Note 14 - Revenue Recognition - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 26, 2023	Aug. 27, 2022	Aug. 26, 2023	Aug. 27, 2022
Net sales of furniture and accessories	$ 87,217	$ 118,012	$ 295,434	$ 364,582
Wholesale Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	33,157	47,126	110,386	153,969
Retail Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	52,264	70,886	178,004	210,613
Corporate and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	1,796	0	7,044	0
Bassett Custom Upholstery [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	50,162	69,939	169,688	218,884
Bassett Custom Upholstery [Member] | Wholesale Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	19,985	30,885	68,641	96,636
Bassett Custom Upholstery [Member] | Retail Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	30,177	39,054	101,047	122,248
Bassett Custom Upholstery [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	0	0	0	0
Bassett Leather [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	7,080	7,157	21,038	30,510
Bassett Leather [Member] | Wholesale Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	6,743	6,290	19,630	29,111
Bassett Leather [Member] | Retail Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	337	867	1,408	1,399
Bassett Leather [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	0	0	0	0
Bassett Custom Wood [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	11,261	16,921	39,806	49,208
Bassett Custom Wood [Member] | Wholesale Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	3,564	5,564	12,642	17,207
Bassett Custom Wood [Member] | Retail Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	7,697	11,357	27,164	32,001
Bassett Custom Wood [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	0	0	0	0
Bassett Casegoods [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	9,892	14,791	34,321	38,899
Bassett Casegoods [Member] | Wholesale Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	2,865	4,387	9,473	11,015
Bassett Casegoods [Member] | Retail Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	7,027	10,404	24,848	27,884
Bassett Casegoods [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	0	0	0	0
Accessories, Mattresses and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	8,822	9,204	30,581	27,081
Accessories, Mattresses and Other [Member] | Wholesale Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	0	0	0	0
Accessories, Mattresses and Other [Member] | Retail Segment [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	7,026	9,204	23,537	27,081
Accessories, Mattresses and Other [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Net sales of furniture and accessories	$ 1,796	$ 0	$ 7,044	$ 0