The Muller family traces its organ building lineage back five generations, to turn of the 20th century Boston. Joseph Muller was a cabinet maker who worked with Ernest Skinner from his company’s earliest days. Joseph’s son Henry followed in his father’s footsteps with Skinner, and rose to the position of Principal Installation Foreman. Henry Muller worked on several notable installations, including the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and St. Thomas Church in New York City.

In 1919, Henry Muller established his own firm in Toledo, Ohio, primarily performing service and maintenance. During the tenure of Henry’s sons, Robert and William, Muller Pipe Organ Company expanded into restorations and rebuilding of existing organs and became a charter member of the American Institute of Organbuilders.

Under the direction of Robert Muller’s sons Mark and John, the company is crafting instruments with knowledge accumulated and applied for over four generations. With the additions of fifth-generation cabinetmaker Jack Muller, organists Scott Hayes and Stan Osborn the company remains committed to high quality construction and has developed a comprehensive approach to mechanical and tonal design. This heritage and experience allows Muller to build instruments that stand among the finest in American organ building today.  

Ernest Skinner: front row, far left
Joseph Muller: back row, third from left.

History of Muller Pipe Organ

Henry Muller
Founder of Muller Pipe Organ