Abstract: A structural component for upholstered furniture includes a three-dimensional frame consisting of a plurality of wires which are welded together. A flexible substrate sheet and an upholstery material cover are secured together with padding held between the substrate sheet and the cover. Clips either pierce the substrate sheet or are attached to the cover and engage the border frame wires such that the upholstery is fastened to the frame. Preferably, the clips comprise extruded plastic elongated strip members having flange portions which are stitched to the material cover and snap portions which snap-fit onto the border wires.

Abstract: A structural component for upholstered furniture includes a three-dimensional frame consisting of a plurality of wires which are welded together. A flexible sheet substrate and an upholstery material cover are secured together, with padding held between the substrate and the cover. Clips pierce the substrate and engage the frame such that the upholstery is fastened to the frame.