CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2024	Apr. 29, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 124,636	$ 151,941	$ 152,328
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation adjustment	(1,955)	(604)	(5,804)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax	391	153	(668)
Net pension amortization, net of tax	419	807	1,394
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,145)	356	(5,078)
Total comprehensive income before noncontrolling interests	123,491	152,297	147,250
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,207)	(1,364)	(1,509)
Comprehensive income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	$ 122,284	$ 150,933	$ 145,741