Tax Bench by Studio Eyal Burstein
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About This Piece

Exceptional Contemporary Design

The Tax Bench is part of the Taxing Art project, which investigates how taxation affects creativity. This bench was designed with unique profiles that make a whole bench in kit form. This process creates a tax ambiguous object that is hard for tax authorities to define. The bench is mostly clear but due to its refractive properties, the bench seems clear, light blue, deep blue, or black depending on your perspective. It was commissioned by Swarovski for their 10th anniversary of Crystal Palace at Design Miami/Basel.

Eyal Burstein is a conceptual product designer investigating social behaviour and perception. Interested in self-censorship, morality, and its effects on creativity, Burstein makes objects that probe and emphasise our life choices.

Awarded, Designer of the Future by Design Miami, his work has been exhibited at MoMa, the Design Museum in London, the V&A, and he has published a book titled Taxing Art with Gestalten.

This piece weighs 150kg.

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Creator	Eyal Burstein
Design Period	From 2000
Production Period	2010 to Present
Country of Manufacture	Switzerland
Identifying Marks	Signed by maker Numbered
Style	Contemporary
Detailed Condition	New — This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design.
Edition Number	7
Product Code	BAC-400783
Artist's Proof	2
Number of Prototypes
Limited Edition	Yes
Additional Information	Made to Order
Materials	Acrylic
Color	Blue, Clear
Width	31 cm 12.2 inch
Depth	250 cm 98.4 inch
Height	90 cm 35.4 inch
Seat Height	15.7 inch
Weight Range	Heavy — Over 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Dealer	Eyal Burstein
Manufacturing Time	4-6 weeks
Ships from	Germany
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Eyal Burstein

Eyal Burstein is a conceptual product designer investigating social behavior and perception. Interested in self-censorship, morality, and its effects on creativity, Burstein makes objects that probe and emphasize our life choices.

Born in Tel Aviv in 1977, Burstein grew up in London. He studied Graphic Design at the London College of Printing, before pursuing his MA in Design Interactions at the Royal College of Art. After graduating in 2006, he founded Beta Tank, a conceptual product design practice dedicated to cross-disciplinary research and the development of objects for social commentary.

Standout projects include Beta Tank’s Taxing Art and Sensory Substitution series, as well as the recent Beta installation, commissioned for Swarovski Crystal Palace and presented at Design Miami 2012. He has been awarded Designer of the Future by Design Miami and his work has been exhibited at MoMA, the Design Museum in London, and the V&A.

As of 2013, Burstein has begun working under his own name. He lives and works in Berlin.