Y-Z Piano Gallery

Young Chang

JAE 610 Young Chang (re-branded Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano was manufactured in Korea in 1987, but it was subsequently relabelled Bernhard Steiner. It has a high gloss walnut casing; stands 121 cm tall and has three pedals.

DE 766 Young Chang (Re: Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 79982; Model U111. This piano was manufactured by Young Chang and re-labelled Bernhard Steiner. It has a high gloss, walnut casing. The piano is in magnificent condition. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 111 cm, width of 151 cm and a depth of 57 cm.

Young Chang (Re-branded Bernard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number 799263; Model U121. As Bernhard Steiner is not a factory but a brand name we assume this to have been built by the well-known Korean piano maker Young Chang. This would date the piano to a build year of around 1977. The piano is finished in walnut. Its condition is extremely good, showing very little use and obviously good care. It is very comparable to other well-known Eastern makes of piano. In fact, it’s tone makes it superior to some examples from the best-known makers in Japan, it certainly is a premier quality piano. The piano has 88 keys and 3 pedals. The dimensions of the piano are: a height of 121 cm; a width of 151 cm and a depth of 63 cm. Previously referenced DE 710, this piano was sold during February 2021.

Zeitter & Winkelmann

DE 796 Winkellmann (Zeitter and Winkellmann) Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano was built “c” 1918. A top quality instrument. The burr walnut casing has a very unusual inlay of Beethoven in the top panel.

DE 925 Zeitter & Winkelmann Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Although the casing of this grand shows wear, it has a feel about it and we do not feel it necessary to re-polish the piano. This is a very good quality grand piano. 

HRE 13 Zeitter & Winkelmann Grand Pianoforte with matching stool.

This piano was made in Braunschweig, Germany and has a rosewood casing. The piano has a fretted music desk, square tapering legs and – at approximately 1.8 m long – is a popular size.

Zender & Co.: Factory was established in London, see Bentley. Sidney Zender apparently used various factories in the UK to manufacture smaller pianos to suit limited space.

JAE 69 ZenderUpright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in the United Kingdom, the Zender make is known for being compact, ideal for limited space.

The case itself is compact style and features a rounded shoulder design with refined detail. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 98 cm, width of 128 cm and a depth of 52 cm. 

JAE 104 ZenderUpright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 36582. Manufactured in the United Kingdom in 1933, this piano has a high gloss mahogany finish in excellent condition. The casing has a neat, compact style featuring a rounded shoulder design with subtle, refined detail. This piano has 85 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 100 cm, a width of 128 cm and a depth of 50 cm.

DE 319 ZenderUpright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 299804. Manufactured in the United Kingdom, the Zender make is known for being compact, ideal for limited space. This piano has an attractive high-gloss walnut casing with lovely tone variation.

Zenon

DE 711 Zenon Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 81 531. Made in Japan, it has a very good, powerful tone and certainly is comparible to other Japanese makes in quality and build.

Zimmerman, Gebr.: Factory was established in 1884, in Liepzig, Germany.

JAE 16 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. This is a 1960’s German manufactured piano with a dark mahogany casing and modern clean lines. It has an unusual rounded, curved top.

JAE 66 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 229700; R1660. Manufactured in Germany in 1967, this piano has a very compact, clean design of small proportions and has a mahogany casing. This piano has had little use. Germanic, rich, mellower tone and a medium to heavier touch, making it a very good choice for someone wanting to practice technique, where many pianos have a touch that is considered too light for someone looking to improve one’s fingering. Many or most exams are done on grand pianos, which naturally have a heavier tone, which throws many less experienced players off. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 107 cm, width of 142 cm and a depth of 52 cm.

JAE 88 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano is an unusually high quality for a more recent built, fitted with a Renner action (which is always a mark of quality), and we estimate that is was manufactured in the 1980’s. The lighter shade mahogany casing has been re-polished in the last few years. This piano has a lovely bright tone; 88 keys, with a heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 115 cm, a width of 146 cm and a depth of 62.5 cm.

JAE 99 Gebr. Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 7397. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany by this well-known piano manufacturer. One can literally hear the merits of the Zimmerman Factory when they hear the wonderfully rich, German tone of the piano. It has an oak casing, which is a real rarity. The casing has been re-polished in its lifetime and has a lovely honey-coloured oak finish. It has 85 keys with a medium weight touch and 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 125 cm, width of 148.5 cm and depth of 62 cm.

DE 184 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. 

DE 209 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. In a satin-sheen-finish, this is a lovely choice of piano, and would suit most pianists. Zimmermann is a well recognised maker. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 108 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 52 cm.

DE 231 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 16465. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany and a low lustre, waxed walnut casing. This piano has 85 keys, with a medium to lighter touch, and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, width of 152.5 cm and a depth of 65.5 cm.

DE 245 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 24901. This piano has a stunning, high gloss finish, elegant legs and top opens like a grand piano. Zimmerman is a very high quality make of piano. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 106 cm, width of 144 cm and a depth of 53 cm.

DE 247 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. 

DE 268 ZimmermanUpright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in 1950, Serial number 176584, this piano has a figured walnut casing with beautiful graining. It is an extremely clean conditioned example of this well-considered, high-quality manufacturer. This piano has a good action and touch that which would suit a serious player. It has a medium to heavier touch and 85 keys. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 138 cm and a depth of 52.5 cm.

DE 272 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number 188657.

This modern-looking piano was manufactured in 1955, in Germany and has a mahogany finish.

DE 304 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 180405. This lovely Zimmerman piano was manufactured around the 1960’s in Germany, in and has a walnut casing. The casing was re-polished with hand application giving it a beautiful low lustre finish (January 2018). The piano has a lively, but mellower tone. It has 85 keys – with a medium to lighter touch – and 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 108 cm, width of 140.5 cm and depth of 51.5 cm.

DE 306 Zimmerman (Re-labelled Bernhard Steiner & Sohn) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 22358. This piano was manufactured in Germany in 1966 and has a walnut casing and a Renner action – which is a mark of quality. The piano has a rich, mellower tone; 88 keys – with a medium weight touch – and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 106.5 cm, a width of 141 cm and a depth of 53 cm.

DE 318 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 1105V. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany in about 1963 and has its original mahogany finish. Zimmerman is a very good quality piano at the top of our intermediate range. This one has the desirable smooth, warm and rich tone. It has 85 keys – with a medium touch – and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are height of 107 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 52.5 cm.

DE 324 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 6510. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany and has a high gloss mahogany casing. This is such an attractive piano with its high gloss finish and fretted legs, suiting most housholds due to its smaller size. It has a richer tone with a very pleasant treble. The piano has 85 keys – with a medium touch – and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, a width of 138,5 cm and a depth of 51,5 cm.

DE 338 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool.

We are currently re-polishing this piano as the case obviously needs attention.

It should be available mid-June 2017.

The photo is of the piano with the flawed casing.

DE 347 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 13882. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany, between the years of 1919-1929. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 135 cm, width of 154 cm and depth of 65 cm.

DE 355 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 217723. This piano was manufactured in Germany in 1965. This must be one of the most clean-lined pianos ever built, truly simplistic and tidy as well as being of small dimensions. This mahogany example is a really nice one, internally completely original and unspoilt. It has 85 keys, with a slightly heavier touch weight, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a: height of 107 cm, width of 141.5 cm and a depth of 52 cm.

DE 386 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool.  Serial number: 189165.

This a very smart, modern looking piano with a very dark mahogany casing. It has 88 keys The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 101 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 52 cm.

DE 390 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 222694. This piano was manufactured in Germany and has a lighter mahogany casing. It has a typically minimalist and compact style of casing which would suit a modern interior. German pianos have a richer, more mellow tone as compared to most pianos. Zimmerman is a very well-recognised maker. The piano has 85 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 106 cm, width of 142 cm and a depth of 52 cm.

DE 506 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in Liepzig, Germany this is a lovely piano from a renowned manufacturer. This piano has been painted with Annie Sloane Chalk paint: an undercoat of Paris Grey and top coat of Pure White (February 2018).  This gives one the option of having a flat colour or having the piano distressed to a French Provincial finish. Both are very popular.

DE 517 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 203289. This piano was manufactured in Germany in 1962. It was painted in Granny B’s Gatsby blue shade over a grey undercoat. It is smart and modern-looking in structure and finish.  It has the much-desired warm, rich, mellower tone. The piano has 85 keys – with a medium touch – and 2 pedals. The dimensions are a height of 107 cm, a width of 145,5 cm and a depth of 52 cm.

HRE 33 Zimmermann Upright Pianofortewith stool. This piano was manufactured in Germany. It is unusual in that it has a light rose-wood casing and its structure is modern looking. The dimensions of this piano are a width of 140 cm, height of 110 cm and depth of 52 cm.

HJG 90 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.
Serial number: 225275.

HJG 56 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

HJG 46 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This is a piano that originated in what was previously called Eastern Germany.

DE 917 Zimmerman Grand Pianoforte with stool.

The piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany in the 1920’s and has an ebony casing. It is a fine-quality, robust instrument. The casing shows some wear.

DE 945 Zimmerman Grand Pianoforte and stool. Manufactured in Liepzig, Germany, this is a wonderful 1920’s Zimmerman in excellent, fully-restored condition. Finished in high gloss black, the re-polishing was done years ago but has been very well kept and is in wonderful condition. This is the quintessential German style piano that has never gone out of fashion and its mellow rich tone is sought by many. It is 180 cm long and 150.5 cm at the widest point. The piano has 88 keys, retaining the original ivory, with a medium weight, relatively light if compared to many grands, and 2 pedals. A common complaint with grands is a heavy touch, this piano is then a nice enjoyable piano for those not practicing hours daily!