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Exhibit 99.1
INFORMATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
1 North Brentwood Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
1 North Brentwood Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
For Further Information Call
John Hastings
314-863-1100
John Hastings
314-863-1100
FURNITURE BRANDS INTERNATIONAL
NAMES DR. GEORGE E. ROSS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NAMES DR. GEORGE E. ROSS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
St. Louis, Missouri, September 8, 2010 Furniture Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: FBN)
today named Dr. George E. Ross to the companys board of directors. In March 2010, Dr. Ross was
appointed president of Central Michigan University, Michigans fourth largest university and among
the 100 largest public universities in the nation.
George Ross is an outstanding addition to Furniture Brands board of directors, said Ralph P.
Scozzafava, chairman and chief executive officer. George has extensive experience managing large,
complex organizations and building coalitions with a variety of public and private groups.
Throughout his career, one of Georges top priorities has been creating programs and infrastructure
that support the development of individuals and their organizations. That experience is key to
Furniture Brands goal of becoming a world-class manufacturer, retailer and employer. We welcome
George to the board and look forward to his contributions.
Dr. Ross earned his bachelors and masters degrees in business administration from Michigan State
University, a Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Alabama, and
completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard University. He began his career as a Certified Public
Accountant and held positions in corporate and nonprofit finance and management prior to his work
in higher education. Before assuming the Central Michigan University presidency, Dr. Ross served
as President of Alcorn State University located in Mississippi and held executive leadership
positions at Clark Atlanta University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Tuskegee
University.
About Furniture Brands
Furniture Brands International (NYSE: FBN) is a global operating company that is one of the
nations leading designers, manufacturers, and retailers of home furnishings. It markets through a
wide range of retail channels, from mass merchant stores to single-brand and independent dealers to
specialized interior designers. Furniture Brands serves its customers through some of the best
known and most respected brands in the furniture industry, including Broyhill, Lane, Thomasville,
Drexel Heritage, Henredon, Pearson, Hickory Chair, Laneventure, and Maitland-Smith.