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28.11.2016

By far, Vesper has the most elegant cat trees I've found on the market (I'm not a fan of carpeted cat trees at all - dander, dirt, and dust trapped in the carpet until the cat scratches it loose in a pepetual cycle of allergy hell).Pros:ElegantGreat for people with a lot of environmental allergies - easy to clean.Luxurious memory foam removable pads (I'm just a little bit jealous they are THAT nice), 3 of which are washableGood engineeringExact hardware includedAllen wrench included - other end is a screw driver! :-)The velcro that holds the pads in place is very sturdy.Cons:The instructions are lacking - few parts are labeled so I studied the diagrams at length before beginning.Theadvertised/pictured unit is backwards from how the instructions tell you to put it together (the box ends up on the right when assembled according to the directions). This may not be a big deal for some, but it did not work well with my space so...I reversed it. It was a perfect solution. Until. (Yes, the dreaded until.) When I went to screw on the attachment for the sisal balls, it ended up on the back. No big deal, but noteworthy.The sisal balls are a deep purple - not natural brown. I hope the dye is cat friendly.The sisal smells very strong & makes me sneeze - Aaaa-choooo!This part really ticked me off - the photo does not represent the product accurately. The back of the box is identical to the front - white with an opening that is reversed from the one on the front.I am not sure if replacement pads are able to be ordered.Excellent design for self-assembly, but you must wiggle parts around to get holes and hardware to align.In order to fit the unit base in a smaller shipping carton, it is sliced down the middle and hinged.Scratching posts - wonderful design, but a few had problems with several strands of the sisal not being properly glued on making it difficult to screw the posts into place and creating concern that the cat may unfurl everything quickly.Instructions don't advise that you will need blunt pliers and possibly a flat edge screw driver (to turn the cams).A staple in the sisal cat scratching post is located where my cat could catch a claw/get injured and I can't get it out. The staple was not completely stapled into the post.I would prefer not to have the white front & back and have the box all maple color instead.Laminate wood, not real woodOverall, I would buy it again, providing the sisal doesn't fall off the posts as the cat scratches.I wish the photos were more accurate as well as the instructions.
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26.9.2017

I've had a cat for a long time, but never had a cat tree because I just couldn't get past all the ugly. This is the most affordable and also attractive cat tree I could find. With reviews boasting its sturdiness, I decided to take a chance. This thing is STURDY. It came undamaged and packaged well. The box will be heavy - I slid it down the hall from the front door to my apartment and assembled it in the place I intended to keep it. Speaking of assembly... It's not exactly intuitive. I have made quick work of assembling dozens of pieces of IKEA furniture over the years, and this still had me scratching my head at times. The only way to know for sure which piece should be installed when and in what direction is to watch the manufacturer's youtube video.There is a philips head on one end of the allen key (multitool?), but it offers no leverage so I would recommend using your own. Either way, it all went together fairly quickly.Once assembled, my cat took straight to it. I was afraid he wouldn't make much use of the box, but he spends all day in there now. At 18 pounds (not overweight, just enormous) he fits with some room to spare. He doesn't make much use of the top shelf, which I think may be because the tree shakes a bit when he jumps up there. If a cat tree made of this material shakes a wee bit under him, I doubt there's any cat tree under the sun that wouldn't - unless it was drilled into the wall. Of course, the other platforms aren't large enough to tempt him to play on - he hasn't touched those dangling balls. He is a big, long cat, but he has plenty of room to stretch up to scratch the posts - which he does with gusto!Overall, I'm terribly pleased with this purchase. It's an outstanding value - especially compared to the overpriced (not to mention UGLY) carpet-covered cardboard ones. This tree's presence has turned my often obnoxious old kitty downright placid. The fact that the company offers replacement parts for sale is a plus - though I think this thing may outlast the cat!
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11.8.2017

I'm a strapping young lad of what I like to call 'mysterious ancestry' (my human says 'moggy' but I feel the term does little to describe my good looks) I'm 5kg with 2-3 months of growing left. I outgrew my childhood cat tree rather rapidly, and it couldn't handle the weight of my long, muscular physique. My human bought this vesper tree as it looked suitable for my needs. She built it under my supervision (obviously) and it seemed a little challenging for her at first, but after an hour and a half she put it together. To be honest she was a bore after a while and I fell asleep so I can't give any other details about assembly, I just woke up and found she had completed the task obediantly.Manual labour was never my thing, that's what my human is there for, you've got to make them work I always say!The tree itself feels very sturdy, but I shall see how it holds up after a few months because I'm an extreme fellow, and I like to really throw my weight about. My human is convinced it will last, but we shall see. I like the fact that the topmost platform is nice and big so I can truly stretch out. The box is actually rather cosy and I was able to play hide and seek with my human(got to keep them amused, so much easier to maintain control that way). The box is actually a good height, so I don't have to reach very far to knock off all the useless human trinkets she keeps on her desk beside my new tree. The height is perfect, when she is sitting, I tower over her so she knows who's the boss, and even when she is standing I am eye level with her so I can still command her to do my bidding. The furry bits are softer than I thought, and I rather like laying on them. The posts are really good for sinking my claws into and it's good to be able to stand on two legs and have a really good stretch (it keeps me lithe and limber) The best thing of all is that I don't have to share, so all in all I'm pleased with this tree.
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7.1.2017

This is quite beautiful and is heads and shoulders above most cat trees I've seen on the market. It is modern and interesting to look at. Everyone who has seen it loves how it looks and loves how luxurious it looks for the cat. I especially like how the little memory foam pads can be removed and hand washed. It seems they cannot go in the washing machine, but it's still a real advantage to clean over other cat trees. I would recommend this product.I couldn't get my fickle cat to stay long enough for a photograph, but she took to this tree much more quickly than she has to trees in the past. She started scratching the scratching posts immediately, likes the memory foam,and had a blast checking out all of the little areas for cats to sit. She's started scratching at the velcro instead of the scratching posts, but that's probably because she hates me.A few notes:-Take a careful accounting of all of your parts before you start. Two very tiny screws came in a bag with huge screws, and I managed to lose one of them.-Assembly is a bit of a pain. Once I figured out which parts went where, it went smoother, but putting the box together is an exercise in terror and frustration. The holes did not line up exactly and screwing the box together was actually physically painful. Making sure that the parts are oriented in the right direction is extremely important.-The scratching post material has a distinct scent. It actually didn't bother me that much, but people who are more sensitive to smells probably wouldn't like it.-The cubby seems difficult for the kitty to jump into because of the lip over its entrance. There isn't an entry point for her besides jumping. I was a little disappointed because my cat is getting up there in age and has some issues with her joints. She can still make it, but it's harder. If your cat is elderly or portly, I would suggest looking for a different style.
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9.3.2017

It turns out that having a fully carpeted, hard to clean surface covered in cat hair is like begging for a bug problem, no matter how often you brush it down.Yup: our carpeted cat tree turned out to be a hub for a clothes moth infestation. I tried vacuuming it, but just couldn't keep it without worrying about leftovers from the cleaning, etc., and finally just tossed the whole thing, resolving to replace it.Enter the Vesper. I will never buy another carpeted/upholstered model again.I found it easy to build, though the instructions didn't perfectly align with the exact arrangements of parts/pieces, so it took a minute or two of staring at the available pieces to figure out how to proceed at one part.If building without using the videos,recommend this process: start by putting the first four poles on the base platform; then attach the first perch ledge; then finish building the tallest poled section; then build the box. The box is the trickiest bit, but only because the instructions are incorrect. In our shipment, it seemed as if the screws for use on the top piece would actually only work with the holes drilled into the bottom piece, and vice versa. Once I figured that out, the only hurdle was working out the orientation of the sliding doored sections. After that, it was quick to add the final bit of pole, and the top perch. The whole process probably took 20 minutes, including "figuring out" time.I sprinkled a tiny bit of catnip on the circular pad and rubbed it into a few of the posts, and--after some quick scratching--neither one of our two cats has moved from the Vesper in hours.They haven't shown much interest in the box compartment or hanging toys yet, but I think they're just completely taken in by the white pads. Really. They seem completely lulled/soothed by the softness/cushioning, and both are sleeping more deeply than I've seen in awhile.
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7.1.2017

assembly this was a breeze- i didnt have to watch the video mentioned in other reviews, but im glad its there because im sure its more helpful than the wordless ikea-style instructions that were included.i put it together in less than an hour and it looks so nice!i have 2 rambunctious cats that love to climb everything. the first cat tree i got from petco was covered in carpet and despite my best efforts to clean it and keep it sturdy, the carpet got dingy and the structure fell apart in a little over a year.this tree is made so much bettet than that. they're rough on this one too, but when i go to tighten the poles, they're already still tight and holding up really well.the removable pads are an amazing feature. the velcro holds them in place even when the cats pull on it as they climb and play.i was concerned the cube wouldnt be large enough for our bigger cat (he's probably about 12 lbs and really long) but its way bigger than i expected and he fits in it comfortably.my favorite features: its not covered in carpet, and that doesnt stop them from climbing on it. its insanely easy to assemble and holds together well. you could even set it up a little differently than instructed if you wanted to.my only complaint: the hanging toy you can attach to the top (and by all means, it is totally optional) is connected with a long piece of metal that sticks out like 4 inches. i know they're smart and agile but it makes me a little nervous. i've left it on since i got it about a month ago but i may remove it because they dont play with it.* this would never deter me from buying this again- i still highly recommend this product- the price is perfect and it is really well made. i read in some other reviews that you can buy replacement pads, which is really nice!
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9.8.2017

I'd give it 4.5 stars. The companyFINALLY sent us a replacement screw. It's not 100% stable. It's really cool and I like that it's washable and the plush things and scratch pads are removable for cleaning or replacement. My younger cat like to be in a high spot to observe his backyard wilderness from inside. My old man cat who has back leg issues isn't very trusting of the structure. So, if you have an older cat with weakness, this might not be the model for you. I love it because it's moveable, cleanable, and fit our decor better than those tacky carpeted ones. My older cat sometimes goes into the cave. All in all...pretty much like Ikea furniture for your cat. Probably not the studiest thing,but it works and is a great design. I just wish it was better manufacturered and built. I hope this company learns from these reviews.I was very excited to see this cat tree in a friend's home. It's clean and stylish. It's also like $100 less than the carpeted ones you see at big box pet stores and you can wipe ot down and clean it, easier.It arrived. We assembled it....well mostly. One of the screws to a lower tube that stabilizes the top and some of the second level is way too short. We called the company WEEKS ago. They said they'd send a replacement screw. As of August 9th 2017...nothing.This item isn't very stable unless ALL the parts are present. I'm not very happy with our purchase right now. It's dangerous for our cats, one being elderly, and it wobbles too much. We took the top off hoping they'd be able to play in the more Stable bottom part. Nope. I hope we get that part, soon. When and if we do...I'll edit my review. But right now, it's unsafe for my cats and taking up space for no reason.
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23.12.2018

Arrived the day after order. Was super easy for even an amputee with only 1 hand like me to put together in just over an hour and is very sturdy, only wobbling slightly even with 10kg of cat flinging himself at it with great vigour.The pads appear very comfortable as ‘His Lordship’ has taken to laying out full stretch on the upper deck pad and curled up on the pad fitted in the through and through box.He thoroughly enjoys the sisal scratching posts and the scratchy nature of the round fabric pad between the box and the top deck.The string and sisal balls have been given short shrift and are already at deaths door but that was always going to happen.The only thing I don’t care for or rather,I worry about is the metal post that sticks out from the upper deck like a metal ruler from which the string and balls dangle from. I do worry that, although it is blunt, the terrific speeds at which my boy throws himself at his ‘cat condo’ I worry that this metal prong sticking out could cause him an injury so I think I will remove the screws and take the metal prong off altogether, that wat there can be no worry for me and no high speed accidents for my lovely lad.Other than that, I’d recommend this item so far. I can not vouch for how heard wearing it is as we have only had it for a week, I will update this review in say, 6 months.All other cat trees, scratch posts etc have been rubbish and lasted no more than a couple of weeks with the exception of one rather expensive lotus flower cat tree from zooplus bought for him 3 years ago when I first got him. Despite being slightly chewed, it has lasted well and been the best one of the lot - until now.Merry Catmas Feline Fans. X
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21.9.2016

*UPDATE* I'm adding another star because my punk cats finally decided to love this cat tree as much as I love its style. It's still wobbly, but my Maine Coon fits fine on the top perch, and he and the other cat wrestle on it without breaking anything or knocking anything over. 10/10 would buy again.I needed a cat tree so my biggest cat (a 20 pound Maine Coon) wouldn't scratch up my new couch, and so all 3 cats would have a place to lay since the new couch doesn't really have a back. I absolutely loved the design of this one. I was a little worried because of all the reviews saying it was a nightmare to put together. It absolutely was NOT hard to assemble. I did it myself in a little more than an hour.I realized after I'd gotten it all together that the hole for the box was upside down. I easily unscrewed the scratching post attached to the box, swung it around, took the top of the box off and fixed the panel. All the pieces came in the box and nothing was damaged. It is a little wobbly on the box side, and screwing the tallest scratching post pieces together took a little finessing. So far, only one of the cats is interested in it, and not the one I intended it for. My only complaint is the structural integrity: it seems like the scratching posts supporting the box could be a little bigger to better support it. Also, while the top platform is large enough to fit my biggest cat, it's too wobbly to for him to be comfortable on it (which other reviews said similar things, but I was in denial). I'll see if I can shore it up so he'll use it and stop breaking my heart. The cat in the picture is almost as long as the Maine Coon, but not as heavy, and he fits in the box.
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26.7.2017

I originally had one of the standard all-carpet cat towers that my cat really loved. It was just a lot of levels, but he genuinely liked it. The constant carpet shedding was terrible though. Little pieces of carpet were all over the house. It also was accumulating hair (He's a persian so he sheds a LOT!) on it and the only effective way to clean it for me was to lift up my vacuum and try to vacuum the darn thing. It just seemed like a lot of upkeep. ENTER THE VESPER TOWER! I was really concerned at first because of the price and the fact that the cat didn't seem to take to it immediately when I swapped his beloved carpet tower out for it, BUT after a little coaxing this has SERIOUSLY been a great purchase.It took him about 2 weeks to really start using it since I think the textures were an adjustment. The smoothness/less friction to the top pad made him a little hesitant to jump up there, being scared he's slide off, but he's gotten over that and eats his food up there. Added bonus, if it gets too dirty I just take the pad off and wash it! He loves sitting in the cube and a month later is STILL interested in the hanging balls when we start swinging them to initial play with him. It was honestly hard enough keeping up with his hair so its very freeing how easy this is to keep clean and that it doesn't leave carpet pieces all over the floor. I love the modern, sleek design and feel a lot more fashion forward displaying this over a traditional carpet cat tower. It was easy to put together, which I did myself, and is very sturdy. I will definitely be purchasing another one for another space in the house in the future!
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20.2.2017

I don't actually have the cat yet, so I will update this on whether or not he likes it once he arrives. But I can comment on the setup. If you've ever assembled IKEA furniture, then I have good (or bad, as it may be) news for you: you're already familiar with how this is put together. Like with IKEA, pay close attention to slight differences in the pieces, and compare closely to the pictures in the directions. Some of the pieces look identical, but they're not. Maybe the holes are a slightly different size, or the velcro is in a slightly different place. This will save you lots of grief. At first I picked the wrong floor for the box and I thought the holes were the wrong size for the hardware.Turns out the top and bottom pieces of the box have different sized holes, and naturally, I had picked the wrong one (50-50). But at a glance, they look the same. You have to really inspect them to tell the difference. Save yourself more grief by using a phillips head screwdriver on the screws that allow it. The allen wrench that comes with this doesn't work well on them.Some reviews mention a smell right out of the box. I assumed it was offgassing of some kind, but now I think this is just the smell of the sea grass on the scratching posts. It does not smell chemical at all (actually, I find it kind of nice) and the posts are the only parts that smell strongly. However, the smell had rubbed off on everything else, so I left it all out on my deck overnight to dissipate. It still smells a little, but only if you put your nose right up to it. In a few days, it'll probably be all gone.UPDATE: The cats approve :)
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18.7.2016

I really like this piece of cat furniture. I think the kitties will too when they get used to it. I watched the YouTube video mentioned in other reviews before I began and that really helped in identifying the components. I am used to working on and assembling things so it wasn't a big challenge except for the lack of strength this baby boomer aged old gal now has in arms and hands. My work around for tightening the screws was to go get a regular size screw driver with the same head. For the allen wrench (or whichever it is) I used a pair of duck bill pliers to grasp it and then I could tighten it as it should be.It was especially helpful when you were tightening a screw with the short end of the allen wrench.I am very pleased with both the look of the piece as well as its design. Right now there is a couch sitting in front of it that is too be picked up soon and I think once it is gone they will be all over this kitty tower. My two Snowshoe girls way a little over 8 lbs. so it is perfect for them, but the reason I choose this model is because it appeared to have a couple of places that are long and wide enough for my 15 lbs. DLH Tuxedo boy to use. And, sure enough, he fits on them easily. So I would recommend this for the quality and looks. Its sturdy, seems well made and looks so much better than the carpet/fur covered ones that you see. I hope Vesper comes out a multi-cat model that is a little taller and that they still keep the larger cats in mind when designing any of their new products. It was very difficult to find cat furniture for larger breed cats.
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8.1.2016

This is a sturdy and very nice looking cat tree, it looks great in my modern / eclectic home.My only complaints were the difficulty putting it together (which was a breeze with the exception of the very first step, assembling the box portion) -- which took a lot of online reading and video-watching to figure out. The trouble I was having involved the diagram, which showed the assembly steps in a clear way, but did not make sense with the parts it was telling me to use. I finally figured out that the drawing had flipped the box upside down to show the relevant area more clearly, without doing anything to explain this to the viewer.If this doesn't make sense and you are having the same problem take a closer look at the top and bottom pieces of the box house, and you will see that there are different sizes of holes for attaching the side pieces. If the parts seem too large for the holes you are using the wrong square, try using the other wood block instead. I hope this helps!Also for anyone struggling with the assembly process, try a youtube search, there is a video from Vesper that shows most of the steps.The only other downside I have run into so far is that one of my cats immediately took issue with the foam cushions after getting her claws stuck in it. This was not a fault of the tree in the least, the material is soft and cushy and great for cats - just something I had not considered when it came to my quirky kitties and their strange tastes.So far it feels sturdy and is holding up well to all of the attention!
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3.11.2016

This is probably the most attractive cat tree you're going to find within a reasonable price range, and I think it's a good value for the price. It's not going to withstand nuclear war, but unless your cats are in a Swedish death metal band or running an underground Crossfit club, it should hold up. I'm a little salty that my cats, in predictable fashion, were more interested in the box than in the item itself, but that is a fault of nature, not the product. Assembly was about what I'd expect, not terribly complicated (though I did have to turn the cube over once or twice because I'm an infamous jumper-aheader when it comes to furniture assembly).I did take one star off because the metal joiner bit that holds the two pole pieces together did not screw into anything, but rather just sat ineffectually into each hole, wobbling around and sort of suggesting the two pieces "might, you know, consider staying together, if that's okay. I don't want to step on any toes or ruffle any feathers." So when I move it I have to be careful not to touch that side or the whole thing might go arse-over-teakettle. I've seen one of my cats scratch on it about 3 times, usually while throwing me a stink-eye after I shoo her away from my new sofa. I'll take what I can get! I physically picked up the other one and set her down on top of it to inspire interest, and she sauntered off of it. Not even interested enough to be dramatic, apparently. Sigh. Anyway, I would definitely recommend this item to anyone with good taste and cats who aren't jerks.
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7.2.2016

This truly is one of the best cat trees currently on the market. Many of the aesthetically-focused contemporary cat trees lack real scratching surface, but the sisal poles on this one are pleasing to the cats without being an eyesore. The exterior surface is solid, and the fabric is removable, so cleaning this tree should be easy. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the assembly of this product went smoothly and resulted in a solid cat tree. I have a lot of experience with IKEA furniture, and the mechanisms used are much like those in many IKEA products. It is quite easy to put together, but if you are IKEA averse it might not be for you. The parts were a little more complex than my Petco-brand shearling covered tree,but the Vesper is far sturdier. I was worried that the longer pole (made by combining two separate pieces) would be wobbly, as I have had that problem no matter how much I struggle to tighten the Petco tree, but the Vesper is extremely solid. We have three large and very active male cats, and even with their jumping on and off every level of the tree and climbing up the side of it it doesn't wobble or fall. They love the scratching poles, the little hideaway box (which has openings on two sides, amazingly important for multi-cat households), and even the included toy. I am very pleased with this new line, and I hope it will encourage even cat owners with selective tastes and limited budgets to give their cats scratching and climbing options.
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