1. to cover furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather

Examples

• The antique chair needs to be upholstered with new fabric.
• She decided to upholster the sofa in blue velvet.
• The furniture shop can upholster your dining room chairs.
• They upholstered the bench with durable leather.
• It costs more to upholster a sectional than a regular couch.
• The craftsman will upholster the ottoman to match the armchair.