Steinway & Sons, the luxury piano retailer and manufacturer, opened its new Long Island showroom on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset earlier this month.
The new storefront, which offers new and used pianos, takes the place of a location in Melville, which closed last fall after 15 years amid an effort to make the brand more modern and visible to younger consumers.
The showroom is located approximately a mile from the Americana Manhasset in the shopping district known as the Miracle Mile.
“The Long Island area is home to a vibrant musical culture, and after a brief period without a gallery in this area, it is exciting to see Steinway celebrate its New York roots with our new Long Island showroom,” Gavin English, president of Steinway & Sons Americas, said in a statement.
Steinway & Sons was founded in 1853 by German piano maker Henry Engelhard Steinway. The company has since become synonymous with expert craftsmanship and brand-new pianos from them cost about $100,000. Steinway also designs pianos for a less expensive brand name, Boston and Essex, which cost on average $35,000 and $12,000, respectively.
The new Manhasset location becomes the 17th company-owned store in the United States alongside 11 in Europe, nine in Asia and approximately 100 stores that sell Steinway’s from independent retailers.
Hours for the gallery located at 1488 Northern Blvd., in Manhasset, are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. More information can be found at 631-424-0525 or www.steinwaylongisland.com.
