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 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Apr. 30, 2015
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Entity Registrant Name HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000216085  
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Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
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Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2015  
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