Explore a mirror framed in laminated ash plywood
Laminated plywood is not a compromise here, it is the right material for the job. Thin layers of ash are bonded with the grain of each layer running across the one beneath, which produces a panel far more stable than a single piece of solid timber of the same thickness. It will not cup or split as the seasons change, and it allows the 90 x 60 cm frame to stay slim while remaining rigid enough to hold the glass true.
The surface keeps a natural finish, so the pale, straight grain of ash is left visible rather than stained down. Ash is one of the lightest-toned hardwoods in common use, and that brightness is what makes this ash mirror suit rooms built from white walls, raw linen and blond timber. The edge of the plywood is part of the design, showing the stacked layers as a fine striped detail.