holes and tunnels in the top of this wooden desk by Hong Kong-based designer Hao Ruan of LYCS Architecture have been designed to provide a playground for cats
Made from a solid piece of wood, the table top features a series of
openings and tunnels that have been carved out by hand to create spaces
for a cat to satisfy its curiosity and allow pet owners to share their
work space with a feline friend.
"People who live with cats always have these kind of experiences:
putting away the cat from your laptop was like a sentimental ritual of
temporary farewell," explained the design team at LYCS Architecture
in a statement. "A proper sized hole could be so irresistible to cats.
Their curiosity would be greatly satisfied through repetitively
exploring the unknown path behind the hole."
"The design of CATable was a fusion of those experiences, as well a
locus where the interaction occurs. It is a table for us, and a paradise
for cats."
The table also features angled wooden legs that have been stained with a darker pigment. It was shown in an exhibition at Milan University as part of Milan design week.
Ruan's creation is the latest case of a designer offering a response to a perceived demand for animal-orientated furniture.
from dezeen