Milan's Salone del Mobile furniture fair has confirmed that its 60th-anniversary edition will be postponed until 7 to 12 June "to ensure a strong presence of foreign exhibitors and professionals".
The announcement by trade fair Salone del Mobile today corroborates reports last week that stated the fair would be moved from its 5 to 10 April slot, due to the latest Covid-19 wave.
The 60th edition of Salone del Mobile, the world's largest and most important furniture fair,  will now be held at the Fiera Milano fairground in early June.
June anniversary edition to focus on sustainability
According to the fair, which was cancelled in 2020 and postponed in 2021, the decision to move this year's edition was due to safety concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. "The decision to postpone the event will enable exhibitors, visitors, journalists and the entire international furnishing and design community to make the very most of an event that promises to be packed with new things, in total safety," said Salone del Mobile president Maria Porro.
"As well as celebrating a major anniversary, the event will focus on the theme of sustainability, acting as a showcase for the progress made in this regard by creatives, designers and companies."

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