Yep, that piece of furniture up in our living room is a chesterfield. I also have understood davenport to represent a particular style of couch/sofa -- one that is much like a futon, converting from sofa to bed, and with storage under the seat.Originally Posted by katl8e
My ex-MIL was from Iowa and she called the couch a davenport (of course, there is a city in Iowa called Davenport). I've heard Canadians refer to the couch as a "chesterfield". In the US, Chesterfield is a brand of cigarettes.