upholstery
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A recent visit revealed peeling paint on the hotel’s facade, worn upholstery on some chairs and a few carpets that had been patched unevenly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The residential market has been dominated for years by cream-colored upholstery, but retailers are now asking for more vibrant colors and patterns—a time-tested signal, she said, that more optimistic days are ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Jenner chose a similar shade for the upholstery in her home theater, revealing two rows of brown velvet chairs that she described as “yummy” in her caption.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
The base is solid walnut, and the off-white upholstery is a linen blend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025
“There is nothing more exhilarating than maroon upholstery and oak paneling, and what is that in the corner there? A sedan chair?”
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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