If you´re looking to take your piano playing skills to another level, one of the most essential things you´ll need aside from the piano itself is a piano bench. Piano benches are vital when it comes to properly playing the piano as they´ll help you have a good posture both in the back and wrists while also staying comfortable throughout long practice hours or concerts.
With so many choices out there it can be very difficult to make a decision. With that in mind, we've prepared a buying guide and reviews of our favorite options.
Quick glance at the best piano benches:
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Capacity: 1 person
Height Adjustability: Yes
Material: Wood
Color: Black
Benchtop Material: Faux Leather
Dimensions: 22" D x 12.61" W x 21.65" H.
All instruments have their own style and personality. The piano has a very elegant and sophisticated style to it. When choosing a piano bench, it's important that its design agrees with your piano´s aesthetic qualities.
Built out of wood, the Neewer adjustable bench can support up to 330lbs., its cushion is quite comfortable, and the height is adjustable. Under the seat, the bench has some extra storage space for your sheet music or your practice book.
When it comes to assembling the bench, you might just need to use a wrench, but it doesn´t require tremendous amounts of work, so don’t worry about that.
In regards to its care, the material is very easy to clean and is very durable. What can damage the bench is rocking it back and forth many times.
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Capacity: 1 person
Height Adjustability: Yes
Material: Alloy Steel
Color: Gray/Black
Bench top Material: Leather
Dimensions: 24.5"D x 13"W x 5"H
If you’re looking for something a bit more simple than a piano bench, yet made out of high quality, Yamaha has designed a great option for your piano.
X-Style benches form an x-like shape as the stool´s legs cross to provide support
The seat´s design is light and easy to move. The seat´s legs are made out of metal. They are very resistant, and can support reasonable amounts of weight.
As a metal seat would be quite uncomfortable, this bench includes a padded seat, which provides cushioned support for the body, so that you can play there for a couple of hours without feeling the need to get up. You can also adjust the stool´s height for your convenience and comfort.
Finally, the bench´s design is neutral, making it an agreeable choice for most pianos. Its simplicity and design make it a great option.
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Capacity: 1 Person
Adjustability: No
Material: Wood
Color: Black/White
Bench top Material: Leather
Dimensions: 21.63"D x 13.38"W x 19.25"H
If you're looking for a piano bench that gives you a little storage space, elegance and is very comfortable at the same time, then look no further.
Songnomics offers a beautiful wood bench that can support up to 300lbs. The bench is one of the most visually appealing on this list and the padded seat is quite comfortable to sit in, helping make your piano practice a little more enjoyable
If you´re looking for a stool with storage space, this one also has you covered, you can use it to store small objects such as sheet music or a music book.
This bench offers a lot, but a bit of a disadvantage is that it can't adjust for height, so that could give you a bit of trouble.
Finally, the bench will come to you in parts, but the tools to put it together will be provided right there. If you find yourself looking to shake things up a bit, there is also a white version of the bench, but it might be a bit more difficult to clean.
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Capacity: 1 Person
Adjustability: Yes
Material: Welded Metal
Color: Gray
Bench top Material: Soft Fabric
Dimensions: 5"D x 28"W x 15"H
Going back to X-Style benches, OnStage offers a very high quality product.
The Stool´s legs are made out of a metal alloy which gives the stool a lot of strength and support for big amounts of weight. The stool has a 2.5” thick seat which is very comfortable and stylish, making it an easy fit with most pianos.
When compared to the Yamaha stool, the stool is a bit longer to the sides, but narrower in width. It really depends on preference, however this seat has a higher quality, as the seat cushion is more durable and is easily cleaned.
The biggest disadvantage with this particular bench is it´s price, it is very expensive, but if you give it a chance, In return you´ll have a very durable and comfortable piano bench, which also offers the perk of being easily moved, and maintained.
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Capacity: 2 people
Adjustability: No
Material: Wood
Color: Black
Bench top Material: Leather
Dimensions: 27.95"D x 11.8"W x 20.08"H
When looking for a good bench to do duets in, IWELL's double is the one that comes to mind.
Built out of wood, it is a very spacious bench that can hold up to 400lbs in weight. In addition, it offers enough space for two people to sit in and play at the same time,
The stool seat is made out of faux leather but it is still quite comfortable to sit in at 2.4” thick. Underneath the seat, there is a large storage compartment for you to store anything from sheet music to small recording equipment such as cables.
The bench also offers a lot of versatility, its main purpose is to accompany the piano, but of course, it can be used as a bench all around the house.
This stool´s biggest disadvantage is that one cannot adjust the height of the seat, which could result in some players being uncomfortable.
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Capacity: 1 Person
Adjustability: Yes
Material: Wood
Color: Black
Bench top Material: Genuine Leather
Dimensions: 22”W x 16.5”D
This stool is the most expensive one on this list, but I thought it well to mention it as a bit of a luxurious option. The stool is made out of wood and is covered with genuine leather
This seat part of the bench is very thick and has a soft and enjoyable feeling to it, making it a quality piece of furniture. Aesthetically speaking the leather gives the seat a great vibe, as if it was meant to be for the piano, it is also very comfortable to sit in.
The seat is easy to clean, durable, and can support lots of weight. Lastly, it is very easy to assemble so don’t you worry about that.
The biggest setback is the price. It is unfortunately around $500 due to it being made out of genuine leather, but sometimes, you can find it at a discount on the manufacturer's website.
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Capacity: 1 Person
Adjustability: Yes
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Bench top Material: Rubber
Dimensions: 12"D x 16"W x 19"H
When it comes to getting a good product for the least possible amount of money, Greenpro can help there. Their X style bench is quite practical, easy to use and most importantly offers a lot of value.
Made out of materials like steel and rubber, the stool isn’t exactly the most comfortable on this list, but it will certainly do the job and keep you steady for a couple of hours when you practice.
This bench also provides a lot of tactical ease, as it can effortlessly be moved out of the way, and can be easily cleaned and maintained. Finally, putting together the stool shouldn’t be so complicated
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When it comes to choosing the best bench for your piano practice, there is truly nothing more important than height adjustment. When choosing a piano bench, it has to be the first or at worst, the second thing you consider as this feature will affect many things, from your body posture to your back angle, to wrist posture, something which is very important to do correctly.
The second most important trait that a bench needs to possess is that it needs to be comfortable. Nobody likes to sit in a hard chair, especially so when it comes to practicing for a couple of hours every week. It’s a lot of time you’ll be investing, so be sure to keep your body comfortable while you do it.
Another important thing to consider is the bench’s use. How many hours per week are you considering using it? Would the stool be occupying important space? The purpose of the stool matters. Luckily, there are plenty of stools that are versatile enough to be folded into tiny spaces, or repurposed into a piece of furniture in a matter of seconds.
The last criteria to consider would be aesthetics, this means if the stool fits your house’s visual chemistry. And it’s important because you don’t want a thing to feel incredibly out of place. Although not a matter of life and death, it is always good to be satisfied with what you see.
What if I can't find all of these categories in a stool?
It is true that it is incredibly difficult to find a stool that matches all of these criteria, but don’t worry about that. Each of you will have their own preference and priorities when it comes to the best stool for you. And there are some benches that may not have height adjustment, but may be incredibly comfortable. So take into account what is most important to you and based on that make your purchase decision
Do piano stools have a warranty in case of a misfit?
Some of the products on the list, such as the CPS imports bench also come with a 1-year warranty after the date of purchase. When you shop through Amazon, you’ll have a 30-day guarantee to return the product?
Another great alternative would be to go to an instrument store and see which options are available and test them in person before buying,
Is assembling the piano chair difficult?
Assembling a piano chair is quite simple, but you will need some tools. Here’s a link to a video that might help.
Link: https://youtu.be/Brlf-2-Ulek
Conclusion
From all of the previously selected recommendations, the best choice for you naturally depends on what you’re looking for and your priorities. But for us, when it comes to piano benches, the one we’d go for is Songnomics, due to it being the most practical and comfortable choice, and even though it doesn’t have adjustable height, we found it quite easy to find a good position and stay there for some time.
And if you’re in the market for something more compact, your best choice is Yamaha, as it is a quality bench that will last, and most importantly is also comfortable and adaptable to your needs.
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