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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2012
Nov. 21, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name LA-Z-BOY INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000057131  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-27  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   52,442,732
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Oct. 27, 2012