upholsteries
Sofa fabric options
Upholsteries is the plural of upholstery, referring to multiple instances of the soft coverings—fabric, padding, and springs—used on furniture.
The term appears when distinguishing different types or styles: The showroom displayed leather and velvet upholsteries side by side.
It can also refer to the trade or craft in multiple contexts: automotive and residential upholsteries.
Thick-pile textile
- leatherTanned animal skin
- linenFlax-derived textile
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
- damaskReversible figured fabric
brocade · twill · canvas · denim · microfiber · suede · jacquard · silk
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- loveseatTwo-person sofa
- sectionalSofa made of units
chaise · recliner · settee · divan · couch · wingback · daybed · banquette
Softening force or fall
- plushnessSoft, rich texture
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
support · ergonomics · foam · stuffing · batting · filling · springs · down
Inserting yarn clusters
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- nailheadsExposed fastener caps
- buttonsSmall disc fasteners
- trimRemove unwanted edges
fringe · tassels · gimp · cord · welting · skirt · ruffle · applique
velvet
Thick-pile textile
damask · brocade · twill · canvas · denim · microfiber · suede · jacquard · silk · cotton
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
sectional · chaise · recliner · settee · divan · couch · wingback · daybed · banquette · headboard
cushioning
Softening force or fall
coziness · support · ergonomics · foam · stuffing · batting · filling · springs · down · feathers
tufting
Inserting yarn clusters
trim · fringe · tassels · gimp · cord · welting · skirt · ruffle · applique · embroidery
stitching
Joining with needle, thread
piping · welting · buttoning · pleating · channeling · quilting · hand-tied · seaming · binding · finishing
seats
Places to sit
console · carpeting · trim · bolsters · headrests · stitching
upholsteriesleather
Tanned animal skin
hard shells · veneers · laminates · wooden slats · wicker
upholsterieswooden frames
Structural lumber assemblies
frames · frameworks · skeletal structures · chassis · armatures