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Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Nov. 24, 2012
Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items]  
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions $ 711us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination (359)us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination
Wholesale Segment [Member]  
Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items]  
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions 719us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= bset_WholesaleSegmentMember
Retail Segment [Member]  
Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items]  
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions 351us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= bset_RetailSegmentMember
Demolition of Closed Facility [Member] | Bassett [Member]  
Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items]  
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions 203us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= bset_DemolitionOfClosedFacilityMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= bset_BassettMember
Demolition of Closed Facility [Member]  
Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items]  
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions 588us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= bset_DemolitionOfClosedFacilityMember
Write-down Of Closed Facility [Member] | Mt. Airy [Member]  
Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items]  
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions 385us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= bset_WritedownOfClosedFacilityMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= bset_Mt.AiryMember
Write-off of Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Richmond [Member]  
Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items]  
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions 123us-gaap_RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= bset_Write-offOfLeaseholdImprovementsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis
= bset_RichmondMember
Lease Exit [Member]  
Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items]  
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination (228)us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= bset_LeaseExitMember
Previously Closed Retail Locations [Member]  
Note 15 - Restructuring, Asset Impairment, and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items]  
Gain (Loss) on Contract Termination $ (131)us-gaap_GainLossOnContractTermination
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= bset_PreviouslyClosedRetailLocationsMember