‘Mad Men’ modern furnishings all the rage in 2012 decor

The craze for all things “Mad Men” has moved from fashion to furnishings, and there is now popular zeal to match the cool midcentury decor of the TV series’ living room sets in one’s own home.

It is the distinctive profile of midcentury furniture that catches the eye. “A very tailored look with tapered wooden legs that tend to be a little higher off the floor, and thinner arms,” says Louine Wailes, design associate in Room & Board, describing the design’s allure. “The pieces aren’t overstuffed, the fabric and shape is tight and firm, just like when ‘Mad Men’ was in its heyday in the 1950s and ’60s.”