Polsterer
Polsterer is a traditional craftsman who specializes in upholstery, padding, and covering of furniture and other upholstered items. The term, used in German-speaking countries, covers work on chairs, sofas, cushions, and can extend to upholstery for boats, aircraft, or automotive interiors as part of related trades. Polsterers combine technical skill with an eye for proportion, comfort, and fabric choice.
Work activities typically include evaluating a furniture piece, stripping old coverings, inspecting or repairing the frame,
Training and qualifications: In many German-speaking regions, Polsterer/in is a regulated apprenticeship within the dual education
Context and scope: Polsterers work in furniture workshops, upholstery studios, restoration studios, and sometimes in the