CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2023	Jul. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 27,926	$ 38,940
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation adjustment	1,047	(2,160)
Net unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax	220	86
Net pension amortization, net of tax	23	36
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	1,290	(2,038)
Total comprehensive income before noncontrolling interests	29,216	36,902
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(407)	67
Comprehensive income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	$ 28,809	$ 36,969