Abstract: The decorative upholstery tack provides a decorative or ornamental element installed upon or within the recessed head of the upholstery tack. The various decorative or ornamental elements serve to complement the finished appearance of an upholstered structure (e.g., chair, sofa, etc.) while simultaneously concealing the otherwise bare and unadorned head of the upholstery tack used to secure the upholstery to the underlying structure. The decorative or ornamental element may be permanently attached to the tack or removably and interchangeably attached to the tack, depending upon the specific mechanism and embodiment used.