The Poul Henningsen designed PH Bow Grand Piano is a radical departure from the expectation of how a wooden cased piano is usually presented. It was Poul Henningsen’s goal in...
The Poul Henningsen designed PH Bow Grand Piano is a radical departure from the expectation of how a wooden cased piano is usually presented. It was Poul Henningsen’s goal in his work to redesign many everyday objects and pieces of furniture so that they would not only function better, but also be more aesthetically pleasing. The PH Bow Grand Piano is no exception to this philosophy.
The PH Bow Grand Piano eschews the ‘traditional’ piano design that simply boxes the soundboard, action and strings of the piano inside a harshly angled wooden case. PH’s design for a wooden piano case is visually softer, constructed around a lid of four organic flowing ‘waves’ of timber. The piano is supported by three wooden legs that typify mid-century style, and are angled to be less obtrusive than traditional piano legs that are positioned at a right angle to the body of the instrument. The form of the PH Bow Grand Piano is one of gentle curves and subtle geometry. This fluidity of design invites a sense of intimacy with the piano itself: all intimidating sharp lines are broken, resulting in an instrument that calls one to touch, to play, and listen to it.
The PH Bow Grand Piano is sized to fit comfortably in many home environments as well as public spaces and performance venues. Presented in a combination of pale and dark veneered wood, the PH Bow Grand Piano enhances many diverse interior environments whether they are traditional, mid-century or contemporary in style. The versatility of the PH Bow Grand Piano reflects Poul Henningsen’s values that well- designed, inspiring and beautiful things should be available to everyone. For the first time in over seventy years, PH Pianos are delighted to make available for purchase the PH Bow Grand Piano: the essence of inspiring, sensual piano design.