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Document And Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
May. 30, 2015
Jun. 19, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC  
Document Type 10-Q  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-28  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   10,868,348
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000010329  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Period End Date May 30, 2015  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2