Founded by Wilhelm Schimmel on May 2, 1885 in a suburb of Leipzig, Schimmel continues to be owned by the direct descendants of the original owner, making it Germany's No.1 resident family-owned and operated piano manufacturer. Schimmel prides itself in uniting the various elements of piano manufacturing in a harmonious symbiosis producing something that you can hear, feel, see and experience. Schimmel upholds the traditional values of artistry and craftmanship and concentrates exclusively on the production of traditional pianos manufactured with meticulous care producing and impeccable instrument.