8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 23, 2008

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

VIRGINIA	0-209	54-0135270
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File No.)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3525 FAIRYSTONE PARK HIGHWAY BASSETT, VIRGINIA	24055
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 276/629-6000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On July 18, 2008, Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. issued a news release relating to the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend of $.225 per share payable on September 2, 2008, to shareholders of record on August 15, 2008. A copy of the news release announcing this information is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99 News release issued by Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. on July 18, 2008.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
Date: July 23, 2008	By:	/s/ Barry C. Safrit
		Barry C. Safrit
	Title:	Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

	Description
Exhibit No. 99	News release issued by Bassett Furniture Industries on July 18, 2008.

EX-99

Exhibit 99

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.	Barry Safrit, SVP, Finance
P.O. Box 626	(276) 629-6757 – Investors
Bassett, VA 24055
	Jay S. Moore, Dir. of Communications
For Immediate Release	(336) 389-5513 – Media

Bassett Furniture News Release

Bassett Declares Dividend

(Bassett, Va.) – July 18, 2008 – Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: BSET) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.225 per share payable on September 2, 2008, to shareholders of record on August 15, 2008.

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, mid-priced home furnishings. With more than 120 Bassett Furniture Stores, Bassett has leveraged its strong brand name in furniture into a network of corporate and licensed stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly and professional environment for buying furniture and accessories. The most significant growth vehicle for Bassett continues to be the Company’s dedicated retail store program. Bassett’s retail strategy encompasses affordable custom-built furniture that is ready for delivery in the home within 30 days. The stores also feature the latest on-trend furniture styles, more than 800 upholstery fabrics, free in-home design visits, and coordinated decorating accessories. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.bassettfurniture.com. (BSET-E)

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