Wooden hexagon in chestnut – birch plywood, 3–50 cm

An empty wall above the sofa, an idea in your head – and the question of how to make it happen. The wooden hexagon in chestnut is a cutout that feels made for your next DIY project. It is a hexagon of 3 mm birch plywood, lacquered on both sides. Its strong dark brown tone still lets the natural grain show through. Use one on its own or lots of them as a honeycomb pattern – and the empty space becomes your project.

What changes for you

• You can start straight away instead of sanding and painting. Every hexagon arrives already lacquered in chestnut on both sides.
• Your arrangements look calm and tidy. The laser-cut edges are smooth and accurate to size, so the pieces sit neatly side by side.
• You get exactly the size your project needs – from 3 to 50 cm wide, in 1 cm steps.
• Your decoration stays a piece of nature. The water-based satin lacquer lets the grain and small knots show through. This makes every hexagon one of a kind.
• Planning bigger projects is easy with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.

Why this wooden cutout makes a difference every day

A good craft project starts with materials you can rely on. When every hexagon has the same shape and the surface is already finished, you only need to think about the design – not about touching things up. The dark brown chestnut tone brings warmth and depth to your wall, your table or your shop window. It does so without looking loud. This way, single pieces come together into a calm, even pattern.

Material & finish

The hexagon is made of 3 mm birch plywood and is laser cut. This gives smooth edges and shapes that are accurate to size. They feel pleasant to the touch and are easy to work with. We lacquer the raw boards in chestnut on both sides ourselves, in our own production in Pößneck. The water-based satin lacquer keeps the wood grain visible. Wood is a purely natural material. Different shades, fine textures and small knots are part of it. They are not flaws – they make every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: birch plywood
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Colour: chestnut (dark brown)
• Finish: lacquered on both sides, satin matt, water-based lacquer
• Shape: hexagon
• Width: 3 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is approx. 8.7 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, precise to size
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden hexagon

• On your living room wall: combine several sizes into a honeycomb pattern. The bare wall becomes a surface in chestnut with visible wood grain.
• Crafting with children or in a creative class: everyone gets a hexagon to write on or decorate. At the end, each person holds their own little piece of work.
• On the festive table: a hexagon with a name at each place, as a place card or coaster. Your guests find their seats before you have to explain anything.
• In a café or at a market stall: write types and prices on the hexagons. Your counter looks uniform, and you can swap individual signs in seconds.
• In shop window and store displays: use large sizes up to 50 cm as a backdrop and small ones alongside. You get one consistent design concept that is quick to set up.

Good to know about the hexagon

The hexagon is one of the few shapes that fit together without gaps. Nature uses this principle in the honeycomb because it fills space very efficiently. That is exactly why the hexagon works so well for wall art and patterns. You can start small and extend your arrangement later as much as you like, without any gaps.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. An occasional dry dusting is enough to keep the satin surface looking cared for. Avoid constant moisture. Birch plywood is a natural material: in a dry spot it keeps its shape and its colour.

Options & what's included

• Width freely selectable from 3 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• Every hexagon lacquered in chestnut on both sides

Frequently asked questions

Is the hexagon lacquered on both sides? Yes, the front and back are both lacquered in chestnut. You can show either side without any extra work.

Does the wood grain stay visible? Yes, the water-based satin lacquer lets the grain and small knots show through. This means every piece looks slightly different.

Do all hexagons look exactly the same? Shape and size are identical thanks to the laser cutting. The shade and texture of the wood vary, though, because wood is a natural material. That is what makes every hexagon one of a kind.

How tall is a hexagon compared with its width? As a guide: at 10 cm wide, the height is approx. 8.7 cm. This ratio helps you plan your pattern.

A plywood hexagon is only the start. What counts is the moment you step back and see your finished idea hanging on the wall. Just choose your size and quantity – and get started.