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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Feb. 28, 2021
Jun. 30, 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    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2020    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 1-14445    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD    
Entity Tax Identification Number 58-0281900    
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    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 291,882,249
Common Stock [Member]      
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock    
Trading Symbol HVT    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   16,744,079  
Class A Common Stock [Member]      
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock    
Trading Symbol HVTA    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,467,580