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Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2013
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 26, 2013
Oct. 27, 2012
Numerator (basic and diluted) [Abstract]        
Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated $ 16,744 $ 6,619 $ 26,334 $ 11,017
Income allocated to participating securities (111) (88) (248) (166)
Net income available to common shareholders $ 16,633 $ 6,531 $ 26,086 $ 10,851
Denominator [Abstract]        
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 52,537,000 52,356,000 52,440,000 52,274,000
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Contingent common shares 320,000 366,000 305,000 366,000
Stock option dilution (in shares) 404,000 546,000 431,000 529,000
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 53,261,000 53,268,000 53,176,000 53,169,000
Outstanding options to purchase shares (in shares) 0 200,000 0 200,000
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)   $ 20.74   $ 20.74