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What is the name of the chair Breuer designed that is named after a famous painter?

  • Van Gogh Chair

  • Wassily Chair

  • Picasso Chair

  • Monet Chair

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The Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, is named after the renowned painter Wassily Kandinsky. It is a modernist chair known for its tubular steel frame and cantilevered seat, which provide both comfort and a striking visual aesthetic. The chair's design embodies the Bauhaus principles of functionality and simplicity, making it an iconic piece of 20th-century furniture.
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