C. Bechstein Pianoforte AG is a German manufacturer of pianos, established in 1853 by Carl Bechstein.
Advertisement poster from c. 1920
Carl Bechstein
The signature of Carl Bechstein
Bechstein Art Nouveau grand piano, 1902
Friedrich Wilhelm Carl Bechstein was the maker of C. Bechstein pianos and the founder of C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik.
Carl Bechstein
Lobby at Wahnfried, showing the combined "composition piano" and writing desk specially made by Bechstein for Richard Wagner, with a large music stand and space for papers.