Upholstery is the work of providing furniture, especially seats, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers. The word also refers to the materials used to upholster something. Upholstery comes from the Middle English word upholder, which referred to an artisan who makes fabric furnishings.

What does upholstered furniture mean?

Upholstery is the materials—which include fabric, padding, webbing, and springs—that make up the soft coverings of chairs, sofas, and other furniture. ... Modern upholstered items use metal springs and foam for greater durability.

What does it mean when an apartment is upholstered?

An 'upholstered' apartment always has some form of flooring (carpeting, laminate, parquet), permanent light fixtures and window coverings. A tenant can therefore move in his/her own furniture and if desired paint the walls a different colour and arrange the apartment exactly to his/her taste.