Desk for people who work at home with a cat
Recorded: March 28, 2026, 4 a.m.
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TOP » Japan » Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos] Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos] Casey Baseel Tweet The Neko House Desk understands who’s really in charge of your home, and helps you convince them to let you have some space too. A big part of the appeal of working from home is that even if you’re still working for somebody else, you get much more control over your immediate environment. Want to play music during your shift, while also spending it all in your pajamas and setting the thermostat to whatever temperature you want? Go right ahead! No one is going to stop you. Neko is the Japanese word for cat, so you could also call this the Cat House Desk, but again, this piece of furniture is for people who own pets, not bordellos. Bibilab proudly built in numerous design points to help promote harmonious sharing between you and your kitties, starting with a two-tier cat space along the right side of the desk, each with side-access portals and a weight capacity of 20 kilograms (44 pounds) for the top section. There’s another cat space on the underside of the desk surface, in the normally unutilized space in front of your knees when you’re sitting. This cat lounging area is positioned so that you won’t bump into it while sitting at the desk, but is also close enough so that your cat can easily cross the gap onto your lap for some cuddles. The section of the desk is also connected to the wider top-tier section on its right edge, allowing your cat to easily move from one to the other, or in or out of the desk entirely, without having to go under the desk itself. There’s also a way for your cat to go through the top of the desk, as the designers have included a feature they call the “Surprise Cat Hole,” so that your cat can poke its head topside for a quick pet/scratch or for playtime. This feature also gives you a great reminder/excuse to take periodic breaks for mental refreshment, helping you avoid the always dangerous situations of work burnout and cuteness deficiencies. Combined, these features give your cat attractive places to occupy, which will hopefully keep them from lazing about in spots that would make it hard for you to get work done. Despite all the playful touches, the Neko House Desk is still a practical piece of furniture too, with slits to run cables through and even a spot for desktop PC users to put their tower (though this does take up the bottom half of the two-tier cat space, so you’ll probably want to get your pet’s permission first). It’s also sized to easily pair with Bibilab’s Cat Tower Rack, another item from the company that gives your cats more space of their own so that you can have a little more for yourself too. ▼ Neko House Desk dimensions (in centimeters) The Neko House Desk is priced at 24,800 yen (US$160) and available through Amazon Japan here, while the 16,862-yen Cat Tower Rack can be ordered here. And if you’re looking for some uniquely purpose-built furniture for when you’re done working for the day, Bibilab can help with that too. Like this:Like Loading... Japan Related StoriesA winter work-from-home essential from Japan: The kotatsu desk【Photos】Japan’s Sleep Shelter is here to help gamers play all night and sleep all day【Photos】Need a work-from-home office fast? Set up this Japanese cardboard desk in less than 1 minutePrivate teleworking booths–how much work can you get done in one? We test it outCat taking over your work-from-home keyboard? 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The Japanese furniture company, Bibilab, has introduced the “Neko House Desk,” a specialized workspace designed specifically for remote workers who share their homes with feline companions. This innovative desk acknowledges the common struggle of accommodating a cat’s demands for attention and space during work hours. The core concept behind the Neko House Desk is to establish a harmonious balance between human productivity and a cat’s natural inclinations. The desk itself features a two-tier cat space integrated along one side, boasting side-access portals and a weight capacity of 44 pounds per section, catering to cats of various sizes. An additional cat lounging area is positioned beneath the desk surface, utilizing an otherwise unused space in front of the user's knees when seated. This placement allows for convenient cuddling sessions while maintaining a clear work area. The two-tier section is connected to the upper portion, permitting the cat to seamlessly transition between spaces without needing to navigate under the desk. Notably, the design includes the “Surprise Cat Hole,” a feature that allows cats to poke their heads upwards for quick interactions, scratches, or playtime. The inclusion of a monitor displaying the message “Start,” countered by a cat’s plea for “Stop…and play with me!” highlights the playful integration of the cat’s needs into the work environment. The Neko House Desk isn’t solely a playful addition; it’s also a practical piece of furniture, incorporating slits for cable management and a designated area for a desktop PC tower. The desk’s dimensions are 120 centimeters wide, 60 centimeters deep, and 75 centimeters high – suitable for accommodating both a workstation and a comfortable cat space. The Neko House Desk is priced at 24,800 yen (approximately $160) and the complementary Cat Tower Rack is priced at 16,862 yen ($110). Bibilab’s offerings extend beyond this desk with the Cat Tower Rack, which further enhances a cat’s personal space and allows for a more balanced coexistence. This initiative reflects a growing understanding of the dynamic between humans and their pets, providing a uniquely tailored solution for working from home with a cat. |