Steinway & Sons Model 40 Console Upright Piano | Light Walnut | Mid-1950s

A wonderfully distinctive American-made Steinway for the pianist who wants genuine Steinway character in a beautifully proportioned upright.

This mid-1950s Steinway & Sons Model 40 combines a graceful furniture-style cabinet with the responsive touch and musical voice that make these vintage Steinway consoles so enjoyable to discover.

Finished in warm light walnut, the cabinet features elegant fluted legs, gently curved detailing and a beautifully designed music desk that gives the piano a distinctly mid-century presence. It retains its original ivory keytops, adding to the instrument's period character and originality.

Most importantly, this is a piano meant to be played. The action is responsive and comfortable under the hands, and the instrument has a beautiful, expressive tone with the warmth and character one hopes to find in a well-preserved vintage Steinway.

Details: Steinway & Sons • Model 40 Console Upright • Serial No. 344782 • Mid-1950s • Light walnut finish • Original ivory keytops • Responsive action • Beautiful tone • $4,995.

The Model 40 itself has an interesting place in Steinway history: it was designed as a compact vertical instrument that could bring Steinway construction and musical character into homes where a grand wasn't practical. Specialist dealers still describe the Model 40 as a compact, high-quality instrument intended for serious musical use.

For the social post, I would make it less technical and more emotional:

A Steinway doesn't have to be a grand.

This beautiful mid-1950s Steinway & Sons Model 40 is one of those pianos that reminds us why older instruments deserve to be evaluated individually—not simply by their age.

Its light walnut cabinet has wonderful period character, from the graceful music desk to the fluted legs and warm natural grain. And underneath the beautiful furniture is what matters most: a responsive, enjoyable action and a lovely Steinway voice.

It even retains its original ivory keytops—a wonderful detail of its history.

For a home, pianist or teacher looking for the character of a vintage American Steinway without the space requirements of a grand, this is a very special alternative.

Steinway & Sons Model 40 | Mid-1950s | $4,995

Available to play at Washington Pianos.

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