Pianodrome Blog
Piano action in words.
Pinblock Mantelpiece
What is the most aesthetically pleasing part of a piano?
Perhaps it is the iconic keyboard, with its ordered universe of black and white keys, either shining brightly or showing the tallow use of decades of enjoyment? Could it be the keyboard lid which seamlessly curves over the keys, closing to meet a miniature lock and key? Or maybe it’s the front panel adorned with decoration; either embossed with elegant beading or inlaid with marquetry depicting dreamlike flower scenes or astral forms? There is much to love in the piano’s pleasing form.
The piano desk
Using materials from discarded pianos is a way of honouring the craftsmanship that went into building the pianos sometimes over a century ago, and giving new life to parts that provided the instrument its music and character. It is also a way of making the most of what is available, limiting waste and the need to produce new objects for a specific purpose.
As part of this vision, bespoke furniture can be built from piano parts, and in the case of this Studio Pianodrome project, a desk was designed to fit into the small space available by a window.
The piano top
‘If you are in a shipwreck and all the boats are gone, a piano top buoyant enough to keep you afloat that comes along makes a fortuitous life preserver.’
R. Buckminster Fuller, 1966.
