{"product_id":"black-upright-piano-ornament","title":"Black Upright Piano Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Parlor Piece: Black Upright Piano Ornament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upright piano — also called a vertical piano — has been the anchor of living rooms, school music halls, and honky-tonk saloons since the early 19th century. John Isaac Hawkins is credited with patenting one of the earliest true upright designs in 1800, and the form quickly democratized music in a way the grand piano never could: uprights were compact enough for ordinary homes and affordable enough for ordinary families. By the Victorian era, having one in the parlor was practically a social requirement. Countless composers, from Scott Joplin to Jerry Lee Lewis, got their start hammering away on one of these sturdy, gloriously unpretentious instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature captures the classic upright in its most beloved form — a broad, boxy silhouette finished in a deep, glossy black lacquer that looks as serious and elegant as a concert hall Steinway. The keyboard is faithfully rendered with alternating black and white keys, a tiny sheet of music sits on the music desk, and three gold-toned pedals gleam along the base. The lid is propped open at the top with a gentle curve — a detail that makes the whole thing feel genuinely alive, as if someone just stepped away mid-song. Two graceful candlestick-style holders flank the music desk, a charming nod to the days before electric lights lit the keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it belongs on the tree of a lifelong pianist, a music teacher's classroom, or anyone who grew up being told to practice their scales, this little upright is a love letter to one of the most enduring instruments ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood construction with glossy lacquered finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\" tall (approximately 8.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gloss black lacquer overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rendered black-and-white keyboard, miniature sheet music on the music desk, open lid, two candlestick-style holders flanking the desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three gold-toned pedals at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Broadway Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47891480248473,"sku":"210000128064","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/8204\/9945\/files\/elikwluxje6c6dxsya9z.png?v=1780949639","url":"https:\/\/www.countrychristmasloft.com\/products\/black-upright-piano-ornament","provider":"The Country Christmas Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}