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Wassily chair

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The Wassily chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. Breuer, an architect and designer, was influenced by the principles of the Bauhaus school, which aimed to merge art with craftsmanship and apply new technologies to design. Inspired by bicycle handlebars, Breuer created the Wassily chair using tubular metal, a newly developed material at the time. This innovative design became an iconic piece of furniture and a significant example of the International Style in architecture and design.12

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