Petrof – for the love of music and craftsmanship

Of the many companies involved in the production of high-end piano, few enjoy such a reputation, recognition and centuries-long history as the Czech Petrof. Today Petrof, it is an international company, producing grand pianos, upright pianos and organs, exporting them to more than 60 countries around the world.

The history of the Petrof brand

This famous brand was established as a family business in 1864, when Anton Petrof, a Czech living in Vienna, built his first concert piano.

By 1918, the company was one of the main suppliers of instruments to the Austro-Hungarian court, and in the interwar period it was merged with the American Steinway. Petrof spent the second half of the 20th century as a state-owned enterprise nationalised by the Communist authorities in Czechoslovakia, and it was not until 1991 that it was returned to the family, which still manages it today.

Innovation and high quality of Petrof piano

Petrof’s operations combine tradition with a professional and modern approach. They have the first reflection-free chamber in the Czech Republic, which is used for perfect calibration of instruments. In addition, they regularly conduct research as part of their Research and Development Department. The company was awarded the European Excellence Certificate in 2007 for its professionalism. Awarded to the most high quality products from the European Union.

Ant. Petrof – premium brand

The company’s showcase brand is the Ant. Petrof, issued on the occasion of the company’s 150th anniversary. The grand piano Ant. Petrof 225 or the Ant. Petrof 136 are some of the best instruments of their type in the world. They are characterised by an extremely high quality of workmanship, a stylish appearance referring to the company’s history and an ideal sound, which is a consequence of craftsmanship and technical precision.

Petrof grand pianos from the Standard and Master series

Petrof upright pianos from the Middle, Higher and Highest series

Unique models of Petrof piano

In addition to classic models of piano, Petrof also has exceptional models in its range. Style Collection pianos and Special Collection grand pianos will delight the most demanding lovers of original design. Below are some examples of Petrof’s extraordinary designs.

Other piano brands associated with Petrof

The Petrof family of companies also includes a number of other brands, which also originated in Czechoslovakia and today are combined in one company. They are profiled for different customers and serve different purposes, but are always of the highest possible quality. Petrof’s affiliates include: Akord and Rösler presenting piano in the lower price class, Weinbach – younger but produced from the same parts as Petrof, Scholze offering pianos for home use or Fibich using modern solutions.