duchesse

American  

[dy-shes] / düˈʃɛs /

noun

French Furniture.

plural

duchesses

1. a daybed having a rounded, partially enclosed head and usually a similar foot, sometimes made in two or three pieces able to be used separately duchesse brisée.

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duchesse British  

/ ˈdʌtʃɪs /

noun

1. a dressing table or chest of drawers with a mirror

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Etymology

Origin of duchesse

From French, dating back to 1785–95; see origin at duchess

Example Sentences

The touchstone of the Old Master painters, as seen in Anderson’s men’s collection, was felt here again with collapsed leather Renaissance boots and use of satin, silk duchesse, velvet, crystals and feather.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Visitors will be able to examine Sir Norman Hartnell's white duchesse satin gown, worn by the Queen when she was crowned in 1953, aged 27.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2022

Eilish wore a custom Gucci corset look of ivory and duchesse satin with green lace and a padded bustle.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2022

The ruched bodice, puff sleeves and the A-line skirt were crafted from silk and duchesse satin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2017

Dinner was prawn cocktails in wine glasses for starters, lamb chops with chef’s hats with duchesse potatoes and braised celery for main, and a Baked Alaska for "dessert," not "afters."

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell