Archive | October, 2007
Plush Bird Toys to Drive Your Cat Wild
These life sized plush bird toys are filled with organic catnip and stuffed to perfection with poly-fill. Each bird is hand stitched from designer wools and cottons. You can even purchase a hand-cast pewter twig stand for storing the birdies just out of reach until it’s time to play. Another great toy from the folks [...]
Continue reading...Raised Double Feeder from Holden Designs
31. October 2007
This sculptural double feeder, designed by Jon Wesley Rahman of Holden Designs, combines molded plywood and stainless steel to create a beautiful object that also provides health benefits for your cat. Raised feeders aid digestion by preventing the physical stress that can be caused when pets eat in a bent over position. This is the [...]
Continue reading...New Wall Flower Scratcher from Marmalade Pets
30. October 2007
Brand new from Marmalade Pets, introducing the Wall Flower cardboard scratcher. This sleek design can be used on the floor, or purchase the wall clips (sold separately) for mounting to a vertical surface. The elegant curves give the Wall Flower a sculptural form while also providing a sturdy scratching surface. Made with recyclable cardboard and [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Sighting: Dwell Magazine November 2007
29. October 2007
This is the first posting under the theme “Moderncat Sightings“ where I seek out appearances by cats in shelter publications that focus on modern design. This image is from the November 2007 issue of Dwell magazine. It shows a handsome tabby cat enjoying his eco-friendly home designed by architect Steve Kennedy in Sydney, Australia.
Continue reading...DIY Architectural Elements Fit for a Feline
24. October 2007
Thanks to Moderncat reader John for sending in photos of a great DIY project that he and his wife tackled. They decided to extend a wall in their bedroom, creating a separate area for a window seat and, at the same time, adding some architectural details designed for their cat Lupe. The idea was to [...]
Continue reading...New York Times Article Investigates Feline Design
13. October 2007
In the article “Good Design, Happy Cats?” published on October 11, 2007, The New York Times reviews several pieces of modern cat furniture and discusses the merits of good design for cats and their owners. Writer Chris Colin, and his two cats Sam and Bobby, personally tested the Buddha cat shelves by Square Cat Habitat, [...]
Continue reading...Art Glass That a Cat Can Appreciate
10. October 2007
The designers at Compressed Pattern–the folks behind the chic Kattbank litter box concealing bench–partnered with glass blowing studio esque to create a line of hand-blown glass cat accessories. These exquisite pieces are part art object and part functional item for cats (and their owners) who have the most discerning taste. Solo (pictured above) is a [...]
Continue reading...Mid-century Moderncat: Lisa Larson Pottery Cats
8. October 2007
Some of my favorite mid-century modern pieces are these collectible pottery cats by Swedish ceramics artist Lisa Larson. From 1950 to 1980 she worked at the Gustavsberg porcelain factory outside Stockholm where she created a line of pottery animals, including several wonderful cat sculptures. Lisa Larson’s pottery animals are quite collectible, often appearing on eBay [...]
Continue reading...A One-of-a-Kind Bed for Your One-of-a-Kind Cat
6. October 2007
We all know that every cat is unique. Doesn’t yours deserve a one-of-a-kind bed? Brooklyn-based designers Katherine and Elaine Kin are behind KEPT Pets, offering a line of handmade pet pillows. Made from fabrics that are printed with a combination of three original screened designs, each pillow is different from the next. For added comfort [...]
Continue reading...Funky and Functional: Cardboard Scratchers from Everyday Studio
5. October 2007
These funky geometric forms provide a great scratching surface for kitty without being an eyesore for you. Everyday Studio added these designer cardboard scratchers to their line of other fabulous modern pet products. Choose from three styles, the inclined Claw, the C-shaped Nap, and the larger sculptural Pounce. Handmade in San Francisco using heavy-duty corrugated [...]
Continue reading...Paper Mache Petpod by Andrew Viccari
1. October 2007
This simultaneously ancient and futuristic form is the creation of British designer Andrew Viccari. It reminds me of something you might find at Paolo Soleri’s Arcosanti. Made from a unique form of hand-pulped paper maché, the petpod provides a cozy dome for kitty to curl-up in. Artistic, functional, and environmentally-friendly–a perfect combination.
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31. October 2007
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