Note 7 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 25, 2017 USD ($)
Balance	$ 11,588
Balance	11,900
Bassett Home Furnishings, Columbus, Ohio [Member]
Goodwill arising from store acquisition (Note 3)	312
Balance	312
Wholesale Segment [Member]
Balance	4,839
Balance	5,045
Wholesale Segment [Member] | Bassett Home Furnishings, Columbus, Ohio [Member]
Goodwill arising from store acquisition (Note 3)	206
Retail Segment [Member]
Balance	1,820
Balance	1,926
Retail Segment [Member] | Bassett Home Furnishings, Columbus, Ohio [Member]
Goodwill arising from store acquisition (Note 3)	106
Logistical Services [Member]
Balance	4,929
Balance	4,929
Logistical Services [Member] | Bassett Home Furnishings, Columbus, Ohio [Member]
Goodwill arising from store acquisition (Note 3)