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New Royal Woods Cat Scratchers from The Netherlands
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...Stylish Scratching Options from Imperial Cat PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY, ENTER TO WIN!
20. April 2012
If you read Moderncat, then you know that cat scratchers don’t have to be ugly, but not everyone likes exactly the same style. Well, Imperial Cat has a huge selection of stylish cat scratchers with different designs to please just about everyone. A wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns are all available to [...]
Continue reading...Planet Petco Eco-friendly Sisal and Seagrass Cat Scratcher
16. April 2012
The new Planet Petco line is keeping an eye out for the health of both your cat and the environment. Their sisal and seagrass orb scratching post is made with all natural materials that are free of toxic chemicals and artificial dyes. This scratcher has a simple, clean design with a seagrass rattle ball attached on [...]
Continue reading...New Catit Modern Sisal Cat Scratchers
31. March 2012
Affordable, good looking sisal scratchers! What? I saw these scratchers last fall at the SuperZoo Expo, and I was very excited. The folks at Hagen really do know how to design something that fills a gap in the market. Their new modern sisal cat scratchers are now available from Amazon for less than $20. Yes! That’s right! There are [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Hepper Itch Cat Scratcher Offers Multi-position Scratching
27. March 2012
I’m very excited about this new cat scratcher from Hepper, not just because it’s beautiful, but it’s versatile, too! The new Itch scratcher is designed to provide kitty with a very sturdy scratching surface in one of two positions. Angle the curved arc up for 21″ of vertical stretch, or down for 15″ of height and [...]
Continue reading...A Cat Lounge for a Bi-petual Home
24. March 2012
Is your home bi-petual? We first heard this term on 20/20 a couple of weeks ago in an interview with Jackson Galaxy. According to Jackson, ”We have to stop this ridiculousness of classifying ourselves. I’m a cat guy, I’m a dog guy. I’m ‘bi-petual.’” Well, here at Moderncat, we normally focus only on the feline, but [...]
Continue reading...What’s New From Elizabeth Paige Smith
22. March 2012
If anyone can be considered the grande dame of modern cat design, it would be Elizabeth Paige Smith. She did it first and, in my opinion, she still does it best. It’s been a while since I’ve checked in at the Kittypod website to see what’s new, and look what I found! First, she has [...]
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...PetFusion Cat Scratcher Lounge: Comfort and Style for Modern Cats
4. March 2012
Kitty will love this special piece of furniture made just for her. It’s the PetFusion Cat Scratcher Lounge made of sturdy corrugated cardboard in a curvy modern shape. It’s the perfect place to lounge and scratch, plus you won’t have to hide it when guests come over. Normally $99.95, on sale now for just $54.95 at [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat March Giveaway: Wall-mounted Scratch Towers from Moderncat Studio
1. March 2012
This month’s giveaway is for a set of the brand new Wall-mounted Scratch Towers from Moderncat Studio. These stylish cardboard scratchers mount on the wall at any height to accommodate cats of all sizes. The scratchers are made with the same high-quality cardboard as the original freestanding Scratch Tower from Moderncat Studio. The cardboard pieces are [...]
Continue reading...New From Moderncat Studio! Wall-Mounted Scratch Tower Lets Cats Scratch at Any Height
29. January 2012
Since creating the original Moderncat Studio Scratch Tower, we’ve had lots of requests for a taller version. Some cats like to stretch out while they scratch and they need something tall. So, with the help of the team at Juggernaut Design, we developed a new wall-mounted version of our popular Scratch Tower. Now you can [...]
Continue reading...Elegant Inspiration for Re-purposing with Cats in Mind
14. January 2012
French designer Sinan Sigic of Atelier Hapax creates one-of-a-kind objects using recycled materials. This unique cat tree is made from an old lamp base wrapped with 444 meters of sisal rope. The base and shelf were added to give the cats a place to perch. Brilliant! I’m hitting the thrift stores this weekend to see [...]
Continue reading...Spoil Your Cat Not Your Style with Cat Convertibles
13. January 2012
Here’s a completely new combination of multi-function in designer cat products. Introducing Cat Convertibles, a new line of home furnishings that function for both you and your cat. The Cat Convertible Cabinet is the first piece in this line. When closed, it looks like a regular cabinet, however, the side panels open to reveal a [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Cattino Contemporary Cat Furniture
6. January 2012
You know I love multi-function, especially when it’s in a good looking product. I just came across this sleek kitty creation called Cattino. It’s a combo cat scratcher/bed/perch designed by Nathan Workman from Cincinnati, OH. Armed with a design degree, Nathan wanted to create a beautiful and functional piece of furniture for his cat Miss Trudy. [...]
Continue reading...Introducing The Sky Scratcher Architectural Cardboard Cat Scratching Post, Lend Your Support on Kickstarter!
14. December 2011
I love cat scratchers that have an architectural quality and The Sky Scratcher is a perfect example. This brand new concept for a cardboard cat scratching tower was developed by Mike Estes from Portland, Oregon. The Sky Climber measures a full 37″ tall and is a serious piece of sculpture that kitty can sink her [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Fat Tabby Tubes Modern Cat Homes
6. December 2011
Fat Tabby Tubes are fun little hideaways where kitty can scratch, hide, and play. Made with material samples from an interior design firm, each one is unique and made to order. Commercial grade carpet tiles are attached to a heavy duty cardboard tube that’s very lightweight. Measures 9″ x 10″ x 18″, the perfect size for kitty [...]
Continue reading...Pine Scratching Board from Catswall Design
3. December 2011
Here’s another great new product from Catswall Design. It’s a pine scratching board for kitties who like to scratch horizontally. Pine is a great material for scratching since it’s firm enough for claws to grip but soft enough not to be harmful. If you have cats that are already scratching the wood in your home, [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat December Giveaway: Canine Cat Scratcher from The Company of Pets
1. December 2011
Kitty is going to love this special December monthly giveaway! One lucky moderncat is going to get his or her own canine cat scratcher from The Company of Pets! The winner will get to scratch their way into the New Year with this fabulous, handcrafted sisal scratcher in the shape of a bull terrier. I [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Cocici Ultra-mod Designer Cat Furniture from the Czech Republic
14. November 2011
Introducing a gorgeous new line of modern cat furniture from Czech Republic-based design studio Cocici, meaning cat. The collection is designed by Pavla Šarounová and includes several beautiful beds and hideaway/scratcher combos. Exquisite details and top-quality materials are used to create cat furniture that will stand the test of time with features that cats will love. [...]
Continue reading...New From Cat Above: The ScratchPal Table
13. November 2011
Here’s a terrific space-saving idea from the folks at Cat Above! It’s the ScratchPal Table, a unique handcrafted side table with a ScratchPal cardboard scratcher built right in to the bottom. Brilliant! The table is perfect for use as a side table or night stand and is made of solid high-quality pine. Available unfinished or with [...]
Continue reading...DJ Kitteh In the House
11. November 2011
Kitty will be scratching and grooving with this hilarious DJ Cat Scratch Turntable. Measuring 15.25 inches long x 13.75 inches wide x 5.75 inches tall, the turntable is made entirely of cardboard that is partially or fully recycled. $34.99 from Perpetual Kid.
Continue reading...Does a Cat Scratcher Have to Look Like a Cat Scratcher?
8. November 2011
Here’s something kitty can really sink her claws into. It’s a neo-pop cat scratcher in the form of a bull terrier from The Company of Pets. So much more interesting than a plain cardboard square on the floor, don’t you think? Each scratcher is handmade using sisal and manila rope and non-toxic glues. Available directly [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat November Giveaway: Washboard Scratcher from PDL Cat
1. November 2011
This month PDL Cat is offering one of their gorgeous Washboard Scratchers for the monthly giveaway! This new line of eco-friendly cat furniture is handcrafted in Phoenix, Arizona using bamboo plywood. The Washboard Scratcher is perfect for kitties who prefer to scratch horizontally. This scratcher is hand finished with natural oil and it has non-skid [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a Catpod! WINNER’S CHOICE!
26. September 2011
The nice folks at Catpods sent us an Original Catpod to test and, boy, was everyone excited to check it out! It’s really sturdy and weighs enough that it doesn’t move around, at least on the carpet. The cardboard is very dense and so far has stood-up to some serious scratching. And I love that [...]
Continue reading...New Modern Cardboard Cat Scratcher from CutSouth Design
24. September 2011
Here’s a great example of a new cat scratcher that may have been influenced by another design (the Moderncat Studio Wave Lounge), however the designer took the concept and really made it their own. This new modern cat scratcher is from Etsy seller CutSouth Design. It’s very cool and looks durable as well as stylish. [...]
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23. April 2012
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