Margot Shaw in Conversation with Emily Evans Eerdmans on Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator

FLOWER magazine's founder and editor-in-chief Margot Shaw talks with author, design expert, gallerist, and antiquarian Emily Evans Eerdmans about her latest book, Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator and Buatta's inspiration, style, and lasting influence on American design.
Emily Evans Eerdmans is a design historian and founder of Eerdmans, a fine decorative arts gallery and consultancy in New York City. She is the author of several books including the newly published Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator as well as monographs on Madeleine Castaing and Henri Samuel. A close friend of Buatta, Eerdmans oversaw the dispersal of his estate, including the blockbuster auction at Sotheby's. Eerdmans has a Masters degree in Fine and Decorative Arts from Sotheby's Institute of Art, London, and has taught design history at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the New York School of Interior Design.

[@Luzanne.]

Thank you for this wonderful interview with EEE. One could not wish for a better biographer to honor a life. In keeping with sharing positive experiences with Mario, I should like to add my own. Like Margot, I was interested in learning about the colorful man behind the Prince of Chintz. In August 2018, I threw caution to the wind and reached out to Mario and Emily on social media. Emily immediately replied. We three bantered and I ended up publishing an article “The Magic of Mario” on The Glam Pad in the second half of August 2018. I forgot how soon after Mario passed away, less than 2 months later in October 2018. May I ask about some of your favorite things? “Of course.” What’s your favorite food? “For humans.” I clarified the question to ask for favorite ethnic cuisine. “Oh. Italian.” My 5 star sass took a backseat to Mario’s that afternoon. An affable character who quickly disarmed and charmed all who were lucky enough to cross his path.

[@TheGrandHaven-renovation]

I enjoyed every single second of this interview. Thank you!

[@flower-magazine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rinskeraphael8755]

One hour talking of mario buatta and not one picture of his design🤪