1. large sofas or couches, typically upholstered and designed for seating multiple people
Usage: primarily American usage
2. small writing desks with drawers and compartments
Usage: British usage; furniture term

Examples

• The living room had two matching davenports facing each other.
• She bought new davenports for the family room renovation.
• The antique davenports in the study were perfect for writing letters.
• Modern davenports often include built-in storage compartments.
• The furniture store displayed several leather davenports in the showroom.
• Victorian davenports were typically made of mahogany or walnut.