Jansen Petite Artist Bench

The Jansen Petite Artist Bench delivers the same superior craftsmanship, solid maple construction, and Micro-A-Just™ steel lift mechanism found in the full-size Artist Bench — but in a more tailored design. While the 21.5" length remains the same, the seat depth is slightly reduced to 13.5 inches (from 16.5"), offering a slimmer visual profile without compromising comfort or stability. It’s an excellent choice for home pianists, teaching studios, or smaller spaces where refined proportions are preferred, and remains one of the only adjustable benches in its class built to true professional standards. A great option for upright and smaller grand pianos!

Bonded leather is not full-grain or top-grain leather — it’s made from shredded leather scraps that are pressed together with adhesives and covered in polyurethane. While often marketed as “real leather,” bonded leather typically contains less than 20% actual leather fibers and is known to peel, crack, or flake relatively quickly (often within a number of months). High-quality piano benches like the Jansen Artist Benches use full-grain leather sourced from England — thick, durable, and designed to age beautifully without peeling. It’s a major difference in feel, appearance, and longevity.

Jansen has been handcrafting piano benches in the USA for over 60 years. They are the last remaining American piano bench manufacturer, trusted by the most prestigious piano brands in the world to build artist benches worthy of their instruments.

Yes — artist benches are absolutely worth the investment for most pianists. Compared to standard fixed-height benches, artist benches offer adjustable height, which is essential for achieving the proper playing posture. They’re also the most popular piano bench because they provide superior comfort, using thicker, high-density foam padding and larger seat surfaces.

The Jansen Artist Bench stands out even further, featuring a silent steel Micro-A-Just™ mechanism, American hardwood construction, and exceptional durability — making it a favorite in homes, teaching studios, and concert halls. While the initial price is higher, these benches are designed to last for decades and offer performance benefits no standard bench can match.

The Jansen Petite Artist Bench is an excellent choice for home studios, upright and baby grand pianos, or any space where a slimmer bench profile is preferred. With a reduced seat depth of 13 inches (compared to 16" on the standard Artist Bench), it maintains the same full width and adjustable height range (18"–21"), while offering a more streamlined, space-efficient design. Whether you're furnishing a living room, teaching space, or piano nook, the Petite Artist Bench delivers professional comfort and Jansen-level quality in a refined silhouette that fits beautifully into tighter layouts.

The Jansen Petite Artist Bench features a classic tufted top, rather than a diamond-tufted design. This gives it a more modern and understated look, while still providing the elegant detail and cushioned support of a traditional upholstered piano bench. It pairs well with both uprights and grand pianos in contemporary spaces.