Italian furniture show postponed until June due to coronavirus
smm_20_hp_date-2020_1920x800_new.png

MILAN, Italy -- Salone del Mobile.Milano has been postponed until June 16 - 21, 2020.

Amid growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, show officials have confirmed that the show (originally scheduled for April 21 - 26, 2020) will be rescheduled for June 16 - 21. The show will still be held at Rho Fiera Milano.

"Following an extraordinary meeting today of the Board of Federlegno Arredo Eventi, and in view of the ongoing public health emergency, the decision has been taken to postpone the upcoming edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milan to 16th – 21st June,” according to a statement from Salone del Mobile: 

Confirmation of the change of date for the trade fair, strongly supported by the Mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala, means that the manufacturers, in a major show of responsibility, will be able to present their finalized work to an international public that sees the annual appointment with the Salone del Mobile.Milano as a benchmark for creativity and design."

See https://www.salonemilano.it/en/

.

Have something to say? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Profile picture for user karlforth
About the author
Karl Forth

Karl D. Forth is online editor for CCI Media. He also writes news and feature stories in FDMC Magazine, in addition to newsletters and custom publishing projects. He is also involved in event organization, and compiles the annual FDM 300 list of industry leaders. He can be reached at [email protected].