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Marquis

“The essential scratching post in every home”

Marquis combines minimalist footprint, stability, and long-lasting quality. The ultimate tool for your cat to have plenty of room to climb, stretch, and jump. Ideal for apartments and small places.

Sale price $345.00

Color: Black
Rope
  • Free shipping
  • 18-month Warranty
  • No Tools Assembly
  • Modular and expandable

Product Description

Built with interchangeable rope sections that don’t fray or loosen over time, Marquis stays neat and sturdy for years. Marquis includes 55 feet (!) of premium sash cotton rope, ensuring a durable surface that resists wear and can be easily re-roped when needed, without glue, staples, or screws.

Each Marquis set includes a dome base, a tall roped column, a rope-wrapped finial that adds height and an important climbing challenge, and a barrel connector that holds the system together and is used as a universal joining for the system to expand in a modular manner.

Marquis is the essential kit for expansion with Optional platforms and future add-ons that let you expand the structure into larger configurations as your cat’s playground grows.

Available in our signature color palette, Marquis is designed to blend beautifully into your home while offering your cat a reliable and engaging environment to stay active, playful, and happy.

Features: 

  • Essential objects for climbing, stretching, and scratching- all in one product.
  • Designed for intense use
  • Improves climbing, balance, and vertical orientation abilities
  • Thick, non-sheddable, replaceable cotton ropes
  • A unique column geometry that keeps the rope consistently tight
  • Made and engineered in the U.S. using an innovative 3D printing technology.
  • Stable for all cat sizes and weights, up to 30 lbs
  • Durable and Wearproof polymer
  • Fun and easy assembly
  • Modern, sleek aesthetic  
  • Animal and human-safe materials.
  • Easy to clean
  • 18-month warranty* 
  • Modular Interchangeable parts with optional expansion kits

Price is for the kit and its variations as shown 

Please see Meow Mews’ policies for care, warranty, shipping, and delivery time

Dimensions

Width: 17.7" / 45 cm

Depth: 17.7" / 45 cm

Height: 43.8" / 111.1 cm

Weight: 16.21 lb / 7.5 kg

Materials & Care

Materials:

  • Polymer Components (3D-Printed Parts): Polyethylene terephthalate glycol PETG
  • Ropes: Braided cotton rope with Nylon core, PETG-End Roping System
  • Wooden Elements: U.S. Ethically sourced solid wood
  • Canopy: 100% Hand-made Sheep wool (New Zealand, Nepal)

Care

  • Polymer Components (3D-Printed Parts): Wipe with a soft or damp cloth using mild soap if needed; dry fully before use. Avoid harsh chemicals, direct heat, prolonged sunlight, bending, or force. 
  • Ropes: Vacuum or spot clean with mild soap; let dry completely. Replace when frayed or worn. Use Meow Mews rope ends when re-roping. Do not soak, bleach, or use chemical cleaners.
  • Wooden Elements: Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth; dry immediately. Pre-coated with pet-safe varnish. Do not submerge, expose to humidity, or apply oils, polish, or abrasives.
  • Canopy: Shake out, vacuum gently, or spot clean with cold water and wool-safe soap. Air dry only. Do not machine wash, wring, stretch, or expose to heat or strong sunlight.

Visit our Materials & Care page for further information

Safety Information

This product is designed for indoor use by cats and small animals weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg). Any other use is strictly prohibited and voids all warranties.
This is not a load-bearing structure for humans. Do not stand, sit, lean, climb, or allow children to interact with this product in any unintended way.


Placement: Use on flat, stable, and dry indoor surfaces. Keep away from extreme temperatures, high-humidity areas, and intense heat; do not place near open flames or fireplaces. Place at least 3 inches (8 cm) from walls to prevent marks or bumps and protect both the product and surrounding surfaces.


Supervision & Maintenance: Regularly inspect all components for signs of wear, cracking, deformation, or loosening. Do not use if any parts appear loose, damaged, or compromised.
- Retighten construction dowels as needed. Do not over-tighten, as this may cause cracking or material damage.
- Do not remove or unscrew any metal screws from the bases or resters. Unscrewing these components, even once, may compromise structural integrity and void your warranty.
- Failure to maintain this product properly may result in injury or product failure.


Cleaning: Do not use solvents, harsh chemicals, or abrasive materials, which may degrade surfaces or compromise material integrity.


Choking Hazard: Contains small parts that may become detached. Keep away from infants, children under 5 years, and pets prone to chewing non-food objects. Discard or replace any compromised parts immediately.

Assembly & Warranty

Assembly

  • All Meow Mews kits can be assembled in 5 to 20 minutes, if your cat will let you.
  • The Kits' modularity allows for adding and removing sections, providing flexibility, easy delivery, and transport.
  • Marquis Assembly Instructions

Warranty

  • 18-month warranty on polymer parts, 12 months on Canopies, 6 months on ropes outside natural wear and tear. For more information, please refer to our Warranty page.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

  • Arrives in 1 box designed to fit up stairs and through hallways.
  • Please see the estimated shipping time when added to the cart.

Shipping Options

  • Complimentary standard shipping within the contiguous U.S.
  • Special White Glove Delivery is available for special orders with additional rate. Please reach out at hello@meowmews.com for information.
  • For international orders (outside the U.S.), please contact customer service at hello@meowmews.com for shipping rates. Final shipping costs will be added at checkout.

Returns

Marquis — The Essential Scratching Post for Every Home

Marquis is designed as the core piece of vertical GO-TO for every cats' needs. It gives your cats space to stretch fully, climb confidently, and stay active,  all in a compact footprint that fits perfectly in apartments and smaller spaces. Built to last, engineered for performance, and made to blend into your home, Marquis sets a new standard for modern cat furniture.

1. Engineered for Performance: Tight, Replaceable Rope That Never Sags

Marquis uses a tall column wrapped with 55 feet of thick, non-shedding cotton rope, held tight by a custom column geometry that prevents loosening or sliding. There are no staples, no glue, and no mess,  just clever engineering that keeps the rope secure for years.
 When it eventually wears out, it can be re-roped in minutes. See how to re-rope.

2. Strong, Stable, and Built for Real Cat Weight

The structure supports movement of cats up to 30 lbs, handling, climbing, jumping, pushing, and full-body stretching. The dome base anchors the unit firmly, making Marquis reliable for athletic, heavier, or high-energy cats who need sturdy vertical space.

3. Minimal Footprint, Maximum Function

Marquis delivers cat dynamic exercise in a compact base that fits almost anywhere, ideal for small apartments or multi-pet households needing extra vertical space without taking over the room.

4. Modular and Expandable

Marquis is part of a modular system that includes a universal barrel connector that allows the system to grow in your home. Add platforms, extra columns, or future Meow Mews add-ons to transform it into a full climbing structure as your cat’s needs change.

5. Designed to Look Beautiful in Your Home

Made with a sleek, modern aesthetic and, unique color palette as well as customization options,  Marquis is designed to blend into your decor instead of standing out.
It creates a dedicated cat space without clashing with your interior design.


 

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