Plans to hold Salone del Mobile this September have been thrown into fresh doubt following the resignation of the fair's president, Claudio Luti.
According to reports in the Italian press, Luti stepped down amid fears that this year's fair would be diminished due to fewer exhibitors and attendees.
Common purpose "has failed"
"The common will of purpose [...] has failed," he said.
The furniture fair is due to be held in Milan from 5 to 10 September, after it was moved from its traditional April slot due to Covid-19.
However, doubts have been swirling in recent weeks over whether the fair would be forced to cancel for a second year in succession.