{"product_id":"household-scale-bengt-ek","title":"Mechanical Household Scale 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;\"\u003eMechanical, no batteries\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;\"\u003e3 kg capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA kitchen scale with the presence of a vintage instrument.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt'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.\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. Wipe the bowl clean and dry it. Don't drop or overload the scale beyond 3 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's Not For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBakers who need gram-precise digital readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighing more than 3 kg (6.6 lb).\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 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much can it weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 3 kg, or 6.6 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful object that turns weighing flour into a small ritual.\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLM-BE-5000 · Bengt Ek 5000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/products\/household-scale-bengt-ek#product\",\"name\":\"Mechanical Household Scale by Bengt Ek Design\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/products\/household-scale-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\":\"Aluminum\",\"sku\":\"LM-BE-5000\",\"mpn\":\"5000\",\"gtin13\":\"7610927400116\"},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does it need batteries?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, it's a mechanical scale.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much can it weigh?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Up to 3 kg, or 6.6 lb.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is it made of?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Aluminum.\"}}]}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Bengt Ek Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45047065346090,"sku":"LM-BE-5000","price":317.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0119\/3052\/files\/1131-01_1_ProductImageMain-2cdeaa1141.webp?v=1794436998","url":"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/products\/household-scale-bengt-ek","provider":"LoftModern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}