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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=4><B>FORM 8-K</B> </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4><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; May 26, 2005 (May 23, 2005)  </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 WIDTH=30% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Delaware</FONT><HR WIDTH="75%" SIZE="1" ALIGN="Center"></TD>
     <TD WIDTH=3% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>I-91</FONT><HR WIDTH="75%" SIZE="1" ALIGN="Center"></TD>
     <TD WIDTH=3% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>43-0337683</FONT><HR WIDTH="75%" SIZE="1" ALIGN="Center"></TD>
     <TD WIDTH=2% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></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=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>(Commission</FONT></TD><TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>(IRS Employer</FONT></TD><TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</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=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Identification Number)</FONT></TD><TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</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;(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;&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;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;None
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&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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&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
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&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange
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&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b)
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&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)
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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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              On May 23, 2005, the Company announced that the operations of Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc., Drexel Heritage
              Furniture Industries, Inc. and Maitland-Smith Furniture Industries, Inc. will be consolidated into one reporting
              structure under the leadership of Jeff Young.  Jeff Young, currently Chief Executive Officer of Drexel Heritage, and
              four other members of the Drexel Heritage senior management team have now been moved to HDM Furniture Industries, Inc.
              to oversee the combined operations of Henredon, Drexel Heritage and Maitland-Smith.  Mr. Young will serve as President
              and Chief Executive Officer of HDM and he will continue in his current role as Chief Executive Officer of Drexel
              Heritage.  He will continue to report to Tom Foy, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
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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="20%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>10</FONT></TD>
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Employment Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2005,
between Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. and Harvey Dondero  </FONT>
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<TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99</FONT></TD>
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Press Release, dated May 23, 2005  </FONT>
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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=4% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>By:</FONT></TD>
     <TD WIDTH=46% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>/s/ Steven W. Alstadt</FONT><HR SIZE="1" ALIGN="Right"></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 ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Dated:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; May 26, 2005 </FONT></P>
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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=4>EXHIBIT INDEX </FONT></H1>


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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>10</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Employment Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2005,
between Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. and Harvey Dondero</FONT></TD></TR>

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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99</FONT></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Press Release, dated May 23, 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):   May 26, 2005 (May 23, 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 8.01.      Other Events
On May 23, 2005, the Company announced that the operations of Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc., Drexel Heritage
              Furniture Industries, Inc. and Maitland-Smith Furniture Industries, Inc. will be consolidated into one reporting
              structure under the leadership of Jeff Young.  Jeff Young, currently Chief Executive Officer of Drexel Heritage, and
              four other members of the Drexel Heritage senior management team have now been moved to HDM Furniture Industries, Inc.
              to oversee the combined operations of Henredon, Drexel Heritage and Maitland-Smith.  Mr. Young will serve as President
              and Chief Executive Officer of HDM and he will continue in his current role as Chief Executive Officer of Drexel
              Heritage.  He will continue to report to Tom Foy, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
Item 9.01.       Financial Statements
and Exhibits
(c)      Exhibit
10
Employment Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2005,
between Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. and Harvey Dondero
99
Press Release, dated May 23, 2005
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:     May 26, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
10
Employment Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2005,
between Broyhill Furniture Industries, Inc. and Harvey Dondero
99
Press Release, dated May 23, 2005