{"title":"Bengt Ek Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen instruments with a sense of humor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bengt Ek Design was founded in 1975 in Lucerne, Switzerland, by Swedish designer Bengt Ek and his father. The studio is known for wind-up timers, thermometers, scales and clocks: classic, easy-to-read shapes, and figures that make everyday cooking a little more fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Geisha and Sushi Chef timers to the copper-plated and retro aluminum designs and a vintage-style household scale, each piece is made to be left out on the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"character-timer-bengt-ek","title":"Character Kitchen Timer by Bengt Ek Design","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"lm-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#1d1d1b;color:#f6f2ea;padding:6px 13px;margin:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.05em;vertical-align:middle;\"\u003eSwiss design 🇨🇭\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #1d1d1b;color:#1d1d1b;padding:6px 13px;margin:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.05em;vertical-align:middle;\"\u003e60-minute wind-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;border:1px solid #1d1d1b;color:#1d1d1b;padding:6px 13px;margin:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.05em;vertical-align:middle;\"\u003eNo batteries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little character for the kitchen counter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of these Bengt Ek timers is a small figure on a 60-minute dial: twist the base, and the Geisha, the Sushi Chef, the Chef or the Hippo keeps watch over the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBengt Ek Design has spent decades proving that a useful object can also make you smile. These figurine timers are the purest example: a dependable wind-up mechanism, a clear black dial, and a character on top that turns a kitchen chore into a bit of theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figure is modeled with care, from the Geisha's folded arms to the Sushi Chef's cleaver and the Hippo's round face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real wind-up mechanism: no batteries, no apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-to-read white markings on a black dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, cheerful gift for anyone who cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It's Best Placed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the counter next to the stove or oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the desk as a focus timer, or in the playroom to count down screen time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBengt Ek Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical wind-up timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo batteries needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eDesigns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeisha, Sushi Chef, Chef, Hippo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBengt Ek item numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e655 (Geisha), 659 (Sushi Chef), 626 (Chef), 625G (Hippo, Gray)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth; don't immerse it in water. To set, turn the dial past 15 minutes and back to the time you need for the most accurate countdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's Not For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs to time beyond 60 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks who want a silent timer: it ticks and rings like a classic timer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bengt Ek Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBengt Ek Design began in 1975, when Swedish designer Bengt Ek and his father founded Ek International in Lucerne, Switzerland. Bengt had been designing products for local businesses since he was fifteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the studio is known for kitchen timers, thermometers, scales and clocks: classic shapes with a sense of humor, made to make everyday life a little easier and more pleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions We Hear Most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need batteries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it's a mechanical wind-up timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can it time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 60 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich designs are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeisha, Sushi Chef, Chef and a gray Hippo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the rare kitchen tool people leave out on purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-shipping-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eProcessing Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eShips From\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal sale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConfigurations and SKUs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eGeisha\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM-BE-655 · Bengt Ek 655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eSushi Chef\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM-BE-659 · Bengt Ek 659\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eChef\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM-BE-626 · Bengt Ek 626\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eHippo, Gray\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM-BE-625G · Bengt Ek 625G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"ProductGroup\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/products\/character-timer-bengt-ek#product\",\"name\":\"Character Kitchen Timer by Bengt Ek Design\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/products\/character-timer-bengt-ek\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Bengt Ek Design\"},\"manufacturer\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Bengt Ek Design\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.bengtekdesign.com\/\",\"address\":{\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"addressCountry\":\"CH\"},\"foundingDate\":\"1975\"},\"material\":\"Mechanical timer with figurine top\",\"productGroupID\":\"BE-FIGURES\",\"variesBy\":[\"https:\/\/schema.org\/pattern\"],\"hasVariant\":[{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"sku\":\"LM-BE-655\",\"mpn\":\"655\",\"name\":\"Character Kitchen Timer - 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Bright color, simple forms and a sturdy wind-up mechanism make each one part tool, part desk toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red faucet adds a magnet, so it can stick to the fridge or range hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphic, bright colors on a black dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wind-up mechanism with a classic ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe faucet design sticks to any steel surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It's Best Placed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the counter by the espresso machine or mixer it mimics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the fridge door (faucet) or a coffee bar shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBengt Ek Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical wind-up timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo batteries needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eDesigns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand Mixer (green), Espresso Machine (red), Kitchen Assistant (orange), Faucet with magnet (red)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBengt Ek item numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e609 (Stand Mixer, Green), 608 (Espresso Machine, Red), 607 (Kitchen Assistant, Orange), 667 (Faucet, Red, with Magnet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth; don't immerse it in water. To set, turn the dial past 15 minutes and back to the time you need for the most accurate countdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's Not For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone timing beyond one hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimalists who want a plain timer: see our classic aluminum designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bengt Ek Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBengt Ek Design began in 1975, when Swedish designer Bengt Ek and his father founded Ek International in Lucerne, Switzerland. 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The wind-up mechanism needs no batteries, and the high-contrast dial reads at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetro aluminum and steel construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig, high-contrast black dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind-up: no batteries, ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It's Best Placed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the counter of a modern or vintage-inspired kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home office or workshop as a no-nonsense timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBengt Ek Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum body, steel base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack with white numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical wind-up timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo batteries needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBengt Ek item numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e630B (Aluminum, Black Dial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry. 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This pen-slim thermometer has a long stainless steel probe and a compact body that stores in a drawer and hangs from its loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast, clear digital reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim stainless steel probe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide 32–266°F range covers most kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It's Best Placed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the utensil drawer, or hung from a hook by the stove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the grill or the stand mixer for bread dough and custards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBengt Ek Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–130°C (32–266°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel probe, plastic body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBengt Ek item numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 (0–130°C \/ 32–266°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the probe clean after each use and dry it. 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Bengt Ek Design kept the purely mechanical movement, so it's always ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge cream dial that's easy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide bowl for flour, fruit and produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurely mechanical: nothing to charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It's Best Placed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a baking station or an open kitchen shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a pantry, café or bakery display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBengt Ek Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical dial scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 kg (6.6 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eBengt Ek item numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5000 (Aluminum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiving With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the body with a soft cloth. 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