chiffonier

or chif·fon·nier

[ shif-uh-neer ]

noun

1. a high chest of drawers or bureau, often having a mirror on top.
2. a low bookcase of the English Regency, with grille doors or doorless.
3. a shallow, tall, open piece of furniture, of the 18th century, having shelves for the display of china.

chiffonier

/ ˌʃɪfəˈnɪə /

noun

1. a tall, elegant chest of drawers, originally intended for holding needlework
2. a wide low open-fronted cabinet, sometimes fitted with two grille doors and shelves

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiffonier¹

From the French word chiffonnier, dating back to 1800–10. See chiffon, -ier ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiffonier¹

C19: from French, from chiffon rag; see chiffon

Example Sentences

This done he studied himself in the glass of the chiffonier and was deeply pleased.

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Edna was placing the sketches in one of the empty drawers of the chiffonier.

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He removed Maggie's portrait from the fellowship of the picture of the Italian mother, and hid it in his chiffonier.

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With reeling brain, he ransacked all his chiffonier drawers for the purse which was lying in plain view on top.

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Mrs. Gallilee stopped on her way out, at a chiffonier, and altered the arrangement of some of the china on it.

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