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Document and Entity Information - shares
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Aug. 06, 2020
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000216085  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2020  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-14445  
Entity Tax Identification Number 58-0281900  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD  
Entity Address, Address Line One 780 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 800  
Entity Address, City or Town Atlanta  
Entity Address, State or Province GA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 30342  
City Area Code 404  
Local Phone Number 443-2900  
Common Stock [Member]    
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   17,286,821
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock  
Trading Symbol HVT  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Class A Common Stock [Member]    
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,531,505
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock  
Trading Symbol HVTA  
Security Exchange Name NYSE