page_title: Wilhelm Schimmel
section_title: Art Collection
hierarchical_section_title: Wilhelm Schimmel / Products / Special Models / Art Collection
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Schimmel Glasflügel, Schimmel Art-Collection
context_page_description: Schimmel is a German piano maker with factories in Braunschweig, Germany and Kalisz, Poland. Their product line has been described as "the most highly awarded German piano".
  The company was founded 1885 by Wilhelm Schimmel in Leipzig, Germany. Four generations of the Schimmel family have since managed and grown the family-owned business.
  Schimmel Pianos is known for producing “made in Germany” instruments of high quality. Since 2016 Schimmel has been owned by the Pearl River Piano Group in China. All Fridolin Schimmel pianos are made in the Pearl River piano factory in China. Over the history the company has made an impact on the piano industry with new inventions and innovative designs. Schimmel instruments are produced in the Schimmel workshop in Braunschweig, Germany. With more than 40 awards Schimmel Pianos are the most highly awarded Pianos from German production.
context_section_description: Together with renowned artists the German piano manufacturer developed the Schimmel Art Collection.
  1952 Schimmel Pianos caused a sensation with the presentation of the first transparent acrylic glass piano. The glass piano was improved 30 years later by Nicholas Schimmel. The piano soon became famous as it toured the world with the entertainer Udo Jürgens. Today the glass piano is highly demanded for TV shows, concerts tours and stages.
  The Pegasus piano designed in cooperation with Luigi Colani transcended the traditional form of pianos. The piano is positioned on an acrylic glass plate so the piano seem s to hover in mid-air. The stool is part of the piano body and the lid opens automatically.
  The grand piano designed by the artist Otmar Alt attracts attention with its colourful, flamboyant design.
caption: Schimmel Glass Piano
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