Stock Based Compensation, Previously Granted Deferred Stock (Details) (USD $)
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Apr. 25, 2015
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Apr. 26, 2014
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Apr. 27, 2013
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Expense recognized | $ 11,377,000us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense | $ 14,475,000us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense | $ 13,628,000us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense |
Directors | Deferred Stock Units | |||
Previously Granted Deferred Stock Units | |||
Award common share equivalent (in shares) | 1lzb_ShareBasedCompensationAwardCommonShareEquivalent / us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis = us-gaap_DeferredCompensationShareBasedPaymentsMember / us-gaap_TitleOfIndividualAxis = lzb_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember |
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Deferred stock units outstanding (in shares) | 100,000us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNonOptionEquityInstrumentsOutstandingNumber / us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis = us-gaap_DeferredCompensationShareBasedPaymentsMember / us-gaap_TitleOfIndividualAxis = lzb_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember |
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Directors | Deferred Stock Units | Selling, General and Administrative Expense | |||
Previously Granted Deferred Stock Units | |||
Expense recognized | 400,000us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense / us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis = us-gaap_DeferredCompensationShareBasedPaymentsMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis = us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesMember / us-gaap_TitleOfIndividualAxis = lzb_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember |
800,000us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense / us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis = us-gaap_DeferredCompensationShareBasedPaymentsMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis = us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesMember / us-gaap_TitleOfIndividualAxis = lzb_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember |
300,000us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense / us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis = us-gaap_DeferredCompensationShareBasedPaymentsMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis = us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesMember / us-gaap_TitleOfIndividualAxis = lzb_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember |
Other long-term liabilities | Directors | Deferred Stock Units | |||
Previously Granted Deferred Stock Units | |||
Liability related to awards | $ 3,400,000us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualRecordedLiability / us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis = us-gaap_OtherNoncurrentLiabilitiesMember / us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis = us-gaap_DeferredCompensationShareBasedPaymentsMember / us-gaap_TitleOfIndividualAxis = lzb_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember |
$ 3,000,000us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualRecordedLiability / us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis = us-gaap_OtherNoncurrentLiabilitiesMember / us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualShareBasedPaymentsByTypeOfDeferredCompensationAxis = us-gaap_DeferredCompensationShareBasedPaymentsMember / us-gaap_TitleOfIndividualAxis = lzb_NonEmployeeDirectorsMember |
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For share-based compensation awards, this represents the common share equivalent per award share or unit. No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the liability as of the balance sheet date to an individual under a deferred compensation arrangement. This amount may be the result of periodic accruals made over the period of active employment, or reflect termination benefits resulting contractual terms or a death benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of equity instruments other than options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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