Piano stool is another option you have (besides piano and keyboard benches), in case you’re looking for a bench with a low profile to play the piano. These are compact, take less space and are perfect for students & teachers alike. These are necessary keyboard accessories, that helps maintain the right posture while playing. Take a look at these bestselling piano stools & keyboard thrones, see if it suits your needs.
Round Adjustable Piano Stool (Bench)
Round piano stools were quite common at one time, before other variants of piano benches emerged. While these may not be as popular (as the other types), they are still preferred by some.
The seating area is round, and most of these stools are height-adjustable. Suitable for low profile seating for students & teachers. It is light weight and not much assembly is required.
Almost all of these stools are made of wood; these are sturdy, and look elegant. Plastic adjustable stool are cheaper and suitable for keyboard and drum players (known as keyboard bench), these are ideal when working in places where space is limited.
Adjustable Piano Stool Bench
This piano stool is made of solid hard wood, has padded cushion and soft synthetic leather seat. No assembly required. Top diameter is 14″. Adjustable height from 16 1/2″ to 23 1/2″. High gloss finish on the wooden legs and frame.
Wood Adjustable Piano Stool Bench by CPS Imports
Swivel Piano Stool
In this style of piano stool, the seating area swivels, which many musicians find more comfortable.
Paul Jansen Swivel Piano Stool
Jansen Swivel Piano Stools (with Straight Legs) are made of the finest Hard Rock Maple or Oak construction.
Model J-60 – Wood Top – Fingertip height adjustment from 16″ to 23″. Seat size – 14-1/4″
Model J-70 – Upholstered Top – Fingertip height adjustment from 18″ to 25″. Seat size – 14-3/4″
Colors: – Satin or High Polish
Piano Stools: Various Options
Though there are not hundreds of variations of piano stools (or benches), there are a few variations when it comes to stools for piano.
Let us go through the various types that are quite commonly used.
Fixed Height
These are fixed height, made of wood, and rectangular in shape. Most of these are without a cushion, but you can find one that comes with a cushion. If you want a basic bench for practicing the piano, without having to spend a lot, then this one would be fine.
For serious players who play for hours, a piano bench with cushion is recommended, but if you are just going to play for thirty minutes or an hour daily, then you don’t really need a cushion.
Adjustable Height
An adjustable piano stool is quite popular among piano players for obvious reasons. These give you the ability to adjust its height; which means a lot of people can use it to play the piano. But then for this flexibility, you will need to pay more.
These generally tend to be more expensive than the fixed height one. However, with wooden things a lot depends on the quality as well. A fixed height one made of high-quality wood can be expensive. But generally speaking, the adjustable ones cost more than the fixed-height one.
Concert Stool
When you talk about the finest quality things, it is a given that they are going to be comfortable to sit upon. But then these need to look also grand, and things like height-adjustment should work very smoothly. Remember, these are going to be used by pianist of the highest caliber.
However, a concert piano stool is not any different in functionality compared to the other types of piano stools, but these look far more elegant. They come with premium quality deep buttoned leather seat and empire legs for a classier look.
The bench seat is usually made of premium quality leather, and offers the best comfort so that you can play or rehearse for hours.
Keyboard Throne / Piano Stool with Back
The best part about these piano stools is that it comes with a back rest, perfect for those with chronic back problems. These can be used by players of a other musical instruments as well, and not just by piano players.
Designed for keyboard players and guitarists, the braced legs keep you firmly planted on the stage, and the footrest is ideal for guitar players.
Read: Guitar/Keyboard thrones with Backrest
Antique / Vintage Piano Stool
Antique Piano Stools are made of wood and have intricate designs. You can even use these as side tables to accompany the sofa or an armchair. These vintage piano stools will easily complement the classy look of the interior.
There are some music lovers and antique collectors who are still drawn to the charm of antique piano stools.
More Types
The options mentioned here are usually used by the experienced piano players, but here are a few more options that are available to piano as well as keyboard players.
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