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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 <BR>Securities Exchange Act of 1934</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Date
of Report (date of earliest event reported): &nbsp;&nbsp;September 9, 2004 &nbsp;&nbsp;(September 2, 2004) </FONT></P>
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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>Delaware</FONT><HR SIZE="1" ALIGN="Right"></TD>
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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>
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     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>43-0337683</FONT><HR SIZE="1" ALIGN="Right"></TD>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>101 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, Missouri  63105</U><BR>
(Address of principal executive offices) </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;(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;</U><BR>
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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 WIDTH=91%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>              On September
2, 2004, the Company announced the appointment of Ames B. Flynn to the newly-created
position of Vice-President, Logistics and Chief Information Officer of the
Company, effective October 4, 2004.  </FONT></P></TD>
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<TD WIDTH=91%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On September
3, 2004, Michael K. Dugan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc.,  announced that he will retire from active service
with Henredon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, on October 30, 2004.  The Company announced that Stephen K. McKee will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Henredon
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<TD WIDTH=91%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On September
8, 2004, the Company announced that it expects third quarter 2004 earnings per share on a
diluted basis to               be in the $0.36 to $0.38 range, the upper end of the range
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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 WIDTH=88%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99(a) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Press
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
&nbsp;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 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>By:</FONT></TD>
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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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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):   September 9, 2004   (September 2, 2004)
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)
(314) 863-1100
(Registrant's telephone number)
Item 8.01    
      Other Events
On September
2, 2004, the Company announced the appointment of Ames B. Flynn to the newly-created
position of Vice-President, Logistics and Chief Information Officer of the
Company, effective October 4, 2004.
On September
3, 2004, Michael K. Dugan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc.,  announced that he will retire from active service
with Henredon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, on October 30, 2004.  The Company announced that Stephen K. McKee will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Henredon
upon Mr. Dugan's retirement.
On September
8, 2004, the Company announced that it expects third quarter 2004 earnings per share on a
diluted basis to               be in the $0.36 to $0.38 range, the upper end of the range
given at the end of July.
Item 9.01    
      Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c)        Exhibits
99(a)      Press
Release, dated September 2, 2004
99(b)      Press
Release, dated September 3, 2004
99(c)     Press
Release, dated September 8, 2004
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:   September 9, 2004