Note 20 - Revenue Recognition - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Nov. 26, 2022	Nov. 27, 2021	Nov. 28, 2020
Net sales of furniture and accessories		$ 485,601	$ 430,886	$ 337,672
Bassett Custom Upholstery [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		288,320	244,972	184,728
Bassett Leather [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		37,660	36,383	22,813
Bassett Custom Wood [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		65,742	55,010	48,624
Bassett Casegoods [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		55,774	60,036	49,447
Accessories, Mattresses and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	[1]	38,105	34,485	32,060
Furniture and Accessories [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		485,601	430,886	337,672
Wholesale Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		198,680	183,059	125,728
Wholesale Segment [Member] | Bassett Custom Upholstery [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		124,565	105,445	71,840
Wholesale Segment [Member] | Bassett Leather [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		35,953	36,157	20,487
Wholesale Segment [Member] | Bassett Custom Wood [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		22,534	24,079	19,682
Wholesale Segment [Member] | Bassett Casegoods [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		15,628	17,378	13,719
Wholesale Segment [Member] | Accessories, Mattresses and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	[1]	0	0	0
Wholesale Segment [Member] | Furniture and Accessories [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		198,680	183,059	125,728
Retail Segment [Member] | Bassett Custom Upholstery [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		163,755	139,527	112,888
Retail Segment [Member] | Bassett Leather [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		1,707	226	2,326
Retail Segment [Member] | Bassett Custom Wood [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		43,208	30,931	28,942
Retail Segment [Member] | Bassett Casegoods [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		40,146	42,658	35,728
Retail Segment [Member] | Accessories, Mattresses and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	[1]	38,105	34,485	32,060
Retail Segment [Member] | Furniture and Accessories [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories		$ 286,921	$ 247,827	$ 211,944

[1] Includes the sale of goods other than Bassett-branded products, such as accessories and bedding, and also includes the sale of furniture protection plans.