1. a person whose job is to cover furniture with fabric, padding, and springs

Examples

• The upholsterer recovered our old sofa in beautiful blue fabric.
• We hired an experienced upholsterer to restore the antique chair.
• The upholsterer measured the cushions before ordering new foam.
• My grandmother worked as an upholsterer for thirty years.
• The upholsterer’s shop was filled with fabric samples and furniture pieces.
• After the upholsterer finished, the dining room chairs looked brand new.