| Cover | Dec. 10, 2020 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 10, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 000-25349 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Hooker Furniture Corporation |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001077688 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-0251350 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VA |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 440 East Commonwealth Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Martinsville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 24112 |
| City Area Code | 276 |
| Local Phone Number | 632-2133 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | HOFT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
