Japanese design company The9Life explores the intersection of cat, human and space through their beautiful line of modernist furniture and decor. It’s clear from their About page that they are speaking my language:
“Agile creatures, cats love a lofty perch. They purr, scratch, stalk and pounce…and are obsessed with furry objects. Although they are domesticated, and are our sweet and cuddly best friends, they still display glimmers of their wild roots now and then. We find their feisty nature endlessly entertaining. Their unique spatial perception and distinctive behavior inspire us to re-think our environment. How can we turn ordinary furniture into stimulating objects for their enjoyment?”
And it looks as though they have succeeded! Behold the Afternoon Time Table, a multi-function piece that can serve as a cat hideaway and a side table, or fill the inside with old magazines to create a vertical scratching surface that is constantly renewed. Great idea!
The Welcome Home Shelf is another great example of combing the needs of our cats with our own. This wall-mounted shelf serves as a cat perch and place to stash small everyday items like your keys or your phone. Hang it by your front door and I guarantee kitty will be there to greet you when you get home.
And finally, this modern cuckoo clock will give your cat a little taste of nature while you’re away. When kitty bats at the tempting tail hanging from the clock the little bird perched inside will dance.
Visit The9Life.com or The9Life Etsy shop to find out more about these lovely pieces.
Love the “about” thoughts and the wonderful creations!
I agree. That about me blurb is concise and perfect.