antique upholstery

When Was Upholstery Invented? Upholstery and covers are used on furniture designed for sitting or lying on. From the… Springs, which permitted soft, bulky shapes, were first used by upholsterers in the 18th century; helical by the mid-19th century, they were later flattened for maximum resiliency. When did upholstered furniture become popular? In the Elizabethan