{"product_id":"vintage-gense-sweden-stainless-steel-butter-dish","title":"Vintage GENSE – Sweden Stainless Steel Butter Dish","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe dish is a \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003evintage stainless steel butter dish\u003c\/span\u003e. It features a minimalist, rectangular design typical of mid-century modern (MCM) aesthetics, which can include a simple, sleek silver finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eIt is made of a metal, \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003estainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e, providing durability and a classic, clean appearance. The dish has a simple, rectangular base tray and a covered lid, which helps keep the butter protected and fresh. This type of dish is used for storing and serving butter at the table and is a timeless piece for kitchen or dining decor. The smooth, unadorned metal construction gives it an understated elegance that fits well with various kitchen styles, from retro to contemporary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe mark \"GENSE Stainless Steel Sweden\" refers to the well-known Swedish company Gense, a prominent manufacturer of high-quality cutlery and stainless steel products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eHere's what that mark signifies: \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGENSE\u003c\/span\u003e: This is an acronym for \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003eustaf \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003eriksson \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eN\u003c\/span\u003ey\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003eilverfabrik \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003eskilstuna, the company founded by Gustav Eriksson in Eskilstuna, Sweden, in 1856. Gense is particularly known for its durable and functional stainless steel products, a material they began using for cutlery production in the 1930s. \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSweden\u003c\/span\u003e indicates the brand's origin and the country of manufacture for many of its classic items, reflecting a strong tradition of Scandinavian design and craftsmanship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eGense is one of Scandinavia's largest and most well-regarded suppliers of high-quality cutlery. Their products are celebrated for combining classic and innovative design with excellent functionality. The company holds the esteemed title of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRoyal Court Supplier\u003c\/span\u003e to the King of Sweden, first awarded in 1982, which is a testament to the high quality of their products. Many Gense designs have become classics, with one, the \"Focus de Luxe\" pattern, even making it onto a New York Times list of the 100 best design products in modern times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe dish has some light surface scratches due to use, but is in very good vintage condition, with no deep scratches or dents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: 36.0pt;\"\u003eHeight with lid: 6.5 cm, Length: 18.5, Width: 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GENSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52089303040181,"sku":"D054","price":75.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/9882\/9493\/files\/1000192216.jpg?v=1765364164","url":"https:\/\/www.prelovedgoodies.co.za\/products\/vintage-gense-sweden-stainless-steel-butter-dish","provider":"Affordable Preloved Goodies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}