The document describes the restoration of a 1940’s cocktail cabinet by Paolo Buffa, which had split woodwork and was unstable. A supporting leg that had detatched was removed, and damaged wood was cleaned and repaired through gluing and veneering. The cabinet was ultimately restored and prepared for the client.

1. Paolo Buffa 1940’s Cocktail Cabinet

2. • Woodwork was split
• The cabinet was
therefore unstable

3. Supporting leg coming away from
the body of the cabinet

4. Leg had to be removed and
damaged woodwork cleaned

5. Gluing and veneering

6. Ready for the client

7. Ready for the cocktails!