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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 25, 2026
Apr. 26, 2025
Apr. 27, 2024
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss      
Beginning balance $ 1,031,976 $ 1,013,360 $ 952,097
Ending balance 1,062,674 1,031,976 1,013,360
Components of non-controlling interest      
Beginning balance 1,031,976 1,013,360 952,097
Net income 102,911 100,952 124,636
Other comprehensive income (loss) 2,445 3,371 (1,145)
Ending balance 1,062,674 1,031,976 1,013,360
Translation adjustment      
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss      
Beginning balance (1,507) (3,804) (2,652)
Changes before reclassifications 3,137 2,297 (1,152)
Amounts reclassified to net income (1,213) 0 0
Tax effect 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 1,924 2,297 (1,152)
Ending balance 417 (1,507) (3,804)
Components of non-controlling interest      
Beginning balance (1,507) (3,804) (2,652)
Ending balance 417 (1,507) (3,804)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities      
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss      
Beginning balance 337 246 (145)
Changes before reclassifications 90 132 189
Amounts reclassified to net income (18) (11) 331
Tax effect (18) (30) (129)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 54 91 391
Ending balance 391 337 246
Components of non-controlling interest      
Beginning balance 337 246 (145)
Ending balance 391 337 246
Net pension amortization and net actuarial gain (loss)      
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss      
Beginning balance (2,404) (2,312) (2,731)
Changes before reclassifications (9) (205) 432
Amounts reclassified to net income 101 83 124
Tax effect (23) 30 (137)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 69 (92) 419
Ending balance (2,335) (2,404) (2,312)
Components of non-controlling interest      
Beginning balance (2,404) (2,312) (2,731)
Ending balance (2,335) (2,404) (2,312)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss      
Beginning balance (3,574) (5,870) (5,528)
Changes before reclassifications 3,218 2,224 (531)
Amounts reclassified to net income (1,130) 72 455
Tax effect (41) 0 (266)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 2,047 2,296 (342)
Ending balance (1,527) (3,574) (5,870)
Components of non-controlling interest      
Beginning balance (3,574) (5,870) (5,528)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 2,047 2,296 (342)
Ending balance (1,527) (3,574) (5,870)
Non-Controlling Interests      
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss      
Beginning balance 11,353 10,296 10,261
Ending balance 12,677 11,353 10,296
Components of non-controlling interest      
Beginning balance 11,353 10,296 10,261
Net income 926 1,396 2,010
Other comprehensive income (loss) 398 1,075 (803)
Dividends distributed to joint venture minority partners 0 (1,414) (1,172)
Ending balance $ 12,677 $ 11,353 $ 10,296