The following book lists are recommended reading and great additions to any upholsterer's library. These lists were compiled by Lewis Mabon, who has built a personal furniture library of over 3,000 books. For any questions about sourcing these books, you can reach him by email.

Click each link to download a PDF of suggested books for the subject. 

• Carriage & Auto Upholstery & Trim
• Cushions & Pillows
• Fabric
• Leather
• Marine
• Slipcovers
• Soft Furnishings
• Upholstery (General) [updated 8-21-2023]