Stadeler upright piano, Brussels, 1845

Jean-Guillaume Stadeler, originally from Düsseldorf, came to Brussels to establish his piano workshop, which quickly became very successful. At the expo’s of 1835, 1841 and 1847 his upright pianos received a silver medal. The design of these pianos is somewhat peculiar. In the world of pianos, this type is called a ‘console model’. The French maker Pape was the pioneer. The oblique strings made it possible to limit the height of the upright piano.

Technical data:

• Inscription: Stadeler a Bruxelles
• Compass: 6 octaves and 9 notes (CC-a'''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: una corda - forte
• Dimensions: W 121 cm / D 60 cm / H 96 cm
• Case: rosewood veneer surrounded by sycomore threads
• Literature: VANDERVELLEN, P. "Le pianoforte dans les provinces belges (1761-1851)"
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 64 147
• Location: 1 - Museum "Piano's Maene" Brussels