There are two types of cat parents in the world: those who are willing to sacrifice their personal style for practical-leaning cat furniture and those who aren’t. Now, thanks to the internet’s coolest creatives, you don’t have to relinquish your personal aesthetic to the world of beige shag cat trees.
Simply put, you and your cat can have it all: good looks, longevity, and a bond unshaken by the more, shall we say, superficial household purchases. Here are 16 pieces of uniquely modern cat furniture.
Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)
I’m just going to say it: Living with a roommate who poops in a box is weird. And it’s a fact that doesn’t get less weird with time. Might as well cover it up, because I have a feeling they don’t love making eye contact with you during the act, either.
This cat tower is sleek, sleek, sleek. Your cat can hang out inside the structure and gaze at you through those cool slats, or they can flop on the faux shearling top level. Either way, this bed will definitely not be interfering with your interior design.
This resilient sisal rope scratching post is ideal for multi-cat households. It’ll hold fast against your chonky cat (no matter their jumping speed) and will blend seamlessly with your interior decor so it’ll add to, not take away from, the vibe you’re going for.
OK, maybe this pick isn’t quite as subtle. But look at it. A sturdy, durable, bright orange, tangerine-shaped cat scratcher — what more could you and your cat want?
Is your cat always napping on your favorite stack of coffee table books? We have the perfect solution: this high-quality tempered glass and durable iron coffee table. It conveniently features a special nook for your cat underneath, so your glass surfaces can remain smudge-less.
The Mad Men aesthetic hasn’t exited popular consciousness, and I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve googled “mid-century modern cat bed” more times than I can count. This elevated, contemporary wood bed frame with a cozy cushion is the perfect compromise between my delicate style sensibilities and my cat’s desire to sleep on anything besides a cardboard box.
Have you ever seen a super cool, super minimalist sculpture and thought, What if there was a cat inside that? Then this is the cat bed for your feline. Seriously, look at the thing. It’s art.
Seeking the perfect plywood side table to match your mid-century aesthetic, but also a cozy place for your cat to take their afternoon naps? Look no further than this stylish cat house!
For those whose decor needs a pop of something slightly more playful, this cardboard cat scratcher is where it’s at. Your pet can scratch at the outside or curl up for a nap inside. Imagine their little head peaking out from inside a sardine tin. Perfect, right?
Ahh, a place to store your prized coffee table books and display your family photographs. The fact that your cat also has their very own cubby hole in your new side table? That’s just a bonus.
If you’ve got a climber on your hands, there’s no better way to keep them occupied than giving them a jungle gym of sorts. This way, they’re happy, and your furniture remains scratch-free.
You may be scrolling through tons of floating wall shelves and other cat ear-shaped perches that just aren’t meshing with your vibe. Now, you won’t have to sacrifice any wall space to the Pinterest cat aesthetic, thanks to this mid-century modern cat tower.
Avery is a writer and producer. She has written for numerous publications, including Refinery29, BuzzFeed, and V Magazine. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her reading, practicing her Greek on Duolingo, and delving into the Sex and the City discourse. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and their cat, Chicken, who rules with an iron fist.
