Upholstery is the materials—which include fabric, padding, webbing, and springs—that make up the soft coverings of chairs, sofas, and other furniture. The process began in the Middle Ages and grew in ...

Save this article to read it later. If you own a couch with threadbare upholstery that is otherwise structurally sound, don’t curb it yet — consider a slipcover. It’s a broad category, encompassing ...