Nathan Lee Graham, Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and Linda Lavin in “Mid-Century Modern.” (Disney/Chris Haston) Nathan Lane stars as Bunny Schneiderman, a wealthy bra salesman living in Palm Springs ...

Mid-century modern pieces represent “the last great period of solid quality construction,” says Douglas Meyers, owner of Modern Mobler, a vintage seller in D.C. and Maryland.

Mid-century modern interior design’s characteristics include sleek, pared-down designs and an emphasis on form and function—and continue to be relevant today.

In this way, Danish Modern became a hallmark of the American century and American power. At the first televised US presidential debate in 1960, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon sat in Round Chairs.