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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; April 8, 2005&nbsp;&nbsp; (April 4, 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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&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 WIDTH=94%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Written
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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
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Item 1.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entry into
Material Definitive Agreement  </FONT></P>

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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=91%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On April
4, 2005, the Company announced that Dennis R. Burgette resigned as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc.  Mr.
Burgette will remain                   on Broyhill'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(a) to this                   report and is
incorporated herein.  </FONT></TD>
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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=91%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Dennis Burgette's
employment agreement with Broyhill was amended pursuant to his resignation. He will remain an
employee of Broyhill at an                   annual salary of
$375,100 with full benefits through October 4, 2006.  In early 2006, he will receive a
bonus for                   performance in 2005 in the amount of $200,869.  In early
2007, he will receive a prorated bonus for performance                   through October
4, 2006 in the amount of $150,790.  His existing stock option grants will continue to
vest in                   accordance with their terms through October 4, 2006.
 Thereafter, he will have three months to exercise all pre-1999                   options
and three years to exercise all options granted in 1999 and thereafter.  All unvested
options will be                   cancelled as of October 4, 2006.  Performance-based
options granted on January 23, 2003 will vest in full accordance                   with
their terms on January 23, 2006.  Mr. Burgette will have until October 4, 2009 to
exercise any such options                   that do not truncate.  2,000 shares of
restricted stock granted on January 24, 2002 will become unrestricted on
                  January 24, 2006 in accordance with the terms of this grant.  The
remaining 2,000 shares of this grant will be                   cancelled. </FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Item 5.02.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Departure of
Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appointment of Principal Officers </FONT></P>

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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=91%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>(c)(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;See
Item 1.01 which 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 April 4, 2005, the
Company announced the appointment of                   Harvey Dondero as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Broyhill                   Furniture Industries,
Inc.  Since 1999 Mr. Dondero has served as                   President and Chief
Executive Officer of Universal Furniture                   International, which is
currently a part of Lacquer Craft.  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
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<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 April 4, 2005, reporting the appointment of Harvey
Dondero as President and Chief Executive Officer of Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. and
the resignation of Dennis R. Burgette as President and Chief Executive Officer of Broyhill
Furniture Industries, Inc.  </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
authorized. </FONT></P>




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     <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; April 8, 2005  </FONT></P>
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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 April 4, 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):   April 8, 2005   (April 4, 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 1.01.    Entry into
Material Definitive Agreement
On April
4, 2005, the Company announced that Dennis R. Burgette resigned as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc.  Mr.
Burgette will remain                   on Broyhill'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(a) to this                   report and is
incorporated herein.
Dennis Burgette's
employment agreement with Broyhill was amended pursuant to his resignation. He will remain an
employee of Broyhill at an                   annual salary of
$375,100 with full benefits through October 4, 2006.  In early 2006, he will receive a
bonus for                   performance in 2005 in the amount of $200,869.  In early
2007, he will receive a prorated bonus for performance                   through October
4, 2006 in the amount of $150,790.  His existing stock option grants will continue to
vest in                   accordance with their terms through October 4, 2006.
 Thereafter, he will have three months to exercise all pre-1999                   options
and three years to exercise all options granted in 1999 and thereafter.  All unvested
options will be                   cancelled as of October 4, 2006.  Performance-based
options granted on January 23, 2003 will vest in full accordance                   with
their terms on January 23, 2006.  Mr. Burgette will have until October 4, 2009 to
exercise any such options                   that do not truncate.  2,000 shares of
restricted stock granted on January 24, 2002 will become unrestricted on
                  January 24, 2006 in accordance with the terms of this grant.  The
remaining 2,000 shares of this grant will be                   cancelled.
Item 5.02.    Departure of
Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
(c)(3)  See
Item 1.01 which is incorporated herein.
Item 8.01.    Other Events
On April 4, 2005, the
Company announced the appointment of                   Harvey Dondero as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Broyhill                   Furniture Industries,
Inc.  Since 1999 Mr. Dondero has served as                   President and Chief
Executive Officer of Universal Furniture                   International, which is
currently a part of Lacquer Craft.  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 April 4, 2005, reporting the appointment of Harvey
Dondero as President and Chief Executive Officer of Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. and
the resignation of Dennis R. Burgette as President and Chief Executive Officer of Broyhill
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:    April 8, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99 (a)
Press Release, dated April 4, 2005