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EXCHANGE COMMISSION </FONT></H1>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Washington, D.C. 20549 </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>FORM 8-K </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>CURRENT REPORT </FONT></H1>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934  </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Date of Report (date of
earliest event reported): February 1, 2005   (January 26, 2005)</FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>Furniture Brands
International, Inc. </U> <BR> (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)  </FONT></P>

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     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>I-91</FONT><HR SIZE="1" ALIGN="Right"></TD><TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;101 South Hanley Road,
St. Louis, Missouri 63105&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><BR>                                          (Address of principal
executive offices) (zip code) </FONT></P>


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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;(314) 863-1100&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U> <BR>                                         (Registrant's telephone number, including area
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                                     (Former name or former address, if changed since
last report) </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Check the appropriate box below if
the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions: </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH=3%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp; </FONT></TD>

<TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH=88%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On January
26, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the
fourth quarter and full year of 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to this
report and is incorporated herein.  </FONT></P></TD>
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<TD WIDTH=88%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Departure of Directors
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<TD WIDTH=5%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>(a)  </FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH=85%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On
January 28, 2005, the Company announced that David P. Howard resigned as Vice-President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer     of the Company.  Mr. Howard will remain on the Company&#146;s payroll
for a period of time pursuant     to a previously-announced employment agreement, but he
has relinquished his day-to-day responsibilities. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(b) to this
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<TD WIDTH=5%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>(b)  </FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH=85%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On
January 28, 2005, the Company announced the appointment of Denise L. Ramos as Senior Vice
President, Treasurer     and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective February
7, 2005.  Since 2002 Ms. Ramos has served as Chief     Financial Officer of the KFC
division of YUM! Brands, Inc. and prior thereto she was Senior Vice President and
    Treasurer of YUM! Brands, Inc. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(b) to this
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<TD WIDTH=88%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On January
27, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per common share payable February 28, 2005 to shareholders
of record at the close of business on February 7, 2005.  A copy of the press release is furnished
Exhibit 99(b) to this report and is incorporated herein. </FONT></P></TD>
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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=3%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH=82%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Press
Release issued by the Company, dated January 26, 2005, reporting
                             the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of
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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=82%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Press
Release issued by the Company, dated January 28, 2005, reporting the appointment
of Denise L. Ramos as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
of the Company and the resignation of David P. Howard as Vice President, Treasurer                              and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company.</FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=3%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH=82%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Press
Release issued by the Company, dated January 27, 2005, reporting
                             the Company's quarterly dividend declaration. </FONT></P></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
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     <TD WIDTH=42% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Furniture Brands International, Inc.</FONT></TD>
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     <TD WIDTH=45% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>/s/ Steven W. Alstadt</FONT><HR SIZE="1" ALIGN="Right"></TD>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Steven W. Alstadt</FONT></TD>
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        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Controller and Chief Accounting Officer</FONT></TD><TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Dated:&nbsp;&nbsp; February 1, 2005  </FONT></P>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>EXHIBIT INDEX</U>  </FONT></P>
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     <TD WIDTH=10% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>Exhibit No.</U></FONT></TD>
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     <TD WIDTH=85% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>Description</U></FONT></TD>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99(a)</FONT></TD>
        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Press Release issued by the Company, dated January 26, 2005, reporting the</FONT></TD>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Company's financial
results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2004.</FONT></TD>
        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99(b)</FONT></TD>
        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Press
Release issued by the Company, dated January 28, 2005, reporting the</FONT></TD>
        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>appointment
of Denise L. Ramos as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief</FONT></TD>
        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Financial Officer
of the Company and the resignation of David P. Howard as Vice</FONT></TD>
        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>President, Treasurer                              and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company.</FONT></TD>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99(c)</FONT></TD>
        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Press Release issued by the Company, dated January 27, 2005, reporting the </FONT></TD>
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        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Company's quarterly dividend declaration.</FONT></TD>
        <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of
earliest event reported): February 1, 2005   (January 26, 2005)
Furniture Brands
International, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware
I-91
43-0337683
(State of Incorporation)
(Commission
(IRS Employer
File Number)
Identification Number)
101 South Hanley Road,
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of principal
executive offices) (zip code)
(314) 863-1100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area
code)
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since
last report)
Check the appropriate box below if
the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions:
[    ]
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17CFR 230.425)
[    ]
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14a-12)
[    ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
         (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[    ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
         (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02.
Results
of Operations and Financial Condition
On January
26, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the
fourth quarter and full year of 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to this
report and is incorporated herein.
Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors
or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
(a)
On
January 28, 2005, the Company announced that David P. Howard resigned as Vice-President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer     of the Company.  Mr. Howard will remain on the Company's payroll
for a period of time pursuant     to a previously-announced employment agreement, but he
has relinquished his day-to-day responsibilities. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(b) to this
report and is incorporated herein.
(b)
On
January 28, 2005, the Company announced the appointment of Denise L. Ramos as Senior Vice
President, Treasurer     and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective February
7, 2005.  Since 2002 Ms. Ramos has served as Chief     Financial Officer of the KFC
division of YUM! Brands, Inc. and prior thereto she was Senior Vice President and
    Treasurer of YUM! Brands, Inc. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(b) to this
report and is incorporated herein.
Item 8.01.
Other Events
On January
27, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per common share payable February 28, 2005 to shareholders
of record at the close of business on February 7, 2005.  A copy of the press release is furnished
Exhibit 99(b) to this report and is incorporated herein.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c)
99(a)
Press
Release issued by the Company, dated January 26, 2005, reporting
                             the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of
2004.
99(b)
Press
Release issued by the Company, dated January 28, 2005, reporting the appointment
of Denise L. Ramos as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
of the Company and the resignation of David P. Howard as Vice President, Treasurer                              and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company.
99(c)
Press
Release issued by the Company, dated January 27, 2005, reporting
                             the Company's quarterly dividend declaration.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
By:
/s/ Steven W. Alstadt
Steven W. Alstadt
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Dated:   February 1, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99(a)
Press Release issued by the Company, dated January 26, 2005, reporting the
Company's financial
results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2004.
99(b)
Press
Release issued by the Company, dated January 28, 2005, reporting the
appointment
of Denise L. Ramos as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer
of the Company and the resignation of David P. Howard as Vice
President, Treasurer                              and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company.
99(c)
Press Release issued by the Company, dated January 27, 2005, reporting the
Company's quarterly dividend declaration.