9 Best Coffee Table Books for Cat Lovers
From iconic photography to fashion-inspired felines, these nine coffee table books make the perfect stylish gift for every cat lover in your life.
If you’re shopping for someone who loves cats and great design, you can never go wrong with a beautifully curated coffee table book. They’re thoughtful, personal, and instantly elevate any space—from minimalist living rooms to cozy reading corners (aka, wherever your cat decides to nap). This gift guide highlights nine of the most stylish, artful, and fashion-forward cat books worthy of every chic home. Think glossy photography, iconic muses, and visual storytelling that makes you want to curl up with your cat and flip through every page.
Wishlist
1. Walter Chandoha: Cats. Photographs 1942–2018
Why they’ll love it:
The OG of cat photography. Chandoha’s portraits feel editorial, timeless, and incredibly chic — a must-have for any style-conscious cat parent.
Amazon: $18
2. Andy Warhol’s Cats: Cats Named Sam and One Blue Pussy —Collector's Edition
Why they’ll love it:
A pop-art, pastel-toned masterpiece. Perfect for the fashion lover or the cat lover who’d happily live inside a gallery.
Amazon: $300
3. Andy Warhol's Cats, Cats, Cats! (Photography Collection)
Why they’ll love it:
Bright, bold, personality-packed photography. A playful addition to any coffee table stack.
Amazon: $22
4. The Big New Yorker Book of Cats
Why they’ll love it:
Witty, literary, and beautifully illustrated — the perfect gift for design-minded readers and New Yorker enthusiasts.
Amazon: $42
5. Choupette: The Private Life of a High-Flying Fashion Cat
Amazon: $10
Why they’ll love it:
Chanel chic meets feline glamour. No fashion lover’s home is complete without Karl Lagerfeld’s iconic muse.
6. Girls and Their Cats by BriAnne Wills
Why they’ll love it:
Modern, beautifully photographed, and emotionally warm — the perfect blend of style and real-life cat-parent joy.
Amazon: $15
7. Shop Cats of New York
Why they’ll love it:
A charming, cozy love letter to New York’s resident shop cats — from bodegas to bookstores. It feels like walking the city with a feline friend.
Amazon: $25
8. Feline: Photographs
Why they’ll love it:
A quiet-luxury take on cat portraiture. Minimalist, elegant, and stunning enough to display year-round.
Amazon: $50
9. Cats of the World
Why they’ll love it:
A visually rich tour of cats across the globe—part travel, part culture, part feline admiration. Authored and photographed by husband-and-wife team Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila, cats are their life’s work: they rescue and rehabilitate neonatal kittens through their nonprofit organization, Orphan Kitten Club (Maison Kitn's charity partner).
Amazon: $17
For cat lovers with great taste, the perfect gift is one that blends personality with design. These nine coffee table books do exactly that — they’re beautiful to display, delightful to flip through, and full of the feline energy we adore. Whether you’re gifting someone special or curating your own coffee table stack, these books bring style, storytelling, and whisker-filled joy into every room.
Kitn’s Gift Styling Tip
Pair any of these books with a Maison Kitn tee for the ultimate chic cat-lover gift. A graphic tee + a glossy coffee table book + a minimalist ribbon is a simple, elegant way to give something personal and stylish.
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