Note 3 - Business Combination - Acquisition of Zenith (Details) - Fair Value of Acquired Business - Zenith Freight Lines [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2015	May. 30, 2015
Fair value of consideration transferred in exchange for 51% of Zenith:
Cash		$ 9,000
Bassett common stock, 89,485 shares, par value $5.00 per share, fair value at closing $18.72 per share		1,675
Note payable		8,436
Total fair value of consideration transferred to seller	$ 19,111	19,111
Less effective settlement of previous amounts payable to Zenith at acquisition		(3,622)
Total fair value of consideration net of effective settlement		15,489
Fair value of Bassett's previous 49% interest in Zenith		16,692
Total fair value of acquired business		$ 32,181