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Florence Knoll for Knoll International Brown Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular museum bench with a brown fabric upholstered square channeled seat
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Fabric Screen for Knoll & Associates
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern curved room divider with a solid wood frame upholstered in green fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fabric Screen for Knoll & Associates
Fabric Screen for Knoll & Associates
H 71.5 in W 58 in D 2.75 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Blue Upholstery and Steel
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '67A', steel, fabric, United States, design
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955 This sofa model
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1993 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in w/ Fabric Upholstery
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstery fabric shows very slight fading. Overall, these chairs are in solid vintage condition with some
Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Florence Knoll Associates Three Seat Sofa Redone by East Penn Upholstery
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-done in recent years by East Penn Upholstery, a renowned upholstery shop very close to the Knoll
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Florence Knoll 1950s Parallel Bar Chair with Fab Abstract Black and White Bird Fabric The Florence
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
designs for Knoll, such as the Tulip Chair, Womb Chair, and the Executive Chair, embody a philosophy of
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hourglass" upholstery, and have never been used. These chairs are new in box, and have been priced near
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hourglass" upholstery, and have never been used. These chairs are new in box, and have been priced near
Category

2010s American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Two Florence Knoll Armchairs in Original Blue Upholstery, USA 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Hellouw, NL
Florence Knoll’s designs are known for their clean lines and timeless appeal. This pair of mid
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Green Fabric Upholstered Grasshopper Chair and Footstool
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Queens, NY
upholstery and curved birch wood frames and legs. (EERO SAARINEN FOR KNOLL)(PRICED AS Set) Dimensions of
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Birch

Set of 5 Warren Platner for Knoll International Steel and Red Upholstery Lounge
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Queens, NY
, with fiberglass molded seats enclosed in red textured fabric upholstery with removable seat cushions
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Midcentury German Teddy fabric Scissor Armchair by Wilhelm Knoll 1950
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Midcentury German Teddy fabric Scissor Armchair by Wilhelm Knoll 1950s The chair frame
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Blue Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of four dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel, fabric, United
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fully reupholstered this piece in new Knoll Textiles upholstery. The upholstery is a white or slight off
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair. Red Fabric, Bronze Frame Finish
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Kansas City, MO
Warren Platner Lounge Chair in red Knoll fabric with the more expensive bronze frame. Frame is in
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, Pennsylvania estate and was just freshly reupholstered in a Knoll Textiles off-white boucle fabric (slightly
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll Textiles red fabric upholstery. The foam is all original and generally still plump and comfortable
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Textiles off-white fabric upholstery. The foam is all original and generally still plump and comfortable
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
retain their original and iconic Knoll Textiles blue fabric upholstery. The foam is all original and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Sofa in Bronze Gray Velvet & Brushed Brass Base
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll. The most significant chapter in Knoll’s life was spent devoted to her namesake company. Her
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Fabric w/ Oak Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950. This particular example dates to 2015. It features its original Knoll black fabric upholstery
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2014 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair Model 72C in Red Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in 2014. The design features chromed-steel tubular
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and have oak wood arms. The design also features a molded plywood seat and back. The upholstery fabric
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2020 Knoll Barber Osgerby Compact Two Seater Sofa in Green Fabric
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by Knoll. This example was produced in 2020. The fabric looks and feels similar to the Summit
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1993 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Blue w/ Blue Fabric Upholstery
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstery fabric is a bit worn. There are some marks on the legs. There are no labels present. Overall
Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century armchair features a vintage hardwood frame with ergonomic sculpted high back seat. Modern simplicity meets timeless style in this vintage lounge chair perfec...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Fabric

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch of gold. We've
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman This stool measures: 16.5 wide x 15.25 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Knoll Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Fresh and ready to go. These chairs have been restored. Upholstery is a Knoll fabric in bright blue.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Warren Platner Easy Chair in Baby Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, lounge chair, 'model 1705', nickel-plated steel, fabric, United States
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair in Graphite Gray Velvet by Knoll
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Stamford, CT
While under the direction of Florence Knoll, her namesake company was known for more than just the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longitude Chaise Lounge by Maya Lin for Knoll
By Knoll, Maya Lin
Located in New York, NY
) flat series for Knoll International, 1998. Original upholstery fabric with an attached headrest. It has
Category

1990s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Womb Chair & Ottoman in Performance Gray Chenille by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
collaborators Florence Knoll and Eero Saarinen found themselves disillusioned by the rigid, uninspired nature of
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
furniture for Knoll remains are timeless as it was in the 1950's. His Executive Chair series is perhaps his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum

Max Pearson Executive Lounge Chair by Knoll in Plush Italian Espresso Velvet
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Stamford, CT
timeless design, it would with little doubt be Knoll. Under Florence Knoll’s lead, she of course having
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Jens Risom for Knoll Multi-Colored Textured Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with woven multi-colored fabric upholstery, resting on an
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with red, blue, yellow, and beige striped fabric upholstery
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career, though tragically short, left an indelible mark on the worlds of furniture and architecture. His visionary work was far ahead of its time, driven by an...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

Jens Risom for Knoll Light Gray Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
"Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with light gray sateen fabric upholstery, resting on an
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner Pair of Easy Chairs in Baby Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, pair of lounge chairs, 'model 1705', nickel-plated steel, fabric, United
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, early model 'Womb' chair, fabric and metal, United States, design 1946
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Int. Three-Seater Sofa
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Int. three-seater Sofa upholstered and the aluminum
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Gae Aulenti for Knoll International Armchairs Mid-Century Modern 1975, Pair
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Miami, FL
its original fabric upholstery. Knoll Mark and Knoll International Label underneath each seat. This
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Knoll International manufactured these chairs. Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison design this circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Richard Schultz Daybed Lounge w/ Cream Hopsack Upholstery and Metal Legs
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommon Daybed, designed in circa 1958 by Richard Schultz for Knoll International
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Dining Armchair, model 1725, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison, Knoll Int. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Both pieces have been upholstered and the aluminum repainted to its original white, while we preserved the original polished aluminum color on the other frames. The ottoman is rare, ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 6 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Vintage Upholstered Jens Risom Vostra Easy Chair for Knoll Associates, NYC
By Jens Risom
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 1940s Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Inc. Vostra Easy chair upholstered in a cream, golden and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Pavo Blue Velvet, Gold Edition, Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We’ve restored this set of 2 Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs using a 100% Cotton Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
iteration Saarinen Executive Chair due to its less commonly seen stainless steel swivel base. Knoll has
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1952, Harrie Bertoia, Footstool for Bird Chair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
original upholstery, which can be redone for extra price for the bird chair of Harrie Bertoia. The bird
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

1952, Harrie Bertoia, Footstool for Bird Chair
1952, Harrie Bertoia, Footstool for Bird Chair
H 15.36 in W 22.45 in D 16.54 in
Reupholstered Sage Green Scandinavian Wingback Chair
By Parker Knoll, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inspiration from Modernist masters such as Denmark’s Borge Mogensen and Parker Knoll of Great Britain. Solid
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Six Mid-Century Compass Chairs by Luigi Vietti for Besana Italy
By Knoll, Vittorio Dassi, Allan Gould
Located in Brooklyn, NY
newly reupholstered in beautifully textured red fabric made by Knoll Textiles for a timeless yet modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany

Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs by La Permanente Mobli
By Knoll, Gigi Radice, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and Gio Ponti. Newly reupholstered in hip textured blue-green fabric from Knoll Textiles, this eye
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Knoll Upholstery Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of knoll upholstery fabric on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and upholstery. Find 62 options for an antique or vintage piece of knoll upholstery fabric now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of knoll upholstery fabric — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of knoll upholstery fabric bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of knoll upholstery fabric that is appealing in its simplicity, but Knoll, Warren Platner and Florence Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Knoll Upholstery Fabric?

The average selling price for a piece of knoll upholstery fabric at 1stDibs is $4,400, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $23,920 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Knoll Upholstery Fabric
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell the quality of upholstery fabric, first consider what it's made of. Natural fibers like cotton, wool, linen and silk are often used to produce high-quality fabrics. Some synthetics are also well-made, but quality varies, so conduct some online research to learn about the pros and cons of the specific material. Next, ask the retailer or maker if the fabric has undergone any performance tests and gained any certifications. Scientific tests can be performed to assess how resistant furniture is to staining, fading, pilling and other types of wear and tear. If the fabric has earned certification based on these types of tests, it is generally a good indication that it is quality upholstery. How the fabric is constructed also matters. Those with patterns woven in rather than printed onto them are generally better quality. Reading online reviews can also help you learn more about the quality of upholstery. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of upholstered furniture.