Private company

W.W. Kimball and Company

W.W. Kimball and Company is a piano manufacturing company based in Chicago, founded in 1857.¹ It was founded by William Wallace Kimball.¹ It ceased to exist in 1950.¹

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1857Founded¹

HeadquartersChicago¹

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The story

Founded by William Wallace Kimball in 1857.¹

Leadership

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FounderWilliam Wallace Kimball¹

Acquisitions

Succeeded by Kimball International¹

Timeline

1950Dissolved Dissolved¹
1857Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataW.W. Kimball and Company on Wikidata