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Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 27, 2013
Apr. 28, 2012
Apr. 30, 2011
Numerator (basic and diluted) [Abstract]      
Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated $ 46,389 $ 87,966 $ 24,047
Income allocated to participating securities (639) (1,650) (472)
Net income available to common shareholders $ 45,750 $ 86,316 $ 23,575
Denominator [Abstract]      
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 52,351,000 51,944,000 51,849,000
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Contingent common shares 812,000 0 0
Stock option dilution (in shares) 522,000 534,000 430,000
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 53,685,000 52,478,000 52,279,000
Outstanding options to purchase shares (in shares) 200,000 400,000 1,200,000
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 20.74 $ 19.97 $ 15.21