{"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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