I Saloni will turn fifty in April 2011, and celebrations kick-off with a series of Italian design-focused events and programs in New York this December. I Saloni, or the Salone Internazionale del Mobile was originally established in 1961 as "a platform for the discovery and promotion of Italian design." The celebrations in New York aim to promote the same, starting with the most visible offering of Italian design: furniture showrooms. Artemide, B & B Italia, Kartell, etc. will host an "Italian Christmas" with special events (tba) from November 29th through January 8th.
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