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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Jul. 26, 2014
Aug. 12, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name LA-Z-BOY INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000057131  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-25  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   52,528,653
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jul. 26, 2014