Want to fully embrace your contemporary home and keep it looking fancy but still help your cat have fun with a modern cat tower?
You can make it happen fast if you keep on reading this article where we reviewed all sorts of cat trees and even furniture. Some of the products reviewed include large cat furniture pieces, cat condos, beds, wooden products, and many more.
The Summary
BEST OF BEST MODERN CAT TOWER
The tower is colored with an espresso finished and made with plywood. The stand is curved so it looks like an amazing modern piece.
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BEST BED MODERN CAT TREE
The bed resembles a coffee table and has a bed that you can remove to use the stand as something else. The bed cover is washable.
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BEST CONDO MODERN CAT TOWER
The condo is situated at the bottom and has a corner entrance hole. The whole thing is covered with dark wood veneers to look more modern.
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BEST FURNITURE MODERN CAT TREE
You can make a coffee table, shelves, and anything you can think of with these Tetris blocks made from cardboard that hold up to 300 lbs.
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BEST MINIMALIST MODERN CAT TOWER
There’s nothing but 3 shelves that mount to a wall with this product. They can hold up to 30 lbs so they’re good for larger cats as well.
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BEST FOR LARGE CATS MODERN CAT TREE
The metal powder-coated frame’s shape makes it look like ordinary furniture, it’s 62-in tall and has 5 multi-functional wooden shelves.
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BEST HOUSE MODERN CAT TOWER
The house has everything needed for your cat to rest and play. What makes it stand out is the cat running wheels it features.
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BEST PERCH MODERN CAT TREE
There are three perches with raised edges that allow even large cats to rest and keep an eye on your and their home.
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BEST HAMMOCK MODERN CAT TOWER
The hammock is the star of this product, sitting on top of the scratch posts. It’s great for kittens and smaller cats since it’s only 20-in tall.
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BEST CORNER MODERN CAT TREE
The square-shaped allows you o place it in corners and each level has an entrance that extends almost fully around so you won’t be blocking them.
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BEST WOOD MODERN CAT TOWER
The tree has removable carpets so you can fully take advantage of its MDF wooden build that’s colored white and walnut.
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BEST TALL MODERN CAT TOWER
You can place it on almost any standard-sized door. It’s highly unnoticeable, features multiple platforms and scratchboard.
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BEST BLACK MODERN CAT TREE
It’s not that this tree is fully black but instead, some of its parts like the base, condo, and platform feature a black and white floral pattern.
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BEST CUTE MODERN CAT TOWER
Built out of MDF wood, this treehouse doesn’t require tools for assembly, it’s shaped like a house with curved edges.
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BEST CLIMBER MODERN CAT TREE
There’s plenty of platforms and scratch posts on this product and the best thing is that you can mount it to a wall to save a lot of space.
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BEST WALL FURNITURE MODERN CAT TOWER
You’ll get three shelves of varying sizes that have the same thickness and width. They’re easy to mount and you can use them anywhere and as anything.
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BEST FLOOR TO CEILING MODERN CAT TOWER
Thanks to the tension rod on top, you can adjust the height of this tree to fit almost any ceiling height carrying from 7.5 ft up to 9 ft.
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BEST FOLDING MODERN CAT TREE
Although it’s small and foldable, it still manages to feature a condo, hammock, and even scratchboard just like any other tree does.
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BEST WHITE MODERN CAT TOWER
The tree is shaped like a ladder and can easily be folded down as well. It has 5 platforms all covered with a carpet that complements the white.
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BEST SMALL MODERN CAT TOWER
Small and simple with a brown and grey color, the tree is covered with paper rope posts which are better and much safer for cat skin and claws.
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Best 20 Modern Cat Tree
BEST OF BEST MODERN CAT TOWER
The Refined Feline Cat Tower
Wood And Veneers
This is a fully wooden tree and that’s visible from just looking at it. It’s made with plywood but features oak wood veneers. It’s colored with an espresso finish and has a 20-in wide and long base. On the base, you’ll find a cat condo and rising from it, a curved stand.
Contents Of The Tree
The stand features 2 flat platforms and at the very top, a curved one that acts as a solid hammock or perch. The condo can feature a cushion that comes with is and the platforms feature velcros that allow you to attach Berber carpets on them. If you don’t think this will be a great fit for your home, make sure you read the designer modern cat tree article for more.
In Short:
- Made with plywood
- Has oak wood veneers and an espresso finish
- The base is 20-in wide and long
- Has a bottom cat condo and a curved stand with platforms
- The 3rd, highest platform is curved
- Platforms feature velcros for Berber carpet attachment
- Comes with a cushion
BEST BED MODERN CAT TREE
Penn Plax Cat Walk Furniture Bed
How It Looks
The best way to describe the shape of this piece is to say it looks like a coffee table, It’s elevated from the ground with 4 slanted legs and has a platform with raised left and right side edges. These sides also feature holes that act as carrying handles. It’s 10.5-in tall, 14,5.in wide, and 31-in long.
Frame And Cushion
The bed frame is made with fiberboard and has a brown lacquer finish. The bed features a brown and light brown colored cover that closes and opens with a zipper so you can easily wash it when needed. If you’re looking for a cat bed as part of a tree, check out other models in the mid-century modern cat furniture article.
In Short:
- Made with fiberboard
- Has a brown lacquer finish
- It’s elevated from the ground with 4 slanted legs
- Can be carried with 2 handles on the raised top edges
- It’s 10.5-in tall, 31-in long, ad 14.5-in wide
- The cushion cover can be zipped open and washed
BEST CONDO MODERN CAT TOWER
Feandrea 33 Inch Cat Tower
Small Height
The piece belongs to small cat towers in terms of height since it’s 33.9-in tall. Due to the base, it’s 26-in long and 15.7-in long so it’s back with being larger. Directly on the base, you’ll find a cat condo a corner entrance and a vent hole a little carpet, and a post covered with sisal rope.
Platforms And Extras
At the top of the condo, there’s a platform with a cushion and another platform with a cushion. Sitting at the top of the post is another cushioned platform but there are noticeable dark wood veneers on it that make it look more modern. You can check out more than just this modern cat condo in the designer cat furniture article.
In Short:
- It’s 26-in long, 15.7-in wide, and 33.9-in tall
- Has a condo with a corner entrance and vent hole on the base
- Features a sisal rope post
- Has 3 additional platforms
- Covered with dark wood veneers
- Features a cushion for each platform
BEST FURNITURE MODERN CAT TREE
Katris Modular Cat Tree Furniture
Cardboard Made
The product is made with cardboard but it’s heavy-duty, looks like wood, and can hold up to 300 lbs of weight. It’s modular meaning you can use it as more things than just one. It’s made to function as Tetris blocks and you can make a cat tree, shelves, a coffee table, and more from this wonderful modern cat furniture. You can check out more products in the modular cat furniture article.
Tree Functions
It features 10 clips that will help you connect the block if you decide to use it as just a cat tree that’s connected. You can expand on it by buying more and it includes 5 catnip bags as an extra. If assembled as the example, it’s 8-in wide, 40-in long, and equally tall.
In Short:
- Made with cardboard
- It can hold up to 300 lbs of weight
- Acts as Tetris blocks
- You can secure the blocks together with 10 clips
- You can split the blocks and make things like a coffee table
- Comes with 5 catnip bags
- Example assembly makes it 8-in wide, 40-in long, and 40-in tall
BEST MINIMALIST MODERN CAT TOWER
PetFusion Cat Activity Wall
Mdf Wood
If you have dark wood shelves or any type of shelf in your home, you’ll easily blend those with this tower. It’s made up of 3 shelves of varying sizes but all are made with MDF wood. If you’d prefer an on-the-ground minimalist modern cat tree, read the minimalist cat tree article for other models.
Assembly And Weight Limit
The medium-sized board can be mounted as a slanted piece and features velcros that allow you to attach a carpet to it. It mounts to the wall using zinc wall anchors so all you need for assembly is a hammer and screwdriver. They all can hold up to 30 lbs and all are 2-in thick.
In Short:
- Features 3 MDF wooden shelves
- They easily mount to walls with zinc wall anchors
- Requires a screwdriver and hammer for assembly
- The medium shelf features velcros and a detachable carpet
- Can hold up to 30 lbs of weight
- Each board is 2-in thick
BEST FOR LARGE CATS MODERN CAT TREE
The Refined Feline Metropolitan Cat Tree
Metal And Wood
The frame of this furniture tree is made with metal tubes that are powder coated for protection against corrosion and rust. There are 5 levels in total and each level features a large composite wood material platform. You can use them as shelves for your things or as cat climbing shelves.
Height And Levels
Overall, it’s 62-in tall, 31-in wide, and 15-in tall. You can place it next to a wall to make it look like an ordinary shelf. You will get a sisal scratch pad and 4 washable cushions with it as well. If you want to check out more modern cat furniture for large cats read the linked article below next.
In Short:
- It’s 62-in tall, 31-in wide, and 15-in tall
- Has a powder-coated metal tube frame
- Features 5 levels
- The platforms are made with composite wood
- Comes with 4 cushions and a sisal rope scratchpad
- The cushions are washable
BEST HOUSE MODERN CAT TOWER
PawHut 56″ Cat Tree
Activity Features
With this product, you won’t just be getting a cat house that’s shaped like a house and has 2 entrance holes but a whole activity tree as well. If you’d prefer to tone it down with modern cat houses, read the cat indoor tree article we’ve linked below for more detailed reviews.
Posts And Size
It has 4 posts of different heights that are all covered with grey sisal rope. It has a stand-alone base that’s 31.5-in wide, and 19.75-in long and it’s 56.25-in tall. It has 3 platforms that feature removable carpets and a run wheel that’s covered with sisal rope on the outside and inside. Overall, it’s made with pinewood.
In Short:
- Comes with a 2 entrance condo shaped like a house
- Has 4 sisal rope covered posts
- Features 3 platforms
- Comes with a cat run wheel
- The wheel is covered with sisal rope on the inside and out
- It’s 31.5-in wide, 19.75-in long, and 56.25-in tall
- Made with pinewood
- Has removable carpets
BEST PERCH MODERN CAT TREE
Naomi Home Nala Triple Cat Tree
Perch Number
If you have multiple cats and they all like to rest on perches you’ll enjoy this tree that features 3 large perches with raised edges. the bottom perch is the largest while the top one is the smallest. They form the shape of stairs visually. You can learn more about perch trees and their functions in the cat perch for large cats tree article.
Frame Size
This modern cat perch is covered with grey plush carpets and features 2 posts covered partially with sisal rope. The sisal rope is oil-less and lasts longer than the average sisal rope. Overall, it’s 20-in wide, long, and 31.3-in tall. It even features a playball.
In Short:
- Fully covered with grey plush carpets
- Has 2 oil-less sisal rope posts
- Features 3 perches of different sizes
- The perches have raised edges
- It’s 20-in wide, 20-in long, and 31.3-in tall
- Comes with a playball
BEST HAMMOCK MODERN CAT TOWER
Amazon Basics Cat Condo
Hammock Placement
The star of this product is the hammock that sits in the middle of two jute fabric posts at their very top. You can attach a hanging ball on it as well so your cat has something else to play with. The base is carpeted and has a square shape so it’s 15.7-in long and wide.
Tree Height
It’s also 19.9-in tall so it’s considered a small cat tree. It’s good for kittens and small cats so if you’d prefer to have a modern cat tree with a hammock made for larger cats, you can read the cat condo with hammock article next to find them and learn more about them.
In Short:
- The hammock sits in the center of two posts at the top
- The posts are covered with jute fiber rope
- it’s 20.9-in tall, 15.7-in wide, and 15.7-in long
- Designed for small cats and kittens
- Comes with a removable hanging ball toy
BEST CORNER MODERN CAT TREE
Poils Bebe Cat Condo
View Angle And Levels
Your cat can rest and keep an eye on its surrounding with almost a 360-degree view with this product. it features three levels, the bottom two are covered but have large corner entrances. It’s shaped like a square and easily fits in corners because of it. It’s 16-in long, wide, and 28-in tall.
Color And Cat Number
It’s made with wood that’s colored light grey and each level features a faux fur cushion for your cats to relax. We used the plural of cats since each level is large and overall, you can use it for 3 cats. If you’d prefer a more space-saving modern corner cat tree, take a look at the modern wood cat tree article next.
In Short:
- Made with grey colored wood
- Has 3 levels
- Comes with 3 faux fur pillows
- Gives cats an almost 360-degree view on each level
- It’s 16-in long, wide, and 28-in tall
BEST WOOD MODERN CAT TOWER
Vesper Wooden Cat Furniture
Shape And Materials
Shaped like a box with 3 levels, the 2nd level featuring only a back wall and cover, it’s easy to blend it into your home. It’s made with MDF wood and colored white and walnut. The 2nd level also features a sisal rope post and it comes with 2 cushions made out of memory foam.
Quality Cushions
One of the memory foam cushions can be placed inside the bottom condo that features one entrance hole. The 2nd level features a hole where you can insert a rattan ball toy for your cat to play with. It’s decently small with its height of 28.5-in and width and length of 14.5-in You can check out bigger models than this modern wood cat tree in the linked article below.
In Short:
- Made with MDF wood
- It’s colored walnut and white
- Has 3 levels
- Come with a cat condo
- Has 2 memory foam cushions and a rattan ball toy
- It’s 28.5-in tall and 14.4-in wide and long
BEST TALL MODERN CAT TOWER
SmartCat Multi-Level Cat Climber
Tower Placement
If you have a door in your home you’ll be able to place and blend this tall modern cat tree into your home with no problems since you can attach it to almost any standard door frame. If you’d prefer the tree was a standalone one, check out our article about tall narrow cat trees for more.
Tower Contents
It consists of a back wall that goes on the door that has a sisal rope post in the front. It attaches to the bottom and top spring-loaded brackets. It has 4 carpeted platforms and each platform is 17-in long, 8.5-in wide, and 1-in thick. it fits on doors that are 79 to 82-in tall.
In Short:
- Attaches to doors that are 79-82-in tall
- Has 4 carpeted platforms
- Each platform is 17-in long, 8.5-in wide, and 1-in thick
- Has a back wall covered with sisal rope
- Gets mounted to doors with spring-loaded brackets
BEST BLACK MODERN CAT TREE
MidWest Cat Furniture
Black And Patterned
You won’t just be getting a black carpeted cat activity tree but one that has some decorative carpets patterned with black and white flowers. The base, platform, and condo are carpeted with this. Its post is made to look like a simplified tree with 2 branches and a sisal rope scratch post.
Shape And Dimensions
The condo is nothing more than a tube featuring multiple entrances and exits. It is around 31-in tall, 22-in long, and 18-in wide. If, after all, you’ve decided against a black modern cat tree, you can read the artistic cat trees article for more fun designs and colors.
In Short:
- Has a black carpeted stand
- The platform, condo, and base have a floral pattern
- The condo has multiple entrances
- Comes with a hanging ball rope toy
- It’s 31-in tall, 22-in long, and 18-in wide
- Features a sisal rope area on the post
BEST CUTE MODERN CAT TOWER
Acro Wood Cat House
Wood Used And Features
The MDF wood this tree is made out of is a material commonly used in making furniture. It has 2 levels, curved corners, multiple entrance holes, and ventilation holes all shaped differently, a house roof-shaped top and it assembles without the use of screws or glue.
Cushions And Scratchboards
It features 2 scratchboards and features cushions on both levels that are removable and washable. You’ll get detailed instructions on how to assemble it. Overall, it’s 23.6-in long, 23.4-in wide, and 31.5-in tall. If you’d prefer to check out cute modern cat trees colored with lovely colors, check out the cute cat condo article next.
In Short:
- Made with MDF wood
- Has 2 levels
- It’s 23.6-in long, 23.4-in wide, and 31.5-in tall
- Shaped like a house
- Has Cushioned bottom
- Features 2 scratchboards
BEST CLIMBER MODERN CAT TREE
PawHut Wall-Mounted Cat Tree
Wall Mounting
The product is fully mountable to a wall. This includes the 2 scratch posts, a fabric ramp, 5 platforms with one platform covered. The platforms are made with pine wood and the 2 posts are fully covered with rope for scratching at them.
Height And Weight
It’s hard to talk about its Dimensions but if assembled the way it’s recommended, it’s 61.5-in tall. It’s best used with smaller cats since it has a weight capacity of 10 lbs and the total net weight of the whole thing is 23.1 lbs. If you’d prefer a modern cat climber that doesn’t mount to walls, then check out the artistic cat trees article next.
In Short:
- Includes 2 posts covered with rope
- Munts to walls
- Features 5 platforms
- One platform is covered and acts like a condo
- Made with pine wood
- Has a 10 lbs weight capacity
- It’s 61.5-in tall at its tallest point
BEST WALL FURNITURE MODERN CAT TOWER
Bayka Floating Shelves
Shelf Number
This product is just three shelves of different sizes that can act as cat climbing perches or you can use them as you would any ordinary kitchen or house shelf. If this is not your idea of modern cat wall furniture, make sure you read the modern cat wall shelf article.
Exact Proportions
All you need to mount them are screws. The brackets needed for mounting are made with metal while the shelves are made out of solid wood. The largest shelf is 16.5-in long, the medium one is 14.2-in long, and the smallest one is 11.4-in long. All of the shelves are 6-in wide and 4.8-in thick.
In Short:
- Made with solid wood
- You’ll get 3 shelves
- From largest to smallest they’re 16.5-in long, 14.2-in long, 11.4-in long
- Each shelf is 6-in wide and 4.8-in thick
- Mounts to walls with screws and metal brackets
BEST FLOOR TO CEILING MODERN CAT TOWER
Cat Craft Three Tier Cat Tree
Adjustable Height
Whether you have a small apartment with a 7.5 ft tall ceiling or a large apartment with a 9 ft tall ceiling, this tree will fit there. This is due to the tension rod that adjusts to the already mentioned heights and everything in between. It features 3 levels in the form of shelves.
Material Coverage
The plush is covered in grey, fitting most home decors, The plush can be scratched at as well and its base is 16.9-in long, 10.6-in wide. The point of this modern floor-to-ceiling cat tree is that it saves space so if you want to check out more models, be sure to read the minimalist cat tree article next.
In Short:
- The base is 16.9-in long and 10.6-in wide
- Has 3 levels
- Features a tension rod on top
- Fits on ceilings with a height of 7.5 ft up to 9 ft
- Covered with plush cats can scratch at
BEST FOLDING MODERN CAT TREE
Goopaws Cat Foldable Cat Tower
X Shape
Think of this product as a ladder where the hard material boards form the shape of the letter x. The end comes together when you want to fold it down and store it. The spaces at the bottom and its top are where you’ll find the cat condo made out of plush material and a hammock.
What It Features
The condo has a cushion on the inside that you can easily remove and wash as well. One side of the x is a full panel that features a sisal rope scratchboard as well and you’ll get 2 hanging toy balls for your cat to play with. It’s 25.5-in tall and 20.3-in wide. If you want to check out modern folding cat trees, check out the linked article below.
In Short:
- Shaped like the letter X
- One panel features a scratching posts board
- Has a hammock at the top
- Features a condo at the bottom
- Comes with a removable and washable cushion
- Features hanging play balls
- It’s 25.5-in tall and 20.3-in wide
BEST WHITE MODERN CAT TOWER
Zoovilla White Tree
Ladder Shape
The thing that we can accurately compare this product to is a ladder. This also means that you can fold the whole thing down just like a ladder. If you’re more of a traditionalist when it comes to your modern white cat tree, be sure to read the linked article below for more.
Levels And Carpets
It has a total of 4 levels. It’s made with engineered wood and the platforms are fully carpeted. The 1st level platform is the largest and it is smaller from that point. Everything needed for its assembly is included and it’s around 40-in long, 17-in wide, and 60-in tall.
In Short:
- Shaped like a ladder
- Has 4 levels
- Made with engineered wood
- The platforms are fully carpeted
- It’s 40-in long, 17-in wide, and 60-in tall
BEST SMALL MODERN CAT TOWER
PetPals Cat Tree Tower
Colors And Contents
The brown posts and grey platforms and base go so well together to make this small modern cat tree a wonderful addition to homes. If you have little space to spare and don’t think this one will fit well into your home, read the cat trees for small spaces article next for more.
Materials Used
The 3 brown posts are covered with a paper rope that’s better suitable for cat skin and claws. while the single platform and concave resting area at the very top are covered with felt. it comes with a hanging ball toy as well and it’s 20-in long, 15.5-in wide, and 23-in tall.
In Short:
- Has 3 brown posts
- The platform and concave sleep area are grey
- Covered with paper rope and felt
- Comes with a hanging ball toy
- It’s 20-in long, 15.5-in wide, and 23-in tall
How To Pick A Modern Cat Tree
For you to choose the best possible modern cat tower for yourself, we first need to define them, then it’s only right to talk about all of the possibilities that they give, about cat tree functions in general and what they’re good for. We won’t just talk about these things though but you can find out the rest by continuing to read the article.
Defining Modern Trees – Gone are the days where your cat tree is fully covered with plus material and takes up a lot of space in your home. Modern cat trees are made to blend well into your home either by their double function, their exquisite looks, or simply their size and area of placement.
What Are They For – We’d recommend anyone that has an indoor housed cat to get one for themselves. They will keep your cats active, prevent them from getting fat and it will also save your furniture and other house appliances from damage. Think of them as cat homes.
Unnoticeable Trees – If you don’t want the cat tree to be noticeable, we’d advise you to get modern cat tree furniture or wall cat shelves. Depending on the type you get, they will have a double function. Sometimes they can act as a cupboard, sometimes they act as a coffee table, sometimes they’re just shelves or if you don’t need the extra furniture in your house, you can find models that are nothing more than wall-mounted trees or grounded cat furniture.
Determining Tree Height – The recommended height of your tree will be determined by your cat’s age and size and secondly their behavior. If you have a clumsy cat, for instance, we don’t recommend getting a tall cat tree. for kittens and small cats, a 2ft tree will do just fine while for larger cats, you can spare to go with a tree that’s up to 6ft tall although there are higher models as well.
Cat Tree Placement – Of course you’re going to place your cat tree where you find it’s the most suitable but if you want to think about what your cat might like as well make sure you place the tree where your cat will have a better view of its surroundings. It’s a good idea to place them near a window as well.
To Sum Up
It’s only natural that you’re going to pick your modern cat tower by your apartment size, cat size, financial capabilities, and by what tree you can blend best into your home so we can’t possibly recommend one. If you’re interested in checking out other models and different types of trees, be sure to read the posts on the best tall cat tree or the best cool cat tree. If you want to get a full perception of what a tree can be and what models exist, you can read the best cat tree for sale article here.
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