{"product_id":"birkdale-round-mirror","title":"Birkdale Round Mirror","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\u003e \u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;1,300;1,400\u0026amp;family=Jost:wght@300;400\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  :root { --warm-white: #faf8f5; --ink: #1e1b17; --muted: #7a7167; --accent: #8b6f4e; --border: #ddd8d0; --serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif; --sans: 'Jost', sans-serif; }\n  body { background: var(--warm-white); color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--serif); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }\n  .description { max-width: 640px; padding: 3rem 2rem 4rem; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease forwards; 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color: var(--accent); border: 1px solid #d4c4b0; padding: 4px 12px; text-transform: uppercase; }\n  .handmade-note { margin-top: 1.25rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; font-style: italic; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cblockquote class=\"pull-quote\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eReal birch bark, antique gilt edging, generous 1.16m circle — the round mirror that brings the texture of a Norwegian forest floor into a hallway, dressing room or above a fireplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"body-intro\"\u003e\n    The Birkdale Mirror is built around a \u003cstrong\u003eframe of genuine birch bark\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered in overlapping strips around the full circumference of the 1.16m round and finished with a softly distressed antique-gilt inner lip that frames the glass. The bark carries the natural striations, knots and tonal shifts of the original tree — silver-grey woven with deep gold and bronze, with the irregularity of a found material rather than the uniformity of a printed one. The whole piece reads as something that has been collected from a forest and quietly finished by hand, rather than manufactured.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eThe detail that makes it different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-body\"\u003e\n    The real birch bark frame is the Birkdale's quiet signature — most \"natural\" round mirrors at this scale are built from printed MDF or moulded composite with a photographic bark effect that reads as decorative wallpaper rather than craft. The Birkdale's surface is the real thing: \u003cstrong\u003eactual birch bark applied by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the knots, scars, splits and tonal depth of a living tree. The narrow gilt inner band is the considered counterpoint — a refined, classical detail that catches the metallic tones already present in the bark and elevates the whole piece from rustic-natural into something quietly luxurious.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"collection-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg style=\"flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.2\" stroke=\"#8b6f4e\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 18\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\n      \u003crect rx=\"1\" height=\"11\" width=\"16\" y=\"5\" x=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\n      \u003cpath d=\"M5 5V4a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v1\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n    \u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePart of our wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestedhome.co.uk\/collections\/mirrors\" title=\"Shop our full mirror collection\"\u003emirror collection\u003c\/a\u003e — works especially well above a console table, fireplace surround or in a dressing room, where natural light brings out the metallic depth of the bark and gilt edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"suits-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eModern Country\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eWabi-Sabi\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003ePastoral\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eBohemian\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eEclectic\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"suits-tag\"\u003eContemporary\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"faq-label\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs the bark on the frame really natural birch?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes — the frame is genuine birch bark applied by hand over an MDF base structure, with a rattan trim and gilt inner detail. The bark carries the real knots, striations and tonal variation of the original tree, which is why no two Birkdales are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWill my mirror look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eBecause the bark is a natural material applied by hand, every Birkdale carries its own unique pattern of bark texture, knots and tonal depth. The character you see in the photos is representative — your mirror will have its own distinctive personality. Entirely one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow is it hung?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe Birkdale arrives ready to hang with a fixing on the reverse. At 21kg, we'd recommend mounting into a wall stud or using appropriate plasterboard fixings rated for the weight — and a second pair of hands when positioning, given the size of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow do I care for the bark frame?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eDust gently with a soft dry cloth or use the soft brush attachment on a vacuum. Avoid damp cloths or cleaning sprays directly on the bark — natural birch is sensitive to moisture. Keep the mirror away from steamy environments like bathrooms to preserve the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dims\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"dims-label\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dims-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003e116cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003e21kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eGenuine birch bark over MDF\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eInner trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eRattan \u0026amp; antique gilt edging\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eMirror\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dim-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-key\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dim-val\"\u003eHallways, fireplaces, dressing rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"handmade-note\"\u003eEach Birkdale frame is built from real birch bark, applied by hand — every piece will differ in pattern, knot placement and tonal depth. These variations are the point of the piece, not flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CharlesTed Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57920695533893,"sku":"MIRCHFYH001-SS26","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9782\/7397\/files\/Birkdale_round_mirror_with_genuine_birch_bark_frame_in_silver-grey_and_gold_tones.jpg?v=1778515421","url":"https:\/\/www.charlestedhome.co.uk\/products\/birkdale-round-mirror","provider":"CharlesTed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}