The work includes a new Ciresa soundboard crafted from premium spruce from the Valle di Fiemme, a new custom-fitted Renner action offering the precision and responsiveness expected by today’s pianists, complete restringing throughout, and a refinished high gloss black cabinet that presents the instrument in immaculate condition.

All restoration work has been carried out to the original Pleyel specifications, honouring the acoustic design principles that made these instruments so revered. The decision to fit a Renner action - rather than attempting to restore the original Pleyel double repetition action - reflects our commitment to delivering an instrument that feels familiar and responsive to the modern player, while preserving the Pleyel tonal identity.

Tonally, this Modèle 3 is almost perfectly scaled. The bass register is cello-like in its richness and warmth, the tenor powerful and singing, the lower treble dark and colourful, and the upper treble sparkling with crystalline clarity. This is the authentic Pleyel voice - the tone that captivated Chopin, Debussy and Cortot - heard through an instrument restored to the peak of its potential.

This piano would suit a serious pianist, festival, collector or music lover seeking an instrument of genuine historical significance with exceptional playing qualities. It is available to play at our Fitzrovia showroom in central London.

A remarkable 1926 Pleyel grand piano in a Louis XVI art-case. We have fully restored this striking piano, which plays with a dark, powerful tone and a medium touch.

The original Pleyel action has been replaced with a custom-made Renner action which enhanced the response of the instrument and adds familiarity to the modern player.

Pleyel made a limited number of grand pianos in the Louis XVI style and these instruments are highly sought after. This is the only example we have ever seen in a lemon wood cabinet with diamond-matched veneer. This investment-grade instrument demonstrates the most exquisite craftsmanship, as well as being a musical instrument of the highest order.

A super, modern Steinway baby grand. This model S is remarkably powerful for its size and offers a full rich tone coupled with an excellent action. In preparing this piano, we have replaced all of the action rails and installed new genuine Steinway hammer heads.

A fully rebuilt Steinway Model M from the golden age of piano manufacturing. We have meticulously rebuild this piano in our workshops, including new official Steinway levers and hammer heads, new action rails and bridge recapping. This instrument retained crown on the soundboard so we have retained and restored the original soundboard. The tone is full and powerful and the touch is precise and responsive.

A fully restored 1904 Pleyel modèle 3bis baby grand piano. The cabinet is finished in a rare "diamond-matched" Rio rosewood veneer. This finish was achieved by applying book-matched rosewood veneer leaves at 45 degree angles. A striking and beautiful design. Musically, this instrument is no less impressive with a dark, powerful tone, suitable for all repertoire.

A fully rebuilt Pleyel baby grand piano in a satin black and burr walnut cabinet. This piano has been fully restored, including a full restring, custom nickel plated bass strings, a new Renner action (including new levers, hammer shanks and rollers, and new hammers (Abel premium natural felt hammer). The tone of this instrument is typical Pleyel - warm and dark with a dreamy character.

RESERVED. An excellent opportunity to acquire a 5'4" Pleyel baby grand piano at an unrepeatable price. We have taken this piano in part exchange for a larger Pleyel purchased by a client. This Pleyel has been restored in the past by one of our peer piano companies and we are selling it "as is". The piano plays with a dark tone and with plenty of power. The bass is exceptional for a piano of this length. There is excellent figuration in the Rio rosewood cabinet, with the calligraphic Pleyel signature inlaid in brass to the lid. The modèle "E" was Pleyel's original baby grand piano, introduced in the 1890s. It is essentially fully modern in design with a pleasing, powerful sound. This example was initially sold to a department store for display in London; in that year, several other modèle Es were sold to Harrods, demonstrating the popularity of this model.

A 1928 5'7" Steinway grand piano in an exquisite ziricote wood cabinet.

Musically and aesthetically, this is a very special piano. Originally made in the Paris workshop of Pleyel in 1896, we have rebuilt this piano over the course of a year, including a new Renner action, new Bolduc pinblock and hybrid stringing throughout. The original rio rosewood cabinetry has been refinished to an excellent standard.

This restored Steinway model "O" is an exceptional musical instrument. This piano has been meticulously refurbished to its original glory, showcasing the timeless elegance and rich tonal palette that have made Steinway synonymous with excellence. The restoration process involves carefully inspecting and repairing every component, from the soundboard to the action mechanism, ensuring that this piano performs every bit as well as when it was new in 1927.

A young Steinway grand piano in a French walnut cabinet. We have prepared this piano in our ateliers and work undertaken includes restringing throughout to Steinway specifications, resprayed frame, repolished cabinet and action rebuilding using genuine Steinway parts.

We have fully rebuilt this piano to include new pinblock, resprayed frame, restringing and rebuilt action. The tone of this particular Steinway is notably mellow but powerful with a particularly long sustain.

A powerful and bright Steinway archetype. This Model O dates from 1903 and performs exceptionally with a rebuilt action, recapped bridges and a beautiful figured ebony cabinet. Supplied with a matching macassar ebony adjustable stool.

A dark toned and powerful 5'4" baby grand piano originally built in 1904. We have rebuilt this piano with a new Ciresa soundboard, new pinblock and new Renner action, all sensitively incorporated into the original Pleyel specifications.

A fully rebuilt 164cm (5'4") Pleyel baby grand in an avant-garde off-black and vavona wood cabinet. A wonderfully rich, dark and powerful tone.