After I posted the Neko Chigura traditional Japanese cat bed a couple of weeks ago, many readers expressed disappointment because it is not available in the US. Well, here we have something similar, a woven pet basket from Design Within Reach. This beautiful and simple piece was designed by weaver Heather Dalrymple who is know for her Shaker style basket weaving. The clean lines of this bed make it perfect for a modern interior, plus it has special details like the handles on top making it easy to move, a removable fleece lining, and a wooden base for stability. All that for $135.00 US.
Available from Design Within Reach. Thanks to Lisa for the tip.
January 26th, 2010 at 5:35 am
It can’t compare to the japanese cat bed. There isn’t as much detail, it looks like something sold at Petsmart.
January 26th, 2010 at 6:12 am
very cute but i see my kitties using this as a scratching post and destroying it!
January 26th, 2010 at 6:18 am
It looks really nice. I like how clean and simple it is.
January 26th, 2010 at 11:31 am
i have something similar i’ve had for at least ten years – they dont scratch it, rather it is one of my kitties’ fave spaces. it looks nice in the house and will probably last another ten!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Heather’s design is beautiful and this looks very cat-friendly. Being a basket fanatic, I would love to have a bunch of these for my cats!
January 27th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
not as thick so won’t hold in warmth like the japanese beds – also you can see light comes thru even in the picture so it isn’t as dark and cozy as the japanese beds.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
My kitten would love this bed:)
January 28th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
I like this bed as an alternative, but only see it as that… An alternative. If the original were available, I would opt for that one, but since it’s not I can see this working so-so.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Oh yus, we wunts ta din dis beootiful bed to seep in, well only one of us cun fit at a time! I’ll jump furst and beat Booey!!!