upholsterer
Sofa fabric specialist
An upholsterer is a person who covers furniture with fabric, padding, and springs.
The trade involves fitting cushions, repairing frames, and selecting materials for chairs, sofas, and other seating.
We hired an upholsterer to restore the antique settee.
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
- sectionalSofa made of units
loveseat · chaise · settee · divan · couch · bench · stool · futon
Skilled manual tradesperson
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- tuftingInserting yarn clusters
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
welting · buttoning · pleating · channeling · cutting · measuring · fitting · sewing
Thick-pile textile
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
- leatherTanned animal skin
vinyl · linen · silk · tweed · jacquard · canvas · muslin · chintz
Old valued collectible
- refurbishRestore worn items
- recoverRegain health or possession
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- repairRestore to working order
recondition · preserve · conservation · heritage · vintage · revitalize · renew · salvage
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
sectional · loveseat · chaise · settee · divan · couch · bench · stool · futon · daybed
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- tuftingInserting yarn clusters
piping · welting · buttoning · pleating · channeling · cutting · measuring · fitting · sewing · stapling
velvet
Thick-pile textile
leather · vinyl · linen · silk · tweed · jacquard · canvas · muslin · chintz · tapestry
antique
Old valued collectible
repair · recondition · preserve · conservation · heritage · vintage · revitalize · renew · salvage · mend
decorator
One who adorns interiors
- designerOne who plans appearances
- furnishingsItems that outfit rooms
- decorRoom's visual arrangement
ambiance · palette · style · elegance · custom · bespoke · consultation · showroom · sample · swatch
- furniture craftsmencabinetmaker, joiner, chairmaker, tablemaker, bedmaker
- craftspeoplepotter, weaver, blacksmith, artisan, potters
- artisan craftshandmade goods, fine jewelry, artisan crafts, handcrafted furniture, watchmaking
- artisanspotter, weaver, blacksmith, cobbler, jeweler
- auto jobsauto mechanic, mechanic, diesel mechanic, auto detailer, car detailer
- colonial tradesblacksmith, carpenter, cooper, cobbler, silversmith
upholsterercarpenter
Timber construction tradesperson
cabinetmaker · woodworker · joiner · metalworker · welder
- upholstered bench
- leather upholsteryFurniture covered in tanned hide
- upholstery tacks
- upholstery fabricsTextiles covering cushioned furniture
- upholstered chairsPadded fabric-covered seating furniture
- upholstery cleanerProduct for furniture textiles
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