HUVE Collection just added this gorgeous modern cat scratcher to their exquisite line of cat furniture. This is a very unique and beautiful piece with multiple scratching surfaces for cats to sink their claws into. The base is designed with a cutout, allowing you to position the scratcher close to furniture by placing the foot of a bed, table or chair in the opening. Great idea!
Made from Russian birch plywood with laminate veneer and natural sisal rope, the base measures 18 inches square and it stands 32 inches tall. Choose from four different colors: olive wood, white, black or red. $95.61 USD ($124 Canadian) plus shipping, from the HUVE collection Etsy shop.
Why so pricey! Small piece of laminated MDF with sisal. It’s frustrating when you know it’s not worth half that.
Hi, Beth:
As someone who makes handcrafted products myself, I can tell you there are a lot of other factors that go into calculating the cost than just the materials. In addition to the cost of materials you have to account for the cost of labor (in this case, bending plywood is quite a bit of work), the cost of developing the idea, marketing, packaging, and the general costs of running a business. There is also something to be said for the expertise required to design a product like this, source the materials and actually bring it to market, something not everyone is able to do.
Most smaller businesses, like HUVE and others that I write about frequently, do not have very high profit margins. In many cases, these businesses are a labor of love, run by people who truly want to make a quality, unique product and share it with others who will appreciate it. Unfortunately, Wal-mart consumerism has skewed most consumers’ perspectives of the value of goods.
For HUVE to be able to sell this product for under $100 is pretty impressive, considering what their hard costs probably are. Although it may not be something everyone can afford, when you consider what it really is “worth” this is a very good deal.
Kate
Pricey? In my opinion, this very stylish and handcrafted product is much too low!