Salone del Mobile in Milan, which is on now until Sunday, is known for the launches of large and luxurious new pieces from the world’s furniture giants. But this year it’s works on a smaller scale that are grabbing attention. With housing in most cities becoming less affordable and many urban dwellers opting for good location over large homes, furniture companies such as Cassina are adding perfectly sized pieces to their line-up to cater for a changing demand. A highlight of the Italian company’s launches this year was the reissuing of furniture by French designer Charlotte Perriand, which was originally made for students living in close confines in the Maison du Mexique at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris during the mid-century. Finland’s Nikari is also addressing the need for fine but highly functional pieces for more compact homes: Separat, its timber wall divider, has been a particular hit here.