Wood reflecting art

How much would you pay for a mirror?

Maybe not. I guess it depends what you're after.

If you knew that your mirror was a bespoke, hand-sculpted, unique piece of art that a skilled craftsman has considered, designed and created, would you feel differently?

If you knew that the artist lies awake at night dreaming up new ideas and designs that challenge the way that we think about his craft would this change your mind?

If you knew that an Impwood piece is produced with minimal impact on the environment and that the wood comes from sustainable resources how would you feel?

Now you know that an Impwood piece takes time, skill and soul,how much would you pay for an Impwood mirror?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does FSC stand for?
A. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) enables you to buy forest products of all kinds with confidence that you are not contributing to global forest destruction. FSC certified forests are managed to ensure long term timber supplies while protecting the environment and the lives of forest-dependent peoples. FSC certification can also cover non-timber forest products such as latex and foods. A system of Chain of Custody certification traces forest products through the supply chain to the end-consumer. Whenever you buy timber or timber products always look for the FSC logo. [source: FSC]
Q. What is plywood?
A. Plywood is a type of engineered wood made from thin sheets of wood veneer. The layers are glued together, each with its grain at right angles to adjacent layers for greater strength.
Q. What is the history of plywood?
A. Plywood has been made for thousands of years; the earliest known occurrence of plywood was in ancient Egypt around 3500 BCE when wooden articles were made from sawn veneers glued together. This was originally done due to a shortage of fine wood. Thin sheets of high quality wood were glued over a substrate of lower quality wood for cosmetic effect, with incidental structural benefits.

This manner of inventing plywood has occurred repeatedly throughout history. Most high quality English furniture makers working in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (and since) have used veneering as a technique. In addition to making the most out of the highest quality materials available, it reduces prices and improves stability of construction.
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