Grande Davenport Sofa
Starting at $17,700 USD
Designed for equal elegance and comfort, the Grande Davenport timelessly reimagines historical silhouettes with hand-stitched upholstery and understated, sumptuous details.
Now available in a new, extended 114” length as well as a blue hue that shimmers subtly like the surface of the water, the Grande Davenport Sofa is Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer’s modern interpretation of classic seventeenth century English design.
First debuted in 2017, Alesch and Standefer reimagined the antique silhouette with thoughtful, timeless features including an architectural, solid hardwood frame, which is hand-finished by a multi-generational, family-owned workshop in the northeast. Custom hardware, handmade in Maine, reinforces the structure with jewel-like details. Comfort was made paramount in the seat cushions’ eight-way hand-tied springs and the gentle curvature added to the end of each arm affords a natural resting place for the hand —a high touch detail that demands immense skill and patience. Upon completion, the Davenport’s upholstery is hand-sewn, steamed, and smoothed by a master upholsterer who has spent more than 40 years honing his craft—for a finish that rises to the level of art.
Choose from a selection of Signature and Distinctive hardwoods with natural finishes. Click to view the Fabric Catalogue.
Metal Finishes
Signature Finishes
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Burnished Brass
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ETERNAL BRASS
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Blackened Brass
Distinctive Finishes
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Pewter
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Burnished Nickel
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French Silver
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Rose Gold
Wood Finishes
Signature Finishes
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Oyster Waxed Oak
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Oxidized Oak
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Black Inked Oak
Distinctive Finishes
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MAPLE OXIDIZED
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Old Growth White Oak Soaped
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Figured Black Walnut Brilliant Polish
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Figured Black Walnut Danish Oil
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Claro Walnut Brilliant Polish
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Claro Walnut Danish Oil
About the Designers
Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer are the founders and principals of Roman and Williams, Roman and Williams Guild, La Mercerie, and Guild Gallery. In addition to finding and assembling the world’s most prodigious artists for their modern guild of the senses, the husband-and-wife team prolifically makes, creates, and leads. In their work, nature serves as a timeless source of inspiration for the future of how we live.
Understated and sumptuous, the Davenport combines hand-stitched upholstery and timeless design for equal elegance and comfort
Every piece of its hardwood frame is shaped, sanded, buffed, and finished by hand at a multi-generational, family-owned woodworking shop in the Northeast
Soft, curving dips at the end of each arm offer
a natural resting place for the hand.
An original sketch of the Davenport by Stephen Alesch emphasizes ergonomic details and sculptural finishing.
The wooden frame is finished with custom jewel-like metal hardware, hand-crafted by heritage metalsmiths in Maine.
Grande Davenport Sofa
Starting at $17,700 USD
Customize with our selection of Living Finishes.
Make It Yours
Our team of Design Specialists are ready to answer any of your questions and help inspire you from frame to finish.
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CALL THE STORE 212-852-9099
EMAIL DESIGNSPECIALIST@RWGUILD.COM
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53 HOWARD ST, NEW YORK, NY
