C. Bechstein

C. Bechstein Pianoforte Aktiengesellschaft
Company typeAktiengesellschaft
IndustryMusical instruments
Founded1853
FounderCarl Bechstein
HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
Key people
Stefan Freymuth (CEO)
ProductsGrand pianos and upright pianos
Number of employees
c. 360 (Bechstein concern)
Websitebechstein.com

C. Bechstein Pianoforte AG (also known as Bechstein, German pronunciation: [ˈbɛçʃtaɪ̯n]) is a German manufacturer of pianos, established in 1853 by Carl Bechstein.