I’m very excited to share with you the first in a new line of products from my very own Moderncat Studio! Introducing Wave, a modern door-hanging cardboard cat scratcher. This scratcher, along with several other products that will be unveiled in the coming weeks, was designed in collaboration with the team at Juggernaut Design. I’ve been working closely with them to come-up with some unique concepts for cat products that are both modern and functional. We really thought about materials and craftsmanship as well as what would make the products irresistible to cats.
Wave is a sleek door-hanging cardboard scratcher that looks more like modern art than a cat product. In addition to being stylish, Wave is also eco-friendly and cat-friendly. Unlike most cardboard scratchers that are constructed with glue, Wave is held together with compression, eliminating the need for any adhesive. This also allows you to easily replace the cardboard when it becomes worn. Simply remove the used cardboard pieces from the reusable aluminum frame and replace with a new cardboard refill. The anodized aluminum frame hangs from all styles of doorknobs and has a silicone doorknob protector. Overall, Wave measures 17.25″ x 3.5″ x 1.125″ and the cardboard scratch pad is 14.25″ x 3.25″.
Wave is available from the Moderncat Studio Etsy shop for $45 US and replacement cardboard can be ordered for $20. These scratchers are completely fabricated in Phoenix, Arizona and assembled by hand by yours truly. International shipping is available, see the Etsy listing for pricing.
May 4th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Love this!!! Such a neat design!
May 4th, 2010 at 9:19 am
OMG KATE! I love it! So classy and modern – like you! Charlie loves cardboard scratchers! I am totally excited about what’s next!!
May 4th, 2010 at 9:23 am
This is great! I have been looking forward to the new Moderncat products and I think they are awesome. I love the combination of materials… perfect for a scratcher. And the replacement cardboard is brilliant. Well done!
May 4th, 2010 at 9:24 am
simply awesome!
May 4th, 2010 at 9:26 am
These are fantastic! Congrats to you! & how awesome that they’re made here in Phoenix!
May 4th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Genius.
May 4th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I like it!
May 4th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Wow, Kate! This is gorgeous and it just caterwauls to be scratched upon…what a great design!
May 4th, 2010 at 10:21 am
These look great! Our cats will scratch anything that even looks like cardboard. We have one a cardboard type on the floor and they have nearly used it up–about 3 inches of it left.
Thanks for letting us know about this product.
May 4th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Great idea and beautiful design!
May 4th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Very stylish, love the design!
May 4th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Just gorgeous!
May 4th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
What a great product! I love the design and the fact that refill cardboard is available
May 4th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Lovely!
Bonus that it works on doors or just lying on the floor.
May 5th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Now this scratcher is something to “wave about.”
May 6th, 2010 at 11:48 am
you can never have enough scratchers
May 12th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Oh, this is a great looking scratcher!
May 24th, 2010 at 10:01 am
like it!
April 25th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
I would suggest an addition to your design. My cats would like to use it, however, they would get rambunctious and then the unit would bang against the door. Once that happens, my cats skitter away and may shy away from using such a neat toy. Is there a way to secure it at the bottom and strap it to the opposite side door knob?