1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan of our report dated February 2, 2001, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. incorporated by reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ernst & Young Atlanta, Georgia July 25, 2001 EX 23.1-1