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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Jul. 25, 2026
Jul. 26, 2025
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Beginning balance $ 1,062,674 $ 1,031,976
Ending balance 1,025,747 1,028,022
Components of non-controlling interest    
Beginning balance 1,062,674 1,031,976
Net income (1,984) 18,297
Other comprehensive income 300 1,188
Ending balance 1,025,747 1,028,022
Translation adjustment    
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Beginning balance 417 (1,507)
Changes before reclassifications (1,146) 747
Amounts reclassified to net income 0 0
Tax effect 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated (1,146) 747
Ending balance (729) (760)
Components of non-controlling interest    
Beginning balance 417 (1,507)
Ending balance (729) (760)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities    
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Beginning balance 391 337
Changes before reclassifications 0 19
Amounts reclassified to net income (391) (1)
Tax effect 0 (5)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated (391) 13
Ending balance 0 350
Components of non-controlling interest    
Beginning balance 391 337
Ending balance 0 350
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | Location, Statement of Income, Balance [Axis]: us-gaap:IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit    
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Amounts reclassified to net income (300)  
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | Location, Statement of Income, Balance [Axis]: us-gaap:OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense    
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Amounts reclassified to net income (100)  
Net pension amortization and net actuarial gain (loss)    
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Beginning balance (2,335) (2,404)
Changes before reclassifications 0 0
Amounts reclassified to net income 2,335 25
Tax effect 0 (6)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 2,335 19
Ending balance 0 (2,385)
Components of non-controlling interest    
Beginning balance (2,335) (2,404)
Ending balance 0 (2,385)
Net pension amortization and net actuarial gain (loss) | Location, Statement of Income, Balance [Axis]: us-gaap:IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit    
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Amounts reclassified to net income (100)  
Net pension amortization and net actuarial gain (loss) | Location, Statement of Income, Balance [Axis]: us-gaap:OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense    
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Amounts reclassified to net income (2,200)  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)    
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Beginning balance (1,527) (3,574)
Changes before reclassifications (1,146) 766
Amounts reclassified to net income 1,944 24
Tax effect 0 (11)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 798 779
Ending balance (729) (2,795)
Components of non-controlling interest    
Beginning balance (1,527) (3,574)
Other comprehensive income 798 779
Ending balance (729) (2,795)
Non-Controlling Interests    
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss    
Beginning balance 12,677 11,353
Ending balance 12,487 11,855
Components of non-controlling interest    
Beginning balance 12,677 11,353
Net income 308 93
Other comprehensive income (498) 409
Ending balance $ 12,487 $ 11,855