Vintage Woven Birch Bark Mirror - Mid-Century Finland

A one-of-a-kind wall mirror framed in handwoven birch bark. Crafted in the traditional Finnish folk art style usually reserved for baskets and boxes, this piece takes the technique into surprising new territory. We’ve seen a lot of birch bark work — but never quite like this.

Birch bark has long been used in Nordic folk traditions for its durability and beauty. Woven examples are increasingly rare, and this unusual mirror makes a strong case for why the technique deserves a second look.

The frame is made from tightly woven birch bark strips, with a warm tone and organic texture. It's fitted with a glass mirror and backed in board, with a sturdy wire for hanging. Modest in size but high in presence, this is a beautifully balanced object that merges vernacular materials with quiet inventiveness.

While the maker is unknown, the craftsmanship and material clearly root it in Finnish tradition — and the rarity of the form makes it especially collectible.

✦ 40 cm x 60 cm
✦ Materials: Birch bark, glass, board backing
✦ Origin: Likely Finland
✦ Period: Mid-20th century
✦ One-of-a-kind piece
✦ Easy to hang – wire on reverse
✦ Very good vintage condition – minor wear, consistent with age

PICK-UP ONLY - This item is too large, heavy or fragile to ship by post, but we offer an easy and free option: pick-up from our store in Karjaa or our pick-up point in Helsinki. Just choose your preferred location at checkout.