tappezzeria
The Italian word for upholstery is tappezzeria.
The term tappezzeria is used to refer to the materials used for upholstery. It can also refer to the physical shop where upholstery work is performed.
Meaning: materials so used (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
tappezzeria is a feminine singular noun. It is typically used in the singular form when referring to the general category of upholstery.
Did you know?
- While tappezzeria refers to the fabric on furniture, the word tappezzeria is also used to describe wallcoverings and traditional wallpaper.
- In a historical context, a tappezzeria was not just a shop but a prestigious guild of artisans who specialized in luxury textiles for nobility.
- The root of tappezzeria is the verb tappezzare, which is closely related to the word for 'carpet' or 'rug', tappeto.
Examples in context
- Il rivestimento di questa poltrona è elegante e resistente.The upholstery of this armchair is elegant and durable.
- Ho bisogno di rifare il tessuto di queste sedie.I need to reupholster the chairs.
- La tappezzeria di questo divano è vecchia.The upholstery of this sofa is old.
- Cerco una tappezzeria resistente per la sedia.I am looking for a durable upholstery for the chair.
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are looking at furniture in a showroom.
- ChiaraChe opinione hai sulla tappezzeria di questa poltrona?What is your opinion on the upholstery of this armchair?
- FrancescoMi piace, ma è un po' troppo cara.I like it, but it is a bit too expensive.
- ChiaraFrancesco, guarda questa, ha una tappezzeria migliore.Francesco, look at this one, it has better upholstery.
- FrancescoHai ragione, è molto più elegante.You are right, it is much more elegant.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tappezzeria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
