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Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | May 04, 2016
Gaiam Brand Segment [Member] |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations |  | $ 124,826 |
Gaiam Brand Segment [Member] | Natural Habitat, Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries |  | 51.40% | 51.40%
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary |  | $ 12,850 |
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations |  | 10,300 |
Gaiam Brand Business [Member] |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations |  | 114,500 |
Disposal date | Dec. 31, 2016 |  |
Gross sale price of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations |  | $ 167,000 |

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