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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 PrinceDeco Stretch Sofa Slipcover is built for oversized couches, with an ultra-stretchy fabric that covers deep seats and wide arms without a struggle.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
My accommodations unfolded in a graceful series of rooms with couches, a four-poster bed, and a dual-vanity bathroom.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

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If sofas are staying, the discretionary dollars have to go somewhere.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Sit indoors among the sleek black and white marble interiors or, weather permitting, head outside to the garden nestled into the courtyard outfitted with pastel armchairs and sofas among the climbing ivy and leafy potted plants.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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