These two beautiful new cat beds are being made available through a partnership between Moderncat fave Vurv Design and Vancouver-based Kilowatt Studio. Designer (and cat lover) Gregory Kenny of Kilowatt created these two beds, which are being distributed by Vurv.
The Nest (above left) is inspired by the intertwining branches of a bird’s nest while the Pod (above right) provides a sleek lounge spot for a moderncat. Both are individually handcrafted in Canada and made from wool, bamboo, and organic cotton. Good for kitty and good for the environment. And they sure are pretty to look at, too.
May 12th, 2009 at 7:22 am
I think the nest design is sweet. However, it reminds me of my cat F’Blanche who longingly looks out the windows at the nearest tree which houses a BlueJay nest. I bet she wishes she could be in the nest with them. Maybe this bed would allow her fantasies an outlet? Anyway, nice job Kilowatt!!
May 12th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I love this, my cat is obsessed with cubby’s and needs a new one- her little fury buns are always sleeping in it.
May 12th, 2009 at 7:53 am
I love the Pod – wool felt is such a beautiful material!
May 12th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Very nice! My cats would love it, mostly if they were raised, like on a trunk.
May 12th, 2009 at 8:19 am
They look very comfortable!
May 12th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Fab! A cat bed that will fit with my modern minimalist interior! Now lets see if you can do a cat tower???
May 12th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Wow! Those are gorgeous … So modern and sleek. I bet that one of those would look excellent with me nestled inside!
DMM
May 12th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Another Pod fan here. Although both are fetching. I know my clowder would cotton up to these quickly.
May 13th, 2009 at 5:10 am
I could picture my cats in either bed. All curled up and oh soo warm. Nice lines and not fussy.
May 13th, 2009 at 10:36 am
The Pod is so elegant and clean while the nest definitely looks inviting. Great designs and ideas on a common product. Dante may have to get one to cuddle up in!
May 14th, 2009 at 7:53 am
My 2 newly adopted cats are currently sharing an old dog bed (or my bed). I know they would love either the Pod or the Nest. And I love the fact that they are both environmentally friendly!!! We are trying to decrease their carbon pawprints, and these would sure help!
May 16th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
So cute! I like the Pod.
May 17th, 2009 at 11:25 am
These are beautiful. I love my cats and would love to buy these. But I can’t afford them. Please continue to post these well designed items. I’m saving up!
May 17th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Lovely design but the prices are way out of line – $500 and $450!!!!! I would rather buy a lovely $200 bed and DONATE THE OTHER $300 TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER!
May 17th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I love these beds, but I’ll have to make them myself. I have a couple of old wool coats that would be perfect! Felting old wool sweaters would work well too, that way you can match your decor, modern or classical. Just find an old wool sweater at a garage sale, then wash it a few times in very hot water. Voila! Heavy felted wool, perfect for kitty beds!
September 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Part of the reason for the price is that 10% of each sale goes to the Vancouver Orphaned Kittens Rescue Association, a very wonderful organization. And they are all hand-crafted. If you are looking for price then you’ll have to go with stuff that’s mass-produced I guess.
September 10th, 2010 at 9:03 am
They look great, but sadly my cats would rip those to shreds!