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 16, 2012

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On July 16, 2012 Bassett Furniture Industries issued a news release relating to the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend of $.05 per share on outstanding common stock payable on August 31, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business August 15, 2012.  A copy of the new release this information is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99                New release issued by Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. on July 16, 2012.

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:  July16, 2012	By:	/s/ J. Michael Daniel
	J. Michael Daniel
	Title:    Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Description

Exhibit No. 99           News release issued by Bassett Furniture Industries on July 16, 2012.

EX-99

Exhibit 99

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.	J. Michael Daniel, Vice President
P.O. Box 626	and Chief Accounting Officer
Bassett, VA 24055	(276) 629-6614 – Investors
	Jay S. Moore, Director of
	Communications
For Immediate Release	(276) 629-6450 – Media

Bassett Furniture News Release

Bassett Declares Dividend

(Bassett, Va.) – July 16, 2012 – Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:  BSET) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular dividend of $.05 per share on outstanding common stock payable on August 31, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business August 15, 2012.

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSET), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, mid-priced home furnishings. With 87 company- and licensee - owned 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 environment for buying furniture and accessories. The most significant growth opportunity for Bassett continues to be the Company’s dedicated retail store program. Bassett’s retail strategy includes 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 750 upholstery fabrics, free in-home design visits, and coordinated decorating accessories. For more information, visit the Company’s website at bassettfurniture.com. (BSET-G)

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