Upholstery is the craft of using textiles, padding, springs, and webbing to cover furniture frames, providing comfort, style, and durability, and the term also refers to the materials used, such as fabrics (like linen, velvet, bouclé) or leather, to create these soft, cushioned surfaces for sofas, chairs, and bedding, involving processes like stuffing, stitching, and covering. It's about both the materials and the skilled work of transforming bare furniture into inviting pieces, with options ranging from traditional to modern synthetic fabrics.