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Juliette Wall Shelf: Made for a Cat!
This gorgeous piece of design wasn’t created with cats in mind, but the moment I saw it, I pictured it as the perfect modern cat climbing tower. It’s the Juliette Wall Shelf by French designer Jean-Marc Gady. The staircase design is made from lacquered bent steel and measures 30cm wide by 109cm deep by 150cm tall, or [...]
Continue reading...New From Whisker Studio! Introducing the Cuadro Free-standing Cat Tower
29. April 2012
Here’s a great new cat tower from Whisker Studio! It’s the Cuadro cat tower, standing 4 feet tall, a great height for kitty to get up off the floor, but it’s not so big that it overpowers the room. Simple circle cutouts give it a modern look and four carpeted platforms make it easy for [...]
Continue reading...New Royal Woods Cat Scratchers from The Netherlands
23. April 2012
Looking to bring a little nature into your modern home? Check out this new line of cat scratchers from Dutch company Royal Woods. These beautiful simplistic cat trees are made with liana wood, a unique natural material that gives them a stunning appearance. There are currently three sizes of cat scratchers, each with a sturdy base [...]
Continue reading...Urban Pet Haus Wave Perches Available for Pre-order With Special Discount
18. April 2012
As you can see above, Ando is quite excited to let you know that the Urban Pet Haus Wave perches will be back in stock very soon! A new shipment is coming from the factory and will be ready to ship the week of June 25. The Wave perches will sell for $164.99 for the [...]
Continue reading...Sasha’s Custom Modern Cat Stand
6. April 2012
Moderncat reader Ashii from Minnesota was looking for a very specific piece of cat furniture to accommodate the needs of her family. Ashii and her partner Ippocratis recently adopted a Siamese kitten named Sasha to keep their little dog Remy company. The two get along beautifully, however, they needed separate places for mealtime, because there [...]
Continue reading...Introducing KittiCraft: Modern Cat Products from South Africa
17. March 2012
Modern cat products are springing up all around the world. The latest offering is from a new company called KittiCraft, located in South Africa. KittiCraft launched with an impressive line of perches, beds, and scratchers all made using CNC laser cut cardboard and MDF. To reduce shipping costs, most items ship flat-packed and are assembled by [...]
Continue reading...Cats & Guitars: Jackson Galaxy’s Place Gets a Moderncat Makeover
9. March 2012
Cat Daddy Jackson Galaxy recently moved into a new bungalow outside Los Angeles and he asked me to help “catify” the place with a little Moderncat style. He lives with his three cats, Velouria, Chips, and Caroline, and his little dog, Rudy. Jackson spends his days working with clients, helping them to see the world from a [...]
Continue reading...New German Designer Cat Trees from Wohnblock
2. March 2012
Someone pick me up off the floor, I’m completely blown away by these exquisite new cat trees from German design firm Wohnblock! Now this is Moderncat design! From what I can surmise via Google Translate, Wohnblock was created by designer Oliver Kriege with the intention of synthesizing function and aesthetics to make both cats and [...]
Continue reading...Make Your Own Catter Wallin’ Kitty Climbing Shelves Using Ponoko
21. December 2011
I’ve been fascinated with the Ponoko design service since they launched in 2007, but until now, I hadn’t found anyone using it for cat-related items. If you’re not familiar with Ponoko, it is an online service that allows designers to upload files for furniture, jewelry, gadgets, etc., then anyone can download the designs (some are [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Mountain Cat Climbers Let Cats Climb Naturally
13. December 2011
Mountain Cat Trees just released a new line of cat climbing shelves that are absolutely perfect for creating what cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy calls a “highway” for your cats. Jackson emphasizes the need to create multiple lanes of traffic in your home to give cats a way to traverse the space. Most cats like to be up [...]
Continue reading...New “Cat” & “Tree” Cat Trees from Whisker Studio
2. December 2011
Why can’t a cat tree look like a tree? Or a cat, for that matter? Whisker Studio has a new line of cat trees that flirts with this idea. Each design brings a new twist to the traditional cat tree, one in the form of a stylized cat silhouette and the other an abstract tree. [...]
Continue reading...More From Catswall Design: Introducing Curvynest
23. November 2011
OK, now I’m just torturing everyone with these amazing cat products from Catswall Design, since they are not yet available outside Taiwan! This is their Curvynest cat tree and it might be my new favorite thing. The elegant continuous line creates multiple perching levels for kitty and a beautiful sculpture for your living room. The woven bamboo [...]
Continue reading...Update On Catswall Design Modular Climbing System
17. November 2011
The folks at Catswall Design were very grateful for your comments when I first posted their magnificent modular cat climbing wall and they took many of your suggestions to heart, integrating them into the latest design. They just released the new system and it has some excellent features. The new catboxes have a door in front [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Petsmood Ultra-mod Luxury Pet Furniture
2. November 2011
Italian and French architect Marina Sciarrino is the designer of Petsmood, a new line of ultra-modern European pet furniture. These pieces are much more like architecture than pet beds and they demonstrate how beautifully cat furniture can integrate into a modern home. There are several cat-specific designs in the collection: Saltato, a multi-level perch with elegant [...]
Continue reading...Introducing The Vertical Cat Handcrafted Cat Furniture
30. October 2011
Here’s a new line of handcrafted cat furniture from The Vertical Cat. Designed by Kathie Huddleston and built by her craftsman brother Terry Huddleston, these pieces use simple materials and have nice clean lines. The collection includes two cat trees, the Madison Cat Tree and the Alexa Cat Tree, which is designed to fit in [...]
Continue reading...New Platform Size for Hollywood Franklin Tower Plus 15% Off This Month
20. October 2011
Hollywood Franklin has a new addition to their ultra mod Hollywood Franklin Tower. They’ve added a medium size platform measuring 1′ 6″ x 1′ 3″. This size is right between the small stair riser and the original large platform. Now you can create an intermediate perching spot for kitty on this super sleek climbing tower. [...]
Continue reading...Introducing HabiCat Wall-mounted Habitat for Cats
18. October 2011
Here’s a beautiful new wall-mounted cat climbing and perching creation from Griffith Designs. It’s the HabiCat, a handcrafted hexagonal shelf that looks more like a piece of modern sculpture than a cat climber. There are four solid side panels and two open, which can be oriented in a number of different ways. Download the instruction [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat October Giveaway: Contoure Climber DIY Kit from Whisker Studio
1. October 2011
We have a very fun prize for our October monthly giveaway! It’s the Whisker Studio Contoure Climber DIY Kit! This is the unfinished birch version of the Contoure Climber so you can finish it off any way you like. Stain it, paint it, stencil it — whatever floats your boat! Here are some examples of [...]
Continue reading...New Fabrics for The Cat’s Trapeze
27. September 2011
The Cat’s Trapeze is now available in the US in two new fabrics — a rich chocolate brown and a crisp snow white. Both are high quality heavy cotton fabrics that are machine washable. The white is available in both the two- and three-pillow versions and the chocolate is currently only available in the three-pillow. [...]
Continue reading...New Color Options at Hollywood Franklin
25. September 2011
Just in time for fall, Hollywood Franklin has added some gorgeous new color options to their product line. The Mulholland Franklin Hideaway now comes in a deep brick red or a neutral sand colored fabric. There’s also a new flannel gray carpet tile option available for both the Hollywood Franklin Tower and the Santa Monica [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Brat Cat Designs Hammock Cat Beds
7. September 2011
This handsome fellow is Olaf and he is one of three product testers at Brat Cat Designs. Olaf and his siblings are very lucky to have a creative and talented person who makes these sleek mod cat beds for them, and apparently, they won’t use any other bed anymore. Brat Cat started by making a [...]
Continue reading...New Contour Cat Tower from Whisker Studio
16. August 2011
You may recognize this sleek cat tower as the previously released Sky Climber. The manufacturer, Whisker Studio, has made a few changes and just re-released it as the Contour Cat Tower. The new design is a bit more open, enhancing the shape and allowing cats to move more freely from shelf to shelf. Measuring 6 [...]
Continue reading...Should The Refined Feline Change the Lotus Cat Tower? Give Your Opinion and Enter to Win!
25. July 2011
The Refined Feline is thinking of redesigning their Lotus Cat Tower and they want to get your opinion. They’ve prepared an online survey that takes just a couple of minutes to complete. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of the designs. > click here to take the [...]
Continue reading...Announcing Three New Cat Power Tower Models
24. July 2011
Cat Power Tower just released three new models that are all variations on their popular original design. This cat tower has the most entertainment features you’ve ever seen, and now you can choose just the right combination for your cat. The original Cat Power Tower includes a Hunting Hole platform, a Power Platform with revolving [...]
Continue reading...DIY Inspiration: Designer Drawers for Kitty
7. July 2011
When I saw this on Design-Milk last week, I immediately thought, “This is a cat’s dream come true!” What kitty doesn’t love to sleep in an open drawer? This is part of a project by Sovrappensiero Design Studio for Italian office furniture manufacturer Manerba, taking old office furniture and creating new products from the parts. [...]
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