Classical Pilates Apparatus

Classical Pilates follows Joseph Pilates' original method on the original apparatus — the reformer, Cadillac, Wunda chair, ladder barrel, and spine corrector — teaching the full 500+ exercise repertoire exactly as it was developed in New York in the 1940s. Pilates Elegance is an authorized dealer for Elina Pilates, BASI Systems, and Align Pilates, the three manufacturers most commonly used by classical-lineage studios and instructors.

A full classical apparatus set includes the Reformer (carriage-based spring resistance), Cadillac (push-through bar and trapeze), Wunda Chair (pedal-based standing work), Ladder Barrel (spinal articulation and flexibility), Spine Corrector (thoracic mobility), and Mat. Whether you're a certified classical instructor building out a studio or a home practitioner committed to the original method, every piece on this page is built to the specifications the apparatus has held for 80 years. All equipment ships insured with free delivery and a 1-year-to-lifetime warranty.