How Mario Buatta Became ‘The Prince of Chintz’

[@voyager1369]

At one time, Mr. Buatta was featured in Architectural Digest nearly every month! Especially, during the 80's and 90's. I was a young man learning my own style and tastes and also learning to appreciate masters like Mr. Buatta, who had mastered layering techniques, color palettes and art and furniture placements/arrangements. Rest in peace and thank you for all you contributed to the worlds of art, interior design and fabrics Mr. Buatta.

[@AvecPoesie]

Beautifully stated. 🖤💐

[@LightLoveLaugh]

And chintz is actually cheent from india

[@robertwessels9827]

Great tribute to one of my favorite interior designers.

[@aanon5716]

we had our whole family home decorated in mr buattas style when i was just a babe in the 1990s. my parents have changed alot of those designs but i styled my apt w/ all the furniture & art from them & i love it. guests always say they feel theyre in an english country cottage when they come in, but im actually on the 16 th flr of a high rise in manh.

[@AvecPoesie]

I relate, profoundly. My childhood Home featured much of this style. Now that I am an adult and own a 1945 Colonial Revival architectural style Home, I am leaning heavily and unreservedly into this decor style.

[@anopheles4417]

Chintz is an Indian textile and was in great demand in Europe because it was cheap but the patola weave is even greater more luxury textile it takes 6-12 months to make I patola saree.

[@AltoNegron]

Congrats Emily

[@basitbaloch9870]

Chintz is originally copied from the mughal indian design known as cheent,

[@k-8511]

It’s not Mughal Indian, it’s south indian

[@larkmurry7808]

Merci! Delicious...

[@unobooks]

not a fan of his style but respect his work ethic

[@k-8511]

Chintz is Indian and it was actually banned in Europe because it took over European designs

[@mariahcarey9470]

Mariah Carey's interior designer

[@AvecPoesie]

Mariah's NYC bedroom is a major inspiration for my own bedroom decor now that I am a Homeowner. 🖤

[@AltoNegron]

Tome mi like

[@angelawho9083]

@#WhizAndRitzCrackers @#Scalamandre

[@mapuaharry]

the anti-thesis of minimalism :) maximalist... lol