Vintage Cat Shaped Birdseye Maple Cutting Board | Wood Charcuterie Serving Board

This vintage cat-shaped cutting board is a warm, whimsical kitchen piece made from beautifully figured wood that appears to be birdseye maple or a similar hardwood. The cat silhouette, rounded body, pointed ears, and leather hanging cord make it useful as a small cutting board, charcuterie board, or wall-hung kitchen accent.

At 9 inches long and 7 inches wide, it is a sweet size for cheese, fruit, crackers, or display. A practical little piece of “memory in hardwood,” especially for cat lovers, farmhouse kitchens, and collectors of handmade wood pieces.

Details

∙ Era: Vintage / late 20th century artisan-style kitchen decor
∙ Material: Figured hardwood, likely birdseye maple or similar maple wood; leather hanging cord
∙ Color: Warm golden honey brown with darker natural birdseye grain pattern
∙ Size/Measurements: Approx. 9 inches long x 7 inches wide at widest point x 1 inch thick
∙ Weight: Approx. 13 ounces
∙ Design notes: Cat silhouette shape, pointed ears, rounded tail/body curve, thick beveled edges, natural figured wood grain, hanging hole with leather cord

Use/display ideas: Small cutting board, cheese board, charcuterie board, snack board, kitchen wall decor, cat-lover gift, farmhouse shelf accent, cookbook display prop, or decorative serving piece

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives
∙ Lovely birdseye-style figuring throughout the wood.
∙ Cat shape is clear, charming, and display-friendly.
∙ Thick 1-inch profile gives the board a sturdy, substantial feel.
∙ Leather hanging cord is present.
∙ Smooth golden finish displays nicely from the front and back.
∙ Useful as both kitchenware and decorative wall decor.

Issues / Wear
∙ Light surface wear from age and handling.
∙ Minor marks and finish variation visible in the wood.
∙ Leather cord shows age/wear.
∙ No maker mark visible from the provided photos.

Wood type is identified by appearance as likely birdseye maple, but it is not maker-confirmed. 

See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

∙ Near Fine: minimal wear; clean.
∙ Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
∙ Good: noticeable wear.
∙ Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Collector’s Notes

Figured maple boards have a special pull because the wood grain does the decorating all by itself. Birdseye maple is known for its small dotted “eye” pattern, and this board has that warm, speckled look across the cat-shaped form.

Cat-shaped cutting and serving boards appeal to several buyers at once: cat lovers, cottage kitchen collectors, handmade wood fans, and people who like useful vintage decor. One copy, sold and gone.

A warm little cat-shaped board with real shelf personality — useful for serving, sweet as decor, and unlikely to sit around for long.

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