CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022	Apr. 24, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 151,941	$ 152,328	$ 107,529
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation adjustment	(604)	(5,804)	5,466
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax	153	(668)	(79)
Net pension amortization, net of tax	807	1,394	578
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	356	(5,078)	5,965
Total comprehensive income before noncontrolling interests	152,297	147,250	113,494
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,364)	(1,509)	(1,602)
Comprehensive income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	$ 150,933	$ 145,741	$ 111,892