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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><B>SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B> </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=3><B>FORM 8-K</B> </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=3><B>CURRENT REPORT</B> </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 <BR>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):&nbsp;&nbsp; July 26, 2005&nbsp;&nbsp; (July 21, 2005)  </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;Furniture Brands
International, Inc.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U> <BR>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)  </FONT></P>


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     <TD WIDTH=33% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Delaware</FONT><HR WIDTH="75%" SIZE="1" ALIGN="Center"></TD>
     <TD WIDTH=33% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>I-91</FONT><HR WIDTH="75%" SIZE="1" ALIGN="Center"></TD>
     <TD WIDTH=34% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>43-0337683</FONT><HR WIDTH="75%" SIZE="1" ALIGN="Center"></TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>(State of Incorporation)</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>(Commission</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>(IRS Employer</FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>File Number)</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Identification Number)</FONT></TD></TR>
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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;101 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63105&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;(314) 863-1100
&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;</U><BR>(Registrant's telephone number, including area
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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;None
&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U><BR>(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 ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=3%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH=94%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Written
 communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act&nbsp;&nbsp; (17CFR 230.425) </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=94%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act&nbsp;&nbsp; (17CFR 240.14a-12) </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=94%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act&nbsp;&nbsp;(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) </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=94%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act&nbsp;&nbsp;(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) </FONT></P></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Item 1.02.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Termination
of a Material Definitive Agreement </FONT></P>

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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=91%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On July 21, 2005,
the Company announced that Randall C. Spak resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer
 of Lane Furniture Industries, Inc.  Mr. Spak will remain on Lane's payroll
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(a) to this                   report and is
incorporated herein.  </FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Item 8.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Events </FONT></P>

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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=91%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On July 21, 2005, the
Company announced that John T. (Tom) Foy, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company will oversee
the operations at Lane Furniture Industries, Inc. on an interim basis.  A copy of the                   press release is
furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to this report and is                   incorporated herein. </FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Item 9.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial
Statements and Exhibits </FONT></P>

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<TD ALIGN=RIGHT WIDTH=7%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) </FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=93%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<TD ALIGN=RIGHT WIDTH=13%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2> 99(a) </FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=2%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH=85%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Press
Release issued by the Company, dated July 21, 2005, reporting the resignation of Randall C. Spak
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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>SIGNATURE </U> </FONT></H1>


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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
authorized. </FONT></P>




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     <TD WIDTH=55% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Furniture Brands International, Inc.</FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD WIDTH=5% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>By:</FONT></TD>
     <TD WIDTH=50% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>/s/&nbsp; Steven W. Alstadt</FONT><HR WIDTH="75%" SIZE="1" ALIGN="Left"></TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Steven W. Alstadt</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Dated:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; July 26, 2005  </FONT></P>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</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>Press Release, dated July 21, 2005</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):   July 26, 2005   (July 21, 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 1.02.    Termination
of a Material Definitive Agreement
On July 21, 2005,
the Company announced that Randall C. Spak resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer
 of Lane Furniture Industries, Inc.  Mr. Spak will remain on Lane's payroll
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(a) to this                   report and is
incorporated herein.
Item 8.01.    Other Events
On July 21, 2005, the
Company announced that John T. (Tom) Foy, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company will oversee
the operations at Lane Furniture Industries, Inc. on an interim basis.  A copy of the                   press release is
furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to this report and is                   incorporated herein.
Item 9.01.    Financial
Statements and Exhibits
(c)
99(a)
Press
Release issued by the Company, dated July 21, 2005, reporting the resignation of Randall C. Spak
 as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lane Furniture Industries, Inc.
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:    July 26, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99 (a)
Press Release, dated July 21, 2005