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Wait, This is Cat Furniture?

Mid-century modern coffee table or litter box? Industrial bookcase or cat tower? If you can’t tell, that’s kind of the point.

by Avery Felman
Updated January 17, 2023
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There are two types of cat owners 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. There’s a whole wealth of possibilities out there that you don’t have to be stacked with cash to enjoy (although some of them will definitely cost you an arm and a leg).

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 12 mid-century modern cat trees and 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?)

modern cat tree with light wood base
Happy and Polly Coconut Cat Tree
$250

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.

black wire coffee table/cat bed
The Apollo Box Cat Bed Coffee Table
$363

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, which conveniently features a special nook for your cat underneath, so your glass surfaces can remain smudgeless.

wicker cat house with white cushion inside
Pottery Barn Wicker Handwoven Rattan Pet House
$239

Whoever invented this shockingly neutral ultra-modern litter box enclosure has my vote for the presidency.

the box in light wood
Tuft + Paw Rifiuti Litter Box Enclosure
$699

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.

the way basics cat litter box in gray
Inmod Way Basics Eco Friendly Cat Litterbox
$141

It’s never a gorgeous sight, but allowing your cat the space to do the unsightly without sacrificing precious living room real estate is a major win.

midcentury modern cat bed
Bohemian Midcentury Modern Cat Bed
$419

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.

enclosed cat bed in light wood
Furmia Cat Litter Box Enclosure
$200

Expecting an Architectural Digest home tour? Even if you aren’t, this incredible side table/ cat condo combo will leave your home looking camera-ready.

cat in wooden side table
PurrFur Stylish Plywood Mid Century Cat House
$248

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!

the cat stools in pink green and blue
Estilo Modern Stool with Cat Cafe
$158

If you’re constantly looking for more seating, let this spare chair/ foot stool/ cat cave serve as the perfect solution.

the cat condo in white
Sam's Pets 40" Becky Condo
$159

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 gravy.

the cat shelving unit
PetFusion VersiCLimb Cat Tree
$130

If you’ve got a climber on your hands, there’s no better way to keep them occupied and your human furniture free of scratches than giving them a jungle gym of sorts. —AF

cats sitting atop a modern wood cat tower
Tucker Murphy Pet Cohasset Climbing Cat Tree
$178

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 with this mid-century modern cat tower.

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Avery Felman

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.