Polsterer/Polsterin

In Germany, upholsterers, known as Polsterer/Polsterin, primarily produce upholstered furniture, beds, and cushions using manual craftsmanship and machines. Professionals in this field select suitable materials such as plant, animal, or synthetic filling materials, install spring systems, and prepare templates when producing a sofa. They cut fabrics, sew individual pieces together, fill covers, and upholster the unseen parts of the frame; they may produce the frames themselves or use pre-made components. Finally, they assemble all parts and mount accessories such as wheels or swivel feet; in addition to new productions, they also repair and restore upholstered furniture. Their work environments are typically production halls, workshops, and storage areas.

In Germany, this profession is learned through a "Duale Ausbildung," which combines practical training in a company with theoretical instruction at a vocational school.

In Germany, "Polsterer/Polsterin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required.

In Germany, "Polsterer/Polsterin" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required. Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.

Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Polsterer/Polsterin.

Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.