Mechanical Household Scale by Bengt Ek Design
Mechanical Household Scale by Bengt Ek Design
$317.95
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A kitchen scale with the presence of a vintage instrument. Bengt Ek's household scale stands on arched feet, with a round cream dial and a bowl on top, and weighs up to 3 kg (6.6 lb) without batteries.
The Design Story
It's modeled on the counter scales of old European kitchens and grocers: a gleaming body, a large analog dial and a weighing bowl. Bengt Ek Design kept the purely mechanical movement, so it's always ready to use.
Why You'll Love It
Large cream dial that's easy to read.
A wide bowl for flour, fruit and produce.
Purely mechanical: nothing to charge.
Where It's Best Placed
On a baking station or an open kitchen shelf.
In a pantry, café or bakery display.
Product Details
| Brand | Bengt Ek Design |
|---|---|
| Type | Mechanical dial scale |
| Capacity | 3 kg (6.6 lb) |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Bengt Ek item numbers | 5000 (Aluminum) |
Living With It
Wipe the body with a soft cloth. Wipe the bowl clean and dry it. Don't drop or overload the scale beyond 3 kg.
Who It's Not For
- Bakers who need gram-precise digital readings.
- Weighing more than 3 kg (6.6 lb).
About Bengt Ek Design
Bengt 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.
Today 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.
Questions We Hear Most
Does it need batteries?
No, it's a mechanical scale.
How much can it weigh?
Up to 3 kg, or 6.6 lb.
What is it made of?
Aluminum.
Why We Love It
A beautiful object that turns weighing flour into a small ritual.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Returns | Final sale |
Configurations and SKUs
| Aluminum | LM-BE-5000 · Bengt Ek 5000 |
|---|
Shipping & Returns
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Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
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2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
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