Reading Chairs - Page 3

meeera · 12-21-2013, 09:01 PM

Here it's not so much the deliberate scratching (the rope-wound scratchposts and bathmat do for that), but the rapid, repeated clambering-up-and-over that happens at Kitty-Skitterin' Time. Leather would last about five minutes, but dark-coloured microfibre seems to be a little more resilient.

treadlightly · 12-21-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by VictoriaP

Many cats are very particular about texture when it comes to scratching, and they have differing tastes. I've had cats that were partial to nubby weaves, Berber carpet, regular carpet, cardboard, plain wood, etc. By making sure an appropriate scratching surface that fits their preferences is always available, and occasionally dusting that surface with catnip, I've yet to lose a piece of furniture to cat scratching. I also praise them outrageously when they use the right surface. Our current sofa is leather and four different cats have basically ignored it, because there was always something around that they liked more.

Maybe I'm lucky, but that's worked through seven cats and 20+ years. My last remaining cat prefers regular carpet pile, so she's pretty easy to accommodate with virtually any commercial scratching post.

You do sound very lucky, or maybe your cats are very smart

Despite having three scratch pads around the house, mine prefers the heavy furniture that doesn't move

@kennyc - I don't think I'd be able to read in that chair for any length of time!

Any new chair that I buy will have to have firm back support and allow opening of the hip angle - I spend too much time in a desk chair and I need to stretch out!

kennyc · 12-21-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by treadlightly

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@kennyc - I don't think I'd be able to read in that chair for any length of time!

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Well, you know us engineers....it's always trade-offs, you want cat-proof or you want comfort.

davidfor · 12-21-2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by treadlightly

I've been wondering what fabric is least-susceptible to cat damage. I have a micro-fibre overstuffed recliner that isn't doing too badly, but we are shopping for a second chair. Leather is out, based on the current appearance of the couch.

Before buying our current leather lounge suite, I did some research. From what I could find, cats don't usually like to scratch leather. In the four or five years we've had it, none of the cats have tried to scratch it. But, they do like to sleep on it.

treadlightly · 12-22-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

Before buying our current leather lounge suite, I did some research. From what I could find, cats don't usually like to scratch leather. In the four or five years we've had it, none of the cats have tried to scratch it. But, they do like to sleep on it.

It's like Meeera described - the cat leaps onto the back of the couch and digs in for balance, or to propel herself to her next destination. Leather is definitely the best choice for dogs though. So easy to clean!

GeoffC · 12-22-2013, 10:05 AM

"Stressless" make some delightful recliners - with leather coverings the cats just slide off them ....

Katsunami · 12-22-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by VictoriaP

Many cats are very particular about texture when it comes to scratching, and they have differing tastes.

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Our current sofa is leather and four different cats have basically ignored it, because there was always something around that they liked more.

How do you know what a cat likes to scratch on? If you have different surfaces available, it'll try all of them to find the on it likes best. I find it strange that your sofa hasn't been a scratching victim yet

With regard to reading chairs: I've a chair in my study / computer room that can be titled backward as far as 140 degrees or so. It's my desk chair. Normally it's upright, but when I want to read, I tilt it backward and combine it with a foot stool. I don't have the room in here to put in a chair specifically for reading, and I like this chair better than the couch for reading.

Tarana · 12-22-2013, 10:56 AM

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I've been wondering what fabric is least-susceptible to cat damage.

I love all the great suggestions.

My cats are very good about using their cardboard and post for scratching. When they scratch on furniture, it is deliberate to get your attention to DO SOMETHING that they want. Play, eat, give attention. This often occurs when I'm trying to read. However, as another mentioned, they claw into the backs and arms for balance or to leap elsewhere, so leather or similar is out. The top of the back of my new sewing chair (artificial leather) already has claw marks from that. My sister and BIL just bought new recliners from Cosco. It has this brushed rayon fabric that her cats don't scratch at all. Looks good, feels nice. I just haven't seen this fabric on anything I've looked at. My cats don't scratch on the current chair that I have which is a recliner I bought used. It's an almost smooth, heavy weight duck. Even the claw marks from keeping balance on the back don't show. Alas, it appears to be a fabric that is no longer in fashion because I couldn't find anything like it in the samples at the furniture stores.

GeoffC · 12-22-2013, 11:05 AM

We have artificial leather recliners - the tops and arms badly scratched by the cats. The real leather ones, though, are relatively unscathed (except when they've accidentally been pushed off).

Catlady · 12-22-2013, 12:34 PM

I've heard that mohair upholstery is a good option if you have cats.

piperclassique · 12-22-2013, 04:03 PM

We have cats and leather furniture, including Ikea poang chairs (over twenty years old)
They seem to be surviving well, but the cats have logs with the bark still on to scratch. Biggest problem is removing the cats and dogs to claim chairs or sofa.

elcreative · 12-22-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BookCat

It's fine in the right place: on the cats! I also need to buy a vacuum which will deal with stuff. Cats are wonderful, but I wish they'd clean up the fur they leave everywhere!

Why would they do that... it's what they keep people for - cleaning, feeding, head-scratching, general stroking etc...

Tarana · 12-23-2013, 10:10 AM

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Kitty-Skitterin' Time

We call this bug-in-the-brain. Typically twice a day. Ok, I would agree with you on real leather products. However, the loveseats are then too expensive. Going back to a chair, I need the back to accomodate (sp?) the reading cat.

386q4966d8v · 12-23-2013, 10:34 AM

Hello,

I'm not sure what your price range is, but this is the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. I can sit for hours and hours:

http://www.ekornes.com/us/stressless...ssless-voyager

I can't vouch for the latest model, because the model I have is ~6 years old. I will vouch for the quality though. Very nice furniture.

I've been a lurker in these forums for a while, but this post caused me to register

Good luck in your search.
Regards!

kennyc · 12-23-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 386q4966d8v

Hello,

I'm not sure what your price range is, but this is the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. I can sit for hours and hours:

http://www.ekornes.com/us/stressless...ssless-voyager

I can't vouch for the latest model, because the model I have is ~6 years old. I will vouch for the quality though. Very nice furniture.

I've been a lurker in these forums for a while, but this post caused me to register

Good luck in your search.
Regards!

and yet you can't afford a real username....sad....

welcome to MR....I think....

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12-21-2013, 09:01 PM	#31
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,862 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Here it's not so much the deliberate scratching (the rope-wound scratchposts and bathmat do for that), but the rapid, repeated clambering-up-and-over that happens at Kitty-Skitterin' Time. Leather would last about five minutes, but dark-coloured microfibre seems to be a little more resilient.

12-22-2013, 10:05 AM	#36
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	"Stressless" make some delightful recliners - with leather coverings the cats just slide off them ....

12-22-2013, 11:05 AM	#39
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	We have artificial leather recliners - the tops and arms badly scratched by the cats. The real leather ones, though, are relatively unscathed (except when they've accidentally been pushed off).

12-22-2013, 12:34 PM	#40
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,423 Karma: 52734361 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	I've heard that mohair upholstery is a good option if you have cats.

12-22-2013, 04:03 PM	#41
piperclassique A garbling groftpot Posts: 996 Karma: 9234667 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: France Device: Oasis, Voyage, Kobo mini, Samsung tablet, phones, whatever.	We have cats and leather furniture, including Ikea poang chairs (over twenty years old) They seem to be surviving well, but the cats have logs with the bark still on to scratch. Biggest problem is removing the cats and dogs to claim chairs or sofa.

12-23-2013, 10:34 AM	#44
386q4966d8v Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: kindle paperwhite	Hello, I'm not sure what your price range is, but this is the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. I can sit for hours and hours: http://www.ekornes.com/us/stressless...ssless-voyager I can't vouch for the latest model, because the model I have is ~6 years old. I will vouch for the quality though. Very nice furniture. I've been a lurker in these forums for a while, but this post caused me to register Good luck in your search. Regards!