After opening the package and watching my three cats swarm, I immediately ordered a second one for the bedroom (the first was purchased to keep claws off of new living room furniture).  

I have at least 5 different scratchers around my apartment - this one is, by far, the favorite.  It is more like a piece of cat furniture than it is a "scratcher" and is attractive enough that you don't need to hide it in the closet when guests come.  :-). The shape is interesting and beautiful and the size and sturdiness make it feel like it belongs in the room.  If you have a large cat, this scratcher is the one for you - it offers a large cat (or even two kitties at once) room to scratch and lounge together.

Very highly recommended - when mine are worn out I WILL order again (btw I've had mine for close to a year now).