# Modern Mid-Century Furniture The QT Collection by Nic Graham is Subtly Quirky and Entirely Retro By Meghan Young | Published 2016-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qt-collection References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2016/01/qt-collection-by-nic-graham/) & [stellarworks](http://www.stellarworks.com/qt-collection) When it comes to [retro designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-urquiola-x-andreu-world-bolete), there's something personable that many modern designs tend to lack in pursuit of clean lines and minimalist aesthetic -- yet the QT Collection manages to combine the two in order to appeal to a variety of sensibilities. Although overall simple, the pieces in the QT Collection boast fun details that give them a ton of personality. The QT Collection was designed by Nic Graham for the QT Hotels for Sydney’s Gowings restoration. Swiplife points out, "The details are of traditional craftsmanship which create a high appeal to today’s consumers. Each boasts of laidback approach with the genuine spirit of the [Aussie way of living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/australian-design-brand)." The [mid-century touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-midcentury-modern) here and there make it an approachable line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Chic Furniture:** The combination of retro and modern aesthetics in the QT Collection by Nic Graham presents an opportunity for designers and furniture makers to create more personalized and unique furniture pieces. - **Craftsmanship and Detailing:** The attention to traditional craftsmanship and fun details in the QT Collection could inspire furniture makers and craftsmen to incorporate these elements into their own designs. - **Mid-century Revival:** The resurgence of mid-century design in the QT Collection presents an opportunity for interior designers and architects to create more mid-century inspired spaces for clients who seek this aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can leverage the popularity of mid-century aesthetics and incorporate fun details and traditional craftsmanship to create unique and personalized furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can capitalize on the popularity of mid-century design by incorporating the QT Collection's approachable and fun style into their own designs. - **Craftsmanship and Restoration:** The emphasis on traditional craftsmanship and retro details in the QT Collection presents opportunities for furniture restorers and craftsmen to create or restore one-of-a-kind mid-century furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Charming Time Period-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-i.md) - [Timeless Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture1.md) - [Retro Vibrant Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad.md) - [Mid-Century Australian Seating Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midcentury-australian-seating.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture2.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-ditch.md) - [70s-Inspired Structural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-12.md) - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md)