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A timeless classic design - fits in well with both contemporary and traditionally furnished rooms.

Made in Britain - supporting British industry, rural employment and traditional skills.

The standard range is built upon a basic design that unites a pair of leg end frames (2 x legs joined by a leg end rail) and a box (2 x box rails and 2 x box end rails). John Austin stools are unique in offering this method of construction.

This design has been refined and developed over many years and is the only truly reliable answer to the peculiar strains put upon a piano stool by a player. Racking, the side-to-side movement caused by a player ranging up and down the keyboard, will cause stools utilising a straightforward 4 x leg and 4 x rail or bolt on leg construction to fail. By uniting leg end frames with a box and ensuring that the three parts are dowelled, glued and screwed together one arrives at the strongest frame construction for any piano stool available in the world bar none!

The stool base frame itself uses 32 dowels and 8 wood screws, the lid on a single box stool a further 8 dowels and 4 wood screws with another 20 wood screws to attach the lid and lid-stay to the base. A strong stool is a reliable stool that will not let you down!


Solid box dowel construction
Will withstand the racking action imposed by side to side movement of player - especially important with duet stools.

Prime hardwood used
Structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing, John Austin stools use only hardwoods from certified sustainable sources. They buy only first grade timber and take great care in its selection to be sure that the end product is free of imperfections both structural and visual.

Quality hand finish
Although they do use machines to cut and profile the basic shapes to all of their components the final finish is due to a very high input of handcraft in the sanding and polishing of the product. The curves and edges are all hand sanded through coarse grades to fine and this ensures a smooth feel to the finished article. Our polishing process is complex involving grain filling, staining and colouring prior to the application of at least three lacquer coats. This seals the wood and enhances the beauty of the natural timber.

Brassed piano hinge on the seat lid brassed lid stay and brassed wood screws
Quality fittings ensure that the product stands up well to close and discerning inspection. A piano is a high quality piece of music furniture and the stool should complement it in the home setting. Most homes have their best furniture in the room that is seen the most and this is often where the piano is to be found. The piano stool is an important part of the visual attractiveness of a piano in place.

Deep pad seat professionally upholstered - affords high comfort level, aesthetically pleasing and durable.

Large music storage compartment - high capacity for music storage.

Chamfer on the bottom of the stool leg and glides fitted to the leg base - helps prevent damage to the stool legs when the stool is moved.

Height can be specified at the time of ordering - if intended for just one player then the stool can be made at their ideal playing height without the need to specify a fully adjustable model at higher cost.

Vast range of wood finish options and a pattern matching service
The stool can be truly matched to the piano either by specifying the piano manufacturer (they hold a large number of their samples) or sending a sample. Their standard range of wood finishes is extensive and offers a choice of the most popular wood colours. They offer mahogany, oak, beech, walnut, teak, cherry and yew finishes in addition to black and white in both satin and gloss.

Extensive range of upholstery choices including the option to use the your own material.


THE MILLERS BENEFITS

•    Over 150 years of unrivalled experience in the music industry.
•    We have over 150 pianos, 2000 instruments and 1000s of accessories to choose from, as well as a huge range of sheet music.
•    Large, impressive showrooms.
•    Knowledgeable musicians are available to offer expert advice.
•    Comprehensive after sales service.
•    Money back rental – no risk, no high payments.
•    Interest free credit – low monthly payments.