upholstery

noun, plural up·hol·ster·ies.

1. the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
2. the business of an upholsterer.

noun plural -steries

1. the padding, covering, etc, of a piece of furniture
2. the business, work, or craft of upholstering

n.“upholsterer’s work,” 1640s; see upholster + -ery.