Steinway Model A Grand Piano - Fully Restored, High-Gloss Ebony | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls

This fully restored 1890 Steinway Model A grand piano is a rare opportunity to own one of the most celebrated instruments in the concert grand tradition, now available at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls. At 6'2", the Model A delivers the rich tonal depth, dynamic range, and commanding presence that have made it a cornerstone of professional performance for over a century. This instrument is an exceptional choice for serious performers, collectors, and institutions seeking the character of a genuine New York Steinway at a significantly lower investment than a new 2026 model.

Product Overview

This 1890 New York Steinway Model A has undergone a comprehensive restoration while preserving its original soundboard — a deliberate choice that honors the tonal character developed over more than a century of seasoning. The exterior features a stunning high-gloss ebony finish completed in Europe to the highest standards, presenting the instrument with the visual refinement befitting its pedigree. Elegant Macassar ebony accents on the underside of the lid and the inner rim add a distinctive, sophisticated touch that sets this piano apart from a standard restoration.

The original Steinway soundboard, carefully preserved through the rebuild process, contributes the warm, complex resonance that defines instruments from Steinway's late 19th-century New York production. The full rebuild has addressed all structural and mechanical components — action, strings, pins, and dampers — ensuring the piano performs with the reliability and responsiveness expected of a concert-caliber instrument. The result is a piano that combines the irreplaceable tonal depth of a period Steinway with the mechanical integrity of a freshly rebuilt instrument.

At 6'2", the Model A occupies the space between a parlor grand and a full concert grand, making it equally at home in a large private residence, a university studio, or a recital hall. Its tonal projection and dynamic sensitivity make it well-suited to solo repertoire, chamber music, and professional recording. For context, a new 2026 Steinway Model A from the Duet Series is priced at $175,100 — this instrument represents a compelling alternative for buyers who understand the enduring value of a vintage New York Steinway.

Ideal For

• Concert pianists and serious performers seeking a professional-grade grand with historic tonal character
• Collectors acquiring a fully restored New York Steinway at a significant advantage over new pricing
• University music departments and conservatories furnishing a recital or teaching studio with a world-class instrument
• Recording artists who value the complex, aged resonance of a preserved original soundboard
• Discerning home performers investing in a lifetime instrument with enduring artistic and monetary value

Key Features

Original Soundboard Preservation Unlike restorations that replace the soundboard entirely, this rebuild preserves the original 1890 spruce soundboard — a rare and intentional choice that maintains the instrument's distinctive aged tonal voice, with the warmth and complexity that only decades of seasoning can produce.

Full Mechanical Rebuild Every performance-critical component — action, strings, hammers, dampers, tuning pins, and pin block — has been rebuilt to exacting standards, ensuring the piano delivers the dynamic sensitivity and mechanical reliability expected of a professional instrument.

European High-Gloss Ebony Finish The exterior finish was completed in Europe to a flawless high-gloss ebony standard, presenting the instrument with a level of visual refinement consistent with its historical significance and restored performance capability.

Macassar Ebony Accents Distinctive Macassar ebony veneers on the underside of the lid and the inner rim provide an elegant, bespoke detail that elevates this restoration beyond a standard rebuild and into the realm of a truly refined instrument.

New York Steinway Provenance Produced at Steinway's legendary New York factory in 1890, this Model A carries the craftsmanship lineage of the golden era of American piano making — a provenance that cannot be replicated in any new instrument at any price.

What's Included

• 1890 Steinway Model A grand piano, fully restored
• Bench
• Ask us about our white glove delivery and in-home setup service

Technical Specifications

Experience This Steinway Model A Today

This restored 1890 Steinway Model A is a genuinely rare instrument, and opportunities to acquire a piano of this provenance and quality at this investment level are exceptional. Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience it firsthand, or contact us to arrange shipping — this instrument is ready to go. Reach out today to learn more or to schedule a private showing.