The Cassiopee velvet cushion is made in Italy.
100% European and recyclable materials.
French, Italian and Portuguese handcrafted products
The Cassiopee velvet cushion is made in Italy.
100% European and recyclable materials.
The breeder's word
The cat enjoys lounging on the Cassiopee cushion.
Valérie Mounier — Breeder
The designer's word
Cassiopee is a stylish and comfortable cushion.
Sacha Lakic
Handcrafted in France and Italy with 100% European vegan materials.
Description
The Cassiopee cushion has a shape inspired by the bubble that surrounds our solar system: the heliosphere. It is formed by small particles emitted by the sun. When viewed from space, the bubble looks like a four-leaf clover. Astrophysicists call it the 'cosmic clover'.
The Cassiopee cushion is handmade by seamstresses in Italy. The velvet used comes from recycled bottles.
Velvet is a soft material appreciated by the cat. The material is resistant and easy to maintain.
The Planetarium cat furniture range is made by French and Italian craftsmen from 100% European and eco-responsible materials.
Designed by Valérie Mounier, professional breeder of British Shorthair, the collection is designed to meet the needs of the cat and the expectations of the adopter. The creations, signed Sacha Lakic, are minimalist and modern, thanks to the steel structure forged in Italy which gives the impression that the cat's niche floats in space.
Bogarel cat furniture is made from natural materials such as wicker and wood, to give the cat the feeling of being in they natural habitat and to awaken their senses. Cat furniture caters to the cat's needs, such as sleeping, scratching, lofting and hiding, while being designed to ensure the cat's safety and well-being.
Bogarel creations have been tested by the cats of the Clos d'Eugénie cattery to ensure their resistance, durability and functionality.
To preserve the environment, Bogarel limits stocks and manufactures each piece of furniture to order, which can take between 5 and 10 weeks for delivery.
All of our designer furniture for cats is handmade in France and Italy, using 100% European vegan materials.
| Length cm / inch | 34 cm / 14 inch |
| Width cm / inch | 34 cm / 14 inch |
| Height cm / inch | 4 cm / 2 inch |
| Weight kg / lb | 1 kg / 2,2 lb |
| Part | Type of material | Provenance | Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushion cover | Velvet | Italy | Italy |
| Upholstery cover | Polyester | Europe | France |
All materials used in Bogarel creations are durable, long-lasting and easy to maintain.
Click below if you want to learn more about the care of the Cassiopee cushion.
Sacha Lakic designs unique contemporary furniture for more than 20 years. His creations are must-haves, such as the Bubble Sofa by Roche Bobois or the Gourmet sideboard at the Hôtel Fauchon.
He has imagined a large number of creations, including some for the Hôtel Fauchon Paris (contemporary furniture), Stay Concrete (urban furniture), OWI (object design) and Voxan (motorcycles), for example.
His creative approach is influenced by his passion for innovative technologies, movement and speed. We find this attraction for adrenaline and aerodynamics in the Bogarel line of designer furniture for cats, whose shapes are of an ethereal fluidity.
We deliver worldwide.
For a delivery in the European Union or in Monaco: Place your order directly from our website.
For a delivery in another country: Contact us by email at contact@bogarel.com or via contact form.
Shipping costs: Free
Taxes and customs duties in the European Union and Monaco: None
Carrier: Schneider & Cie. AG
For delivery details, please contact us by email at contact@bogarel.com or via contact form.
The manufacture of our products requires a particular care because:
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Right of withdrawal: You have 15 days from the receipt of your order to return an item.
Return shipping costs: Free if you choose Schneider & Cie. AG as your carrier to return your product. If you choose to return your item via another carrier, you will be responsible for the return shipping costs, taxes and customs duties.
You are responsible for the return shipping costs, taxes and customs duties.
All payment methods offered are completely secure.
The protection of your data is our main concern.
The payment solution used to process payments is Adyen which integrates the SSL security standard.
Your bank details are fully encrypted and do not pass through our servers. They are transmitted to the Adyen server which itself is connected to the banks' servers.
We chose this payment solution because it provides a high level of security. Adyen counts among its customers: Uber, Ebay, Booking.com and Zalando.
The following currencies are accepted free of charge:
All other currencies are accepted. Additional taxes payable by the buyer are to be expected. These additional fees are due to the conversion of the currency used and are applied by your bank.
The following payment methods are accepted to pay for your order:
We have implemented the 3D Secure process to optimize the security of your payments. This system is specially designed for online purchases and guarantees the security of transactions.
When you place your order, you must choose the "This is a gift" option during checkout.
The products will be packaged in this way. The invoice will be removed from the order. You will also have the option to include a personalized message that will be added to the shipment.
If you decide to choose this option, you will not be charged any fees.
You can offer a gift card to the person of your choice, by following these steps:
1. Go to the “All products” category or in the footer in the “Collection” list by clicking on the link “Offer a gift card”
2. Click “Add to cart” on the gift card
3. Go to your cart at the top right of your screen, then click on the gift card
4. On the gift card page, select your card design
5. Choose the amount you want to offer
6. Choose the shipping method you prefer
7. Check that everything is correct, then click Add to Cart
8. Pay for your order
9. The card will be sent to the chosen person, and you will receive a confirmation email
You pay your order with taxes and customs duties included.
Return shipping is free if you choose the carrier Schneider & Cie. AG. You will be refunded the full amount of your order. Bogarel pays the return shipping costs, taxes and duties directly to the carrier.
We deliver worldwide.
For a delivery in the European Union, in England, in Switzerland or in Monaco: Place your order directly from our website.
* Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
For a delivery in another country: Contact us at contact@bogarel.com or via contact form.
For a delivery in the European Union*, in England, in Switzerland or in Monaco: Delivery and return shipping are free.
* Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
For a delivery in another country: You are responsible for the return shipping costs, taxes and customs duties. To obtain information on delivery or return costs, please contact us by email at contact@bogarel.com or via contact form.
Delivery times are between 5 to 8 weeks for all countries where we deliver.
The manufacture of our products requires a particular care because:
You have 15 days to return an item after receiving your order. The right of retraction can be applied without any particular reason.
Return shipping costs within the EU, UK, Switzerland and Monaco: Free of charge if you choose Schneider & Cie. AG. You will be charged if you choose to return your order via another carrier.
Return costs from other countries:The return costs are at the buyer's expense.
You can pay for your order using one of the following payment methods:
All our payment methods are guaranteed to be secure.
The security of your data is our priority.
Payments are made through the Adyen payment solution which incorporates the SSL security standard.
Your banking data is encrypted and does not pass through our servers. They are directly transmitted to the Adyen server which itself is connected to the banks' servers.
We have chosen this payment solution because it ensures a high level of security. Adyen's clients include: Uber, Ebay, Booking.com and Zalando.
To further protect our customers when making online card payments, you may be required to pass an authentication step at the time of payment as part of the 3-D Secure security measures.
3-D Secure is a secure Internet payment protocol. It includes the payment method of Visa and MasterCard. Depending on your banking service, you will receive an authentication request from your bank to validate the payment.
All Bogarel products are delivered as is.
When you receive one of our products, you don't need to assemble, screw, or anything else. You simply remove the product from its packaging and install it in your home, wherever and however you like.
Here is the list of materials of the Cassiopee cushion and their origin:
| Part | Type of material | Origin | Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushion cover | Velvet | Italy | Italy |
| Upholstery cover | Polyester | Europe | France |
All our products are handmade in France and Italy with 100% European vegan materials.
Here is the list of materials used in the Cassiopee cushion and where they come from:
| Part | Type of material | Origin | Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushion cover | Velvet | Italy | Italy |
| Upholstery cover | Polyester | Europe | France |
All our products are made by French and Italian craftsmen.
Each product is finalized only after it has been ordered: the final assembly is done in an Italian factory specialized in high-end furniture.
In order to remove embedded hair and dust from the velvet, we recommend using a clothes roller.
For regular cleaning of the cushion, we recommend that you put it in the washing machine following these instructions: delicate mode, maximum temperature: 30°, do not put in the dryer, bleach is not allowed.
CAUTION: Once out of the washing machine, please do not wring it out. We advise you to dry it flat to preserve it from distorting.
To remove grease stains from velvet, we advise you to spray degreaser on the stain after having absorbed the excess substance with an absorbent paper towel. Wait 1 minute and rub. Finally, rub the area with a cloth soaked in a mixture of water and mild soap to remove any remaining degreaser.
To remove coffee, ketchup, biros or other stains from velvet, we recommend rubbing firmly in a circular motion with a cloth soaked in a solution of water and Marseille soap after having absorbed the excess substance with an absorbent paper towel.
All materials in our products are either recycled or recyclable.
No, all Bogarel products are 100% vegan.
Cat beds and cushions that are responsibly sourced:
For luxurious cat furniture, it is still very difficult to find fabrics made with recycling in mind. After a very long search, our choice came down to a workshop that makes velvet fabrics from recycled bottles. They are cleaned and then transformed into granules and weaving fibres in Italy.
The ideal material for a cat cushion and bedding:
Velvet is a thick, durable fabric that is perfect for our modern cat beds and cushions. It is soft to the touch and gives your cat a sense of pleasure. It is easy to care for and can be gently machine washed for the cushions and sponged for the beds.
To guarantee cat trees made from natural wood, Bogarel has chosen the protected Portuguese cork industry:
For its designer cat trees, Bogarel has chosen cork from the cork oak forest named La Dehesa in Portugal. This cork is guaranteed FSC ( Forest Stewardship Council). This international organisation ensures that forests are managed according to ecological and social criteria. The cork is taken from the tree, but the tree regenerates itself throughout its 170-year life! This means that the trees can absorb CO2 throughout their existence.
Cork guarantees strong and light modern cat trees:
Bogarel uses cork for its wooden cat trees which is a fireproof, durable and resistant material that is neither too soft nor too stiff. It is comfortable and appreciated by animals. Naturally antistatic, it reduces the presence of dust and hair on the furniture.
Picture: Luxury cat tree Constellation
A design and eco-responsible structure for our designer cat trees and cat beds :
For its collection of modern cat furniture, Bogarel has chosen recyclable chrome steel, manufactured in a small industry in Italy. This steel is infinitely recyclable as well as all the waste and offcuts linked to its production. It does not deteriorate over time and does not release any polluting components.
The benefits of chrome steel for the structure of a luxury cat furniture:
It is stainless, resistant to corrosion and heavy use and does not scratch. It is also hygienic and easy to clean, making it suitable for pet products.
The visual lightness of our modern cat trees is made possible by the steel structure:
A must-have material in the Planetarium collection, our luxurious cat trees and designer cat beds are brilliant, elegant and refined. It embodies the cosmic spirit of the collection.
The choice of solid ash wood for our cat trees and cat beds :
The solid wood collection is made up of designer cat trees and modern cat beds. Ash is known for its hardness and durability. Its grain is unique and elegant. It is very popular for its contemporary look. It comes from protected forests located in the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region (France). This wood is guaranteed by PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) which certifies the sustainable and eco-responsible management of the forest.
Each wooden cat tree and cat bed is unique:
Each cat treewooden cat bed is made with talent and passion by our woodturner, Emmanuel Landais, in his workshop located in Isère. He has a precious and rare know-how, inherited from his family, and is one of the last craftsmen to master this art. Each sphere and each half-sphere tells the unique story of the wood from which it is shaped by hand on the wood lathe.
Picture: Solar wooden cat bed
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The choice of wicker for our cat trees and cat beds:
The wicker spheres of our luxury cat furniture are made of wicker strands hand-picked in winter from soft willow trees. To obtain white-coloured wicker, the freshly harvested wicker strands must be peeled by hand. Without this step, the raw wicker retains its brown colour. Wicker is inherently durable, strong and healthy. It is also biodegradable.
To make the wicker spheres of our cat furniture, we work with basket makers:
For its handmade cat trees and cat beds, Bogarel turned to a committee of basket makers located in Haute-Marne who grow and harvest the wicker themselves. They have a know-how of weaving which is passed on from generation to generation. They have mastered up to 16 different braiding techniques.
They have a long tradition of weaving.
Our wicker cat furniture:
Hemp for our scratching posts, an ecological material:
The rope used for our scratchers comes from hemp cultivation. It is an ecological crop that is simple and requires little water. No chemicals or pesticides are needed as it does not attract insects or rodents.
The advantages of having a hemp rope scratching post:
Hemp rope scratching posts are more durable. It is the strongest natural fibre, resistant to friction and wear, which makes it very suitable for manufacturing the cat scratchers . It is durable and does not burn the skin.
The Bogarel line of designer cat furniture is the result of an exceptional meeting between two experts: the designer Sacha Lakic and the professional breeder of the Clos d'Eugénie cattery, Valérie Mounier.
They have combined their know-how to offer top-of-the-range furniture that will enhance your home, while meeting the needs of your pet.
Bogarel's furniture is made with an uncompromising approach, combining the beauty of the object and the well-being of the animal. The creations are made by French and Italian craftsmen and all materials are European and eco-responsible.
The adventure started in 2010 when Valerie went to a cat show near Paris where she fell in love with British Shorthair cats. She then dreamed of becoming a professional breeder. After training and extensive research, she opened a human-sized cattery in the Plaine de Versailles: Le Clos d'Eugénie.
Valérie Mounier used many different cat furniture and accessories, but none of them fully met her expectations. The adoptive families also testified to their difficulties in finding furniture that combined aesthetics and the cat's well-being.
Her collaboration with designer Sacha Lakic began with the aim of overcoming this shortcoming.
For Sacha Lakic, the cat is an elegant and charismatic animal. Bogarel's creations reflect this captivating aura
The designer has always deplored the lack of choice in the animal furniture segment. Bogarel is a bold response that challenges the codes of cat furniture. The choice of a cat tree no longer depends solely on the animal's well-being, but also on its design and integration into the interior.
Sacha Lakic puts his culture of pure furniture at the service of cat/dog owners with an innovative proposal where the beauty and function of the object become one.
