The divan in the sense of a sofa or couch entered the English language in 1702 and has been commonly known in Europe since about the middle of the 18th century. It was fashionable, roughly from 1820 to 1850, wherever the romantic movement in literature penetrated.
In the context of European furniture, the term "divan" entered the English language in 1702 and became widely accepted by the mid-18th century. Its popularity peaked from around 1820 to 1850, particularly among those who were influenced by the romantic literary movement.