Colour: Walnut Satin
Year: 1935

The Strohmenger baby grand is a rare and beautiful art deco walnut grand piano dating from 1935, a genuinely exceptional piece of British piano craftsmanship from one of London's most respected piano manufacturers of the early 20th century. Strohmenger pianos are rare and highly collectible, and this art deco example in walnut satin is an instrument of outstanding decorative character and musical quality. Contact us for current pricing.

Art deco baby grands of this calibre and provenance are extraordinarily hard to find. This is a piano that would grace any period interior, music room, or film and photography set requiring a genuinely beautiful vintage instrument.

Available to view and play at our Oxfordshire showroom by appointment. Contact us to discuss delivery, part-exchange, and finance options for this unique instrument.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were Strohmenger, and why are their pianos so rare?

Strohmenger and Sons was a respected London piano manufacturer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for producing instruments of genuine quality and elegant design. The firm did not survive the upheavals of the mid-20th century in the way larger manufacturers did, which means surviving Strohmenger pianos, particularly grands, are exceptionally rare. A 1935 Strohmenger baby grand is a collector's item as much as a musical instrument, and finding one in this condition and with this design character is a genuinely unusual event.

What makes this an art deco piano?

Art deco was the defining design movement of the 1920s and 1930s, characterised by clean geometric lines, luxurious materials, and a balance between ornamentation and modernity. A 1935 walnut satin baby grand from this period reflects the art deco aesthetic in its proportions, cabinet detailing, and overall elegance. Very few pianos survive from this period in this condition, and fewer still have the design integrity that makes an instrument genuinely art deco rather than simply old. This Strohmenger is the real thing.

How does a Strohmenger compare to a Chappell or Broadwood from a similar period?

All three are British-made grands from the early 20th century with their own heritage and character. Broadwood carries the oldest and most celebrated pedigree in British piano history. Chappell has a Bond Street prestige and strong London musical association. Strohmenger is the rarest of the three and, for the right buyer, the most visually striking. Each is a genuinely individual instrument. If you are interested in the art deco period specifically, the Strohmenger is in a class of its own.

Is this suitable for film and photographic production work?

It is one of the finest pianos available for period production use. A 1935 art deco walnut baby grand immediately evokes the glamour and elegance of the interwar period, and the Strohmenger's design integrity makes it convincing in a way that more generic vintage instruments are not. We have experience working with film and television productions and are very happy to discuss both sale and loan arrangements for production purposes.

How long will a 1935 Strohmenger baby grand last?

This piano has already lasted 90 years and remains a serious and beautiful instrument. The structural elements, the cast iron frame and the walnut case, are effectively permanent. With proper maintenance, correct placement, and periodic attention from a skilled technician, this instrument can continue to give musical and visual pleasure for many more decades to come.