Bassett Announces Quarterly Dividend

BASSETT, Va., March 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $.08 per share of outstanding common stock payable on May 29, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 15, 2015.

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, mid-priced home furnishings. With 94 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 1,000 upholstery fabrics, free in-home design visits, and coordinated decorating accessories. Bassett is also growing its traditional wholesale business with more than 600 accounts in the open market, across the United States and internationally. For more information, visit the Company's website at bassettfurniture.com. (BSET-E) 

CONTACT: J. Michael Daniel, Senior Vice
         President and Chief Financial
         Officer
         (276) 629-6614 - Investors

         Jay S. Moore, Director of
         Communications
         (276) 629-6450 - Media

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