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davenports

noun

plural of davenport

as in couches

a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters we seated ourselves on the davenport while we waited for him to get ready

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The space is home to collectible interior design pieces including chairs from Olivier Gagnère, white slipcovered Gervasoni Ghost couches, and classic Dutch paintings.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
On a recent weekend, a group of friends congregated in the venue’s basement, a narrow room with black leather couches and steel tables.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026

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There's also up to 40% off bestselling sofas and sectionals, like the Retreat sofa collection in various shapes and sizes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Rice had a side hustle as a vintage dealer and brought in plenty of pieces from the same era, including 1950s sofas by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, a pair of 1970s blue suede armchairs, and benches from France with colorful bases.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

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