Sometimes you just can’t pass up an opportunity.
My boyfriend and I had been aware for some time of the tasty MCM goodness that is the Acrosonic by Baldwin Model 947 piano. Most piano makers didn’t bother with a true MCM design, sticking instead to traditional and “Provincial.” But Baldwin took a chance and came out with the 947 in 1960. They’re rare, and pricy when you can find one. Lo and behold, one appeared locally, and for a very good price. We went to see it Saturday, BF liked how it played, and we bought it on the spot. It was delivered today, and he’s been playing it all afternoon.
It has a matching bench (not the one shown), which is out being upholstered. I thought I’d share it with y’all, because if anyone understands not-necessarily-necessary moves like this one, it’s the GW gang.
(The pottery is 1970s Robert Maxwell)
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bpath
10 months agolast modified: 10 months agoCongratulations! Here is my Baldwin Acrosonic. It’s a little different style fom yours. I don’t know its year, but my parents built the house in 1956 just before I was born, and it’s the piano I grew up with, singing ”Sing Along With Mitch” and nursery songs to our dad’s playing, and then where I practiced my scales, arpeggios, and lessons. It’s stilk a good piano! Mom made the crewel cushion, but for the Baldwin small grand when we moved to a larger house. I never got used to using a cushion, I remove this one when I want to play.
The Acrosonic was, and is, a good instrument, and I’m so glad you have one! I love, LOVE, the woven front of yours! Mine is solid, I love that kind of woven screen.jakabedy thanked bpathRelated Discussions
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jill302
10 months agoLove the unique pure MCM style of your new piano. What a find!
I have a piano that my godfather had in his MCM home back in the 50's - early 70's. It is a 1911 baby grand with fairly sleek styling. No where as cool as yours but it worked in his home with all the MCM furniture and it works in ours.
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