On May 3, 2012, Furniture Brands International, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The full text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Nor shall such information or exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.       Description

99.1              Press release of Furniture Brands International, Inc. dated May
                  3, 2012, reporting results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.