3. Inventories (Details) - Schedule of Inventory, Current - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 02, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Abstract]
Finished furniture	$ 57,461	$ 54,896
Furniture in process	682	615
Materials and supplies	9,312	9,131
Inventories at FIFO	67,455	64,642
Reduction to LIFO basis	(20,436)	(19,669)
Inventories	$ 47,019	$ 44,973

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The amount of FIFO (first in first out) inventory present at the reporting date when inventory is also valued using different valuation methods.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of completed merchandise or goods expected to be sold within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount of difference between inventory at lower of LIFO cost or market and inventory at lower of other inventory accounting method cost or market, for example, but not limited to, FIFO or average cost.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Gross amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of merchandise or goods in the production process expected to be completed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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