Organisers of Milan s Salone del Mobile have confirmed that the furniture fair will take place in September, ending speculation that the event would be cancelled or moved to a smaller venue.
The fair will be held as planned from 5 to 10 September at its regular venue, the Fiera Milano exhibition centre outside the city.
The board of Federlegno Arredo, the trade body that owns the Salone del Mobile brand, yesterday voted unanimously to press ahead with the fair following a constructive internal debate . Internationally renowned curator to be appointed
The fair will be entrusted and coordinated by an internationally renowned curator and will feature an unprecedented digital platform, organisers said.
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.
Milan mayor Beppe Sala has urged brands to support the Salone del Mobile after the resignation of the fair's president threw plans for the event into chaos.
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