chiffonier
or chif·fon·nier
[shif-uh-neer]
- a high chest of drawers or bureau, often having a mirror on top.
- a low bookcase of the English Regency, with grille doors or doorless.
- a shallow, tall, open piece of furniture, of the 18th century, having shelves for the display of china.
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Origin of chiffonier
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Historical Examples
It contained a small bed, a chiffonier and dresser, a table, some chairs and a trunk.
The Film of FearArnold Fredericks
Jerry picked up the letter from the chiffonier and handed it to Ronny.
Marjorie Dean, College SophomorePauline Lester
This done he studied himself in the glass of the chiffonier and was deeply pleased.
From Place to PlaceIrvin S. Cobb
She was bending over the drawer of the chiffonier while she robbed it of its contents.
Hester's CounterpartJean K. Baird
He kicked over a chiffonier, which tumbled on the carpet, broken into pieces.
Ten Years LaterAlexandre Dumas, Pere
chiffonier
chiffonnier
- a tall, elegant chest of drawers, originally intended for holding needlework
- a wide low open-fronted cabinet, sometimes fitted with two grille doors and shelves
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Word Origin
C19: from French, from chiffon rag; see chiffon
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Word Origin and History for chiffonier
n.
"piece of furniture with drawers for women's needlework, cloth, etc.," 1806, from French chiffonnier, a transferred use, literally "rag gatherer," from chiffon, diminutive of chiffe "rag, piece of cloth, scrap, flimsy stuff" (see chiffon).
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