The show opens with an invitation-only preview and cocktail party that bhonors Mario Buatta, the renowned interior designer. A gala dinner at the Metropolitan Club chaired by Hilary Ross, Anne Eisenhower and Bunny Williams follows cocktails at the antique show, benefiting NYSID.

Designer Richard Mishaan leads a committee of interior designers who will create innovative tablescapes inspired by Mr. Buatta’s legendary style. Participating designers include Eric Cohler, Cullman and Kravis, Philip Gorrivan, Victoria Hagan, Keith Carroll, Bentel and Bentel, Malcom Kutner, Amy Lau, Alex Papachristidis, Campion Platt, Todd Romano, Scott Salvator, Andrea Stark, Timothy Whealon, Vicente Wolf, Elizabeth Pyne, Jason Oliver Nixon, Laura Kirar, David Scott, Samuel Botero, Stephen Elrod, Scott Guthrie, Kevin Isbell for The Editor at Large and Howard Rosenthal.

Tickets for the gala are $750.00 and include admission to the private preview.

AVENUE Antiques & Art at the Armory Show runs from March 10th through March 13th.