Background
Buatta, Mario was born on October 20, 1935 in New York City. Son of Felix and Olive Buatta.
Buatta, Mario was born on October 20, 1935 in New York City. Son of Felix and Olive Buatta.
Student, Wagner College, 1953—1954. Student, Cooper Union, 1958—1959. Student, Parsons School Design, Europe, 1961.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Wagner College.
Assistant decorator B. Altman & Company. New York City, 1959-1961, Elisabeth Draper Incorporated., New York City, 1961, KeithIrvine and Company. New York City, 1962; private practice interior decorating, New York City, 1963, works include: Protocol Offices of 1964 World"s Fair, executive offices Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, New York City.
Dean of designChgo.
Merchandise Mart Design Community. Board of directors East Side House Settlement, New York City. Past board directors Kips Bay Boys Club, New York City, FashionInst.
Technology, New York City.
Work in process includes: redecoration of BlairHouse, the White House Guest House. Board of directors Royal Oak, National TrustGt.
Britain, The History House Trust, New York City. Chairman Winter Antiques Show, East Side House Settlement benefit.
Honorary chairman Cooper Hewitt Museum, Decorative Arts Society.
Board director Royal Oak, National Trust Great Britain, The History House Trust, New York City. Chairman Winter Antiques Show East Side House Settlement benefit. Honorary chairman Cooper Hewitt Museum, Decorative Arts Society.
Member of American Society Interior Designers.