'upholster' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'upholden,' where 'up-' meant 'up' and 'holden' meant 'to hold.'

'upholden' transformed into the English word 'upholster,' and eventually became the modern English word 'upholster.'

Initially, it meant 'to hold up or support,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to provide furniture with a covering.'