Essex is the 21st century's first line of pianos. Essex features geometrically carved cabinetry that evokes the art-deco period, while showcasing 21st century technology and celebrated Steinway design. Using state-of-the-art acoustical-engineering software, designers shaped the soundboard and distributed braces and ribs for superior sound and touch. A beauty to behold With its sleek, streamlined design, the Essex grand piano is elegantly reminiscent of the vibrant 1920s and the romantic age of jazz. A variety of period upright styles makes choosing a look to harmonize with your home an exciting experience.

The Piano that Inspires the Artist in You Steinway & Sons recreates the spirit of the Jazz Age The 1920s. An era of Art Deco elegance, with jazz greats such as Gershwin and Ellington, literary giants like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, and famous hotels such as the Waldorf Astoria and the Essex House.In celebration of this dynamic and creative period, Steinway & Sons designed the Essex, a piano that captures the vibrant spirit of the Art Deco era.World-class performance made affordable In keeping with its belief that the precious gift of music should not be reserved for just a few, Steinway & Sons has expanded its selection of finely crafted instruments and to make Steinway designed pianos available to more consumers. And now, drawing on the Steinway & Sons incomparable experience and highest musical standards, is the latest reflection of Steinway's design and innovation — the Essex piano. Built with a completely new Steinway scale design, the Essex piano is remarkably affordable and sets new performance standards for comparably priced pianos.The unmistakable touch of Steinway. Many Steinway designed features are built into the Essex piano, providing it with superb sound, touch and enduring investment value.