CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 22, 2022	Jan. 23, 2021	Jan. 22, 2022	Jan. 23, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 29,082	$ 29,589	$ 94,706	$ 69,572
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation adjustment	(651)	2,286	(1,902)	5,751
Net unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	(140)	(14)	(190)	(37)
Net pension amortization, net of tax	56	65	175	195
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(735)	2,337	(1,917)	5,909
Total comprehensive income before allocation to noncontrolling interests	28,347	31,926	92,789	75,481
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(716)	(719)	(1,708)	(1,546)
Comprehensive income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	$ 27,631	$ 31,207	$ 91,081	$ 73,935