Steinway Model B Piano: What It's Worth in 2026, Prices & Listings
- Size
- 6'10½" (211 cm) grand
- Made
- In production since 1872 in essentially the same size; New York and Hamburg
The Steinway Model B is the piano Steinway itself calls "the perfect piano": a 6'10" grand that is large enough for a small hall and refined enough for a serious home studio. It has been in production for a century and a half and is the model most professionals aspire to own.
Used Bs are the most valuable Steinways short of the concert D, and the market is deep: rebuilt vintage Bs, art-case Bs, Hamburg Bs and near-new New York Bs all trade actively.
What a Steinway Model B is worth in 2026
Median asking
$79,248
Lowest
$16,999
Highest
$150,000
Live asking prices from 82 priced Steinway Model B listings on US Piano Connection right now, refreshed hourly. Dealer asking prices include prep work, warranty and delivery; a private sale realistically brings less than the dealer median for an ordinary example.
B prices span from unrestored vintage projects to near-new instruments. Rebuild provenance and factory (New York vs Hamburg) are the main drivers after year. See the live figures above.
| Decade | Listings | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 3 | $59,999 | $16,999–$99,995 |
| 1880s | 3 | $91,357 | $37,990–$114,665 |
| 1890s | 2 | $51,500 | $48,000–$55,000 |
| 1900s | 8 | $84,948 | $58,900–$120,000 |
| 1910s | 13 | $85,000 | $49,500–$150,000 |
| 1920s | 6 | $88,350 | $41,990–$125,000 |
| 1940s | 3 | $89,500 | $44,990–$89,890 |
| 1960s | 5 | $84,500 | $55,000–$120,000 |
| 1970s | 4 | $75,900 | $49,800–$127,065 |
| 1980s | 9 | $55,000 | $42,415–$101,995 |
| 1990s | 11 | $71,995 | $49,990–$140,100 |
| 2000s | 4 | $84,150 | $67,130–$99,995 |
| 2020s | 3 | $100,000 | $94,995–$120,000 |
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What to know about the Steinway Model B
- The B has changed less over time than the M or A; a well-rebuilt 1920s B is close in character to a new one.
- Hamburg Bs are prized and usually ask more than New York Bs of similar age.
- Tiffany, Louis XV and other art-case Bs are collectible and priced on the case as much as the piano.
- Rebuilt examples should come with a documented rebuild (soundboard, pinblock, action) from a known shop; a "restored" B without paperwork should be priced as unknown.
Steinway Model B pianos for sale now
Dealer1947 Steinway & Sons Model B
Bellevue, WA
Grand
Classic Pianos Seattle
Nationwide Delivery Available
$89,890
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DealerFair Deal1993 Steinway & Sons B
Mesa, AZ
Grand
Stilwell Pianos
Nationwide Delivery Available
$49,990
View details1895 Steinway & Sons Model B art-case
Santa Fe, NM
Grand · Excellent condition
Nationwide Delivery Available
$48,000
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DealerFair Deal1996 Steinway & Sons Model B
Portland, OR
Grand
Portland Piano Company
Nationwide Delivery Available
$67,915
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Dealer1968 Steinway & Sons Grand B (6'11")
Pine Brook, NJ
Grand
Lindeblad Piano Restoration
Nationwide Delivery Available
$85,000
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Dealer1923 Steinway & Sons Grand B (6'11")
Pine Brook, NJ
Grand
Lindeblad Piano Restoration
Nationwide Delivery Available
$85,000
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DealerFair Deal1905 Steinway & Sons Model B 7' Semi-Concert Grand Piano Victorian (Restored)
New London, CT
Grand
Caruso Piano Gallery
Nationwide Delivery Available
$58,900
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Dealer1910 Steinway & Sons Grand B (6'11")
Pine Brook, NJ
Grand
Lindeblad Piano Restoration
Nationwide Delivery Available
$85,000
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Dealer2024 Steinway & Sons Grand B (6'11")
Pine Brook, NJ
Grand
Lindeblad Piano Restoration
Nationwide Delivery Available
$100,000
View detailsFrequently asked questions
How much is a Steinway Model B worth?
See the live snapshot above; the B is among the highest-value pianos on this site, with rebuilt vintage and near-new examples at the top.
Is a Model B too big for a home?
It needs a large room, but many serious amateurs and teachers own one at home. If the room is average-sized, the A or O will be more comfortable.
New York or Hamburg B?
Both are superb. Hamburg Bs are rarer in the U.S. and usually carry a premium; the difference in tone is a matter of taste.
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