a car with leather 'upholstery' [=with seats that are covered in leather]
an old chair that needs new 'upholstery'
He learned 'upholstery' from his father.
(..) You don't need to disfigure me, Albus. Well I must say you made a very convincing armchair, Horace. It's all in the upholstery. I come by this stuffing naturally. What gave me away? Dragon's blood. Oh yes, introductions. Harry, I'd like you to meet (..)2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince