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How to make the CLUB Bar Cabinet in Ocean Lacquer

The lacquer finishing alone requires two artisans and 92 hours of work

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The Armani’s CLUB Bar Cabinet

What is the true mark of adulthood? Some say marriage; others, financial independence. The apostle Paul apparently liked to put away his childish things. For me, it was when I had enough nice glassware to warrant an adult storage solution.

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My university days were marked by cheap wines in cheaper glasses, so when my Champagne flutes went designer along with my wardrobe, I knew I’d made it in the world. Armani’s CLUB Bar Cabinet in Ocean Lacquer is everything a designer furniture piece should be – functional and beautiful, an exemplary model of a brand with a rich heritage in meticulous craftsmanship.

As Giorgio Armani himself said, “To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.” If you have a bar cabinet like this in your home, then congratulations – you’re a respectable, sophisticated and classy adult. Now, am I invited to your next party?

How to make the CLUB Bar Cabinet in Ocean Lacquer

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The four panels covering the door frames of the bar cabinet are carefully hand-painted and decorated with acrylic paint by Armani artisans. The soothing yet striking design was inspired by The Great Wave Off Kanagawa (1830-1831) by Hokusai.

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