upholsterer

Upholsterers provide objects such as furniture, panels, orthopaedic devices, fixtures or vehicle parts with padding or soft covering. They can install, repair or replace the upholstery of objects with materials such as fabrics, leather, suede or cotton. Upholsterers install the webbings and springs necessary to cover the material.

Alternative Labels

chair builder

chairmaker

chair maker

commercial upholsterer

craftsman upholsterer

craftsperson upholsterer

craftswoman upholsterer

craft upholsterer

heritage upholsterer

mattress builder

mattress maker

seat builder

seat maker

soft furnishing maker

upholsterer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- furniture upholsterer

- marine upholsterer

- motor vehicle upholsterer

- railway car upholsterer

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

create patterns for textile products fasten components install spring suspension perform upholstery repair provide customized upholstery sew pieces of fabric sew textile-based articles

Essential Knowledge

manufacturing of small metal parts textile materials types of spring upholstery fillings upholstery tools

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on furniture style age furniture artificially apply a protective layer apply restoration techniques clean furniture clean upholstered furniture decorate furniture design original furniture design prototypes estimate restoration costs evaluate restoration procedures fix minor scratches handle delivery of furniture goods identify customer's needs manipulate metal manipulate wood operate furniture machinery paint decorative designs pass on trade techniques prepare furniture for application of paint repair furniture parts sell furniture upholster transport equipment's interior pieces

Optional Knowledge

furniture industry furniture trends manufacturing of furniture

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/95a89206-4dc8-4753-a5d9-bc14a0e5f7ca

Status

released

Occupations

upholsterer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI