BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC
10-K405, 1996-02-22
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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                       ----------------------------------

                            WASHINGTON, D.C.   20549

                                   FORM 10-K
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/X/ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
      ACT OF 1934

    For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1995      Commission File No. 0-209

                   BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
                   ------------------------------------------
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

<TABLE>
 <S>                                                       <C>
                  VIRGINIA                                    54-0135270
       -------------------------------                     -------------------
       (State or other jurisdiction of                     (I.R.S. Employer
       incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)

            BASSETT, VIRGINIA                                     24055
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 (Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip Code)
</TABLE>

Registrant's telephone number, including area code             540/629-6000
                                                  ----------------------------

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
<TABLE>
<S>                                                     <C>
                                                        Name of each exchange
Title of each class:                                     on which registered
- --------------------                              ----------------------------
                                                  
    Common Stock ($5.00 par value)                       NASDAQ         
    -----------------------------                 ----------------------------
</TABLE>

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for at least the past 90 days.

                                /X/ Yes   / / No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to
this Form 10-K. / X /

State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the registrant as of December 15,1995.

                 Common Stock, $5.00 par value -- $274,095,000

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

         Common Stock, $5.00 par value -- 13,658,953 at the close of
                      the period covered by this report.

                      DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(1)      Portions of the Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated Annual
         Report to Stockholders for the year ended November 30, 1995 (the
         "Annual Report") are incorporated by reference into Parts I and II of
         this Form 10-K.

(2)      Portions of the Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated definitive
         Proxy Statement for its 1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held
         February 21, 1996, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
         pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
         (the "Proxy Statement") are incorporated by reference into Part III of
         this Form 10-K.
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                                     PART I

ITEM  1. BUSINESS

                  GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS

                  Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated was incorporated
                  under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1930.  The
                  executive offices are located in Bassett, Virginia.

                  In 1995, four manufacturing plants were consolidated into two
                  plants.  The two closed plants will be sold.  The closing of
                  the two plants should have no material effect on the
                  Company's net sales in the future but should reduce overhead
                  costs related to the plants.

                  There have been no material changes in the mode of conducting
                  business in the fiscal year beginning December 1, 1994.

                  INDUSTRY SEGMENT

                  In accordance with the instructions for this item, Bassett
                  Furniture Industries, Incorporated and its subsidiaries, all
                  of which are wholly-owned (Company), is deemed to have been
                  engaged in only one business segment, manufacture and sale of
                  furniture, for the three years ended November 30, 1995.

                  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

                  The Company manufactures and sells a full line of furniture
                  for the home:  bedroom and dining suites and accent pieces;
                  occasional tables, wall and entertainment units; home office
                  systems and computer work stations; upholstered sofas, chairs
                  and love seats (motion and stationary); recliners; and
                  mattresses and box springs.  The Company's products are
                  distributed through a large number of retailers, principally
                  in the United States.  The retailers selling the Company's
                  products include mass merchandisers, department stores,
                  independent furniture stores, chain furniture stores,
                  decorator showrooms, warehouse showrooms, specialty stores
                  and rent-to-own stores.

                  Due to the dramatic changes that took place in the retail
                  home furnishings distribution network, the Company developed
                  the Bassett Gallery Program in the mid-1980's.  In late 1995,
                  an effort was undertaken to rejuvenate the Program with a
                  "quick shipment" inventory stocking system, advertising media
                  development and new gallery design concepts.  In addition,
                  gallery space requirements were expanded from 5,000 to 8,000
                  square feet in each store.  The Company is currently
                  reviewing all existing galleries to ensure that they meet the
                  standards of the Program.  This has led to the elimination of
                  certain galleries and there is the possibility of further
                  deletions in the future.

                  In 1994, the Company introduced the Bassett Direct Plus
                  Program.  A Bassett Direct Plus ("BDP") store is a free
                  standing exclusive Bassett store that will encompass between
                  18,000 and 25,000 square feet of space in the current
                  prototype.  The stores display, in gallerized settings,
                  selected offerings from all Bassett product groups.  These
                  stores are independently owned and operated retail
                  operations, displaying a full range of home fashions and
                  carry no other furniture manufacturer's products.  Bassett
                  supports its "BDP" stores with a greater, more extensive
                  level of service and support which includes fully planned
                  exterior and interior designs, special financing terms,
                  inventory warehousing
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                  commitment, priority on cuttings and shipping, and access to
                  Bassett's EDI link and BassNet.  Currently there are eight
                  "BDP" stores in operation and fifteen are scheduled to be
                  opened in 1996.  "BDP" stores are targeted to become one of
                  the Company's largest customer segments.

                  Raw materials used by the Company are generally available
                  from numerous sources and are obtained principally from
                  domestic sources.  The cost pressures on raw materials
                  continued to be experienced in 1995.  Furthermore, it
                  continued to be very difficult to pass through the incurred
                  cost increases to retail dealers in the form of increased
                  sales prices.

                  The Company's trademark "Bassett" and the names of its
                  marketing divisions and product collections are significant
                  to the conduct of its business.  This importance is due to
                  consumer recognition of the names and identification with the
                  Company's broad range of products.  The Company owns certain
                  patents and licenses that are important in the conduct of the
                  Company's business.

                  The furniture industry is not considered to be a seasonal
                  industry.

                  There are no special practices in the furniture industry, or
                  applicable to the Company, that would have a significant
                  effect on working capital items.

                  The Company is not dependent upon a single customer, the loss
                  of which would have a material adverse effect on the Company.
                  Sales to one customer (J. C. Penney Company) amounted to
                  approximately 14% of gross sales in 1995, 13% in 1994 and 12%
                  in 1993.

                  The Company's backlog of orders believed to be firm was
                  $56,000,000 at November 30, 1995 and $66,500,000 at November
                  30, 1994.  It is expected that the November 30, 1995 backlog
                  will be filled within the 1996 fiscal year.

                  None of the Company's business involves government contracts.

                  The furniture industry is very competitive as there are a
                  large number of manufacturers both within the United States
                  and offshore who compete in the marketplace on the basis of
                  quality of the product, price, delivery and service.  Based
                  on annual sales revenue, the Company is one of the largest
                  furniture manufacturers in the United States.  The Company
                  has been successful in this competitive environment because
                  its products represent excellent values combining price and
                  superior quality and styling; prompt delivery; and quality,
                  courteous service.  Competition from foreign manufacturers is
                  not any more significant in the marketplace today than
                  competition from domestic manufacturers.

                  The furniture industry is considered to be a "fashion"
                  industry subject to constant change to meet the changing
                  consumer preferences and tastes.  As such, the Company is
                  continuously involved in the development of new designs and
                  products.  Due to the nature of these efforts and the close
                  relationship to the manufacturing operations, the costs
                  thereof are considered normal operating costs and are not
                  segregated.

                  The Company is not involved in "traditional" research and
                  development activities.  Neither are there any customer -
                  sponsored research and development activities involving the
                  Company.
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                  In management's view, the Company has complied with all
                  federal, state and local standards in the area of safety,
                  health and pollution and environmental controls.  Compliance
                  with these standards has not had a material adverse effect on
                  past earnings, capital expenditures or competitive position.

                  The Company anticipates increased regulation on the furniture
                  industry from federal and state agencies particularly in the
                  areas of emission of fumes from the furniture finishing
                  processes and emission of particulates into the atmosphere
                  (saw dust and boiler ash).  The Company cannot at this time
                  estimate the impact of compliance with these new, more
                  stringent standards on the Company's operations or costs of
                  compliance.

                  The Company had approximately 7,400 employees at November 30,
                  1995.  

                  FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC OPERATIONS AND EXPORT SALES 

                  The Company has no foreign operations, and its export sales
                  are insignificant.

ITEM  2. PROPERTIES

         The Company owns the following facilities:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      Plant Name                              Location                                  Construction             
         -----------------------------------         ------------------------            ----------------------------------------
         
         <S>                                          <C>                                <C>
         Bassett Furniture                            Bassett, VA                        Brick, frame and concrete
           Company (A)
         J. D. Bassett                                Bassett, VA (2
             Manufacturing Company                      plants)                          Brick, frame and concrete
         Bassett Superior Lines                       Bassett, VA                        Brick, frame, concrete and steel
         Bassett Chair Company                        Bassett, VA                        Brick, frame, concrete and steel
         Bassett Table Company                        Bassett, VA                        Brick and frame
         W. M. Bassett Furniture                      Martinsville, VA                   Brick, frame, concrete and steel
           Company
         Bassett Fiberboard                           Bassett, VA                        Brick, concrete and steel
         Bassett Upholstery                           Newton, NC (4
           Division                                     plants)                          Brick, concrete and steel
                                                      Taylorsville, NC                   Brick, concrete and steel
                                                      Dumas, AR                          Brick, concrete and steel
         Bassett Furniture Industries                 Statesville, NC                    Brick, frame, concrete and steel
           of North Carolina, Inc.
         Bassett of NC - Dublin                       Dublin, GA                         Concrete block and steel
         Bassett of NC - Macon                        Macon, GA                          Brick, concrete and steel
         Bassett Wood Products                        Dumas, AR                          Brick, concrete and steel
         Burkeville Veneer                            Burkeville, VA                     Brick and frame
         National/Mt. Airy                            Mt. Airy, NC                       Brick, concrete and steel
         Weiman Division (B)                          Ramseur, NC                        Concrete block and steel
                                                      Christiansburg, VA                 Metal frame
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
           <S>                                          <C>                                <C>
           E. B. Malone Corporation                     Lake Wales, FL
                                                          (2 plants)                       Concrete block and frame
                                                        Pottstown, PA                      Metal frame
                                                        West Palm Beach, FL                Concrete block and steel
                                                        Walworth, WI                       Concrete block and steel
                                                        Fredericksburg, VA                 Brick and frame
                                                        Chehalis, WA                       Concrete block and metal frame
                                                        Los Angeles, CA                    Concrete block and metal frame
                                                        Los Angeles, CA                    Brick, concrete and steel
                                                        Tipton, MO                         Concrete block and steel
           Impact Furniture (B)                         Hickory, NC (2
                                                          plants and
                                                          warehouse)                       Brick, concrete and steel
           Bassett Motion Division                      Saltillo, MS                       Metal frame
                                                        Booneville, MS (2
                                                           plants)                         Metal frame
</TABLE>

         The Company also owns its general office building in Bassett, Virginia
         (brick, concrete and steel), two warehouses in Bassett, Virginia
         (brick and concrete) and a showroom in High Point, North Carolina
         (brick, concrete and steel).

         In general, these facilities are suitable and are considered to be
         adequate for the continuing operations involved.  All facilities are
         in regular use, except the plants noted below.

         (A)      Plant closed as part of the restructuring program announced
                  in 1990.

         (B)      The Weiman-Ramseur plant and a small Impact Furniture plant
                  are the two aforementioned plants closed in 1995 and
                  held-for-sale.

ITEM  3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         Not applicable

ITEM  4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

         None

                                    PART II

ITEM  5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
         MATTERS

         The information contained in the Annual Report under the caption
         "Other Business Data" - "Market and Dividend Information" with respect
         to number of stockholders, market prices and dividends paid is
         incorporated herein by reference thereto.

ITEM  6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

         The information for the five years ended November 30, 1995, contained
         in the "Other Business Data" in the Annual Report is incorporated
         herein by reference thereto.
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ITEM  7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         The information contained in "Other Business Data" in the Annual
         Report is incorporated herein by reference thereto.

         The change in the level of the Company's net sales has historically
         been principally due to the change in the volume of units sold, as
         contrasted to changes in unit prices.  The Company's net sales have
         fluctuated in recent years owing to the discretionary spending habits
         of consumers and the consumer confidence level.

ITEM  8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

         The following consolidated financial statements of the registrant and
         its subsidiaries, together with the independent auditors' report
         thereon of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP dated December 15, 1995, included in
         the annual report of the registrant to its stockholders for the year
         ended November 30, 1995 are incorporated herein by reference thereto:

                  Consolidated Balance Sheet--November 30, 1995 and 1994

                  Consolidated Statement of Income--Years Ended November 30,
                  1995, 1994 and 1993

                  Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity--Years Ended
                  November 30, 1995, 1994 and 1993

                  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows--Years Ended November
                  30, 1995, 1994 and 1993

                  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

         The information contained in "Other Business Data" for "Quarterly
         Results of Operations" in the Annual Report is incorporated herein by
         reference thereto.

ITEM  9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
         FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

         None
                                    PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS OF THE
         REGISTRANT

         The information contained on pages 2 through 5 of the Proxy Statement
         under the captions "Principal Stockholders and Holdings of Management"
         and "Election of Directors" is incorporated herein by reference
         thereto.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

         The information contained on pages 6 through 12 of the Proxy Statement
         under the captions "Organization and Compensation Committee Report",
         "Stockholder Return Performance Graph", "Executive Compensation", and
         "Supplemental Retirement Income Plan" is incorporated herein by
         reference thereto.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

         The information contained on page 2 of the Proxy Statement under the
         heading "Principal Stockholders and Holdings of Management" is
         incorporated herein by reference thereto.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

         The information contained on page 6 of the Proxy statement under the
         heading OOrganization and Compensation Committee Interlocks and
         Insider ParticipationO is incorporated herein by reference thereto.

                                    PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         (a)      (1)      The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted
                           as a separate section of this report.

                  (2)      All financial statement schedules for which
                           provision is made in the applicable accounting
                           regulations of the Securities and Exchange
                           Commission are not required under the related
                           instructions or are inapplicable and, therefore,
                           have been omitted.

                  (3)      Listing of Exhibits

                            3.      Articles of Incorporation as amended and By
                                    Laws are incorporated herein by reference
                                    to Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
                                    February 28, 1994.
                           
                           13.      The registrant's Annual Report to
                                    Stockholders for the year ended November
                                    30, 1995.*
                           
                           21.      List of subsidiaries of the registrant
                           
                           23.      Consent of experts and counsel
                           
                           27.      Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR filing only)

                  *With the exception of the information incorporated in this
                  Form 10-K by reference thereto, the Annual Report shall not
                  be deemed "filed" as a part of this Form 10-K.

         (b)      No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the last
                  quarter of the registrant's 1995 fiscal year.

         (c)      Exhibits:   The response to this portion of Item 14. is
                  submitted as a separate section of this report.

         (d)      Financial Statement Schedules: All financial statement
                  schedules for which provision is made in the applicable
                  accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange
                  Commission are not required under the related instructions or
                  are inapplicable and, therefore, have been omitted.
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                           ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
                             ITEM 14(a)(1) AND (c)

                          LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                CERTAIN EXHIBITS

                          YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1995


          BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               BASSETT, VIRGINIA
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                                 ITEM 14(a)(1)

         LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE


The following consolidated financial statements of the registrant and its
subsidiaries, included in the annual report of the registrant to its
stockholders for the year ended November 30, 1995 are incorporated herein by
reference:

         Consolidated Balance Sheet--November 30, 1995 and 1994

         Consolidated Statement of Income--Years Ended November 30, 1995, 1994
         and 1993

         Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity--Years Ended November
         30, 1995, 1994 and 1993

         Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows--Years Ended November 30, 1995,
         1994 and 1993

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED (Registrant)

<TABLE>
                 <S>                                                             <C>     
                 By:   /s/ ROBERT H. SPILMAN                                     Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       Robert H. Spilman
                       Chairman of the Board of Directors and
                       Chief Executive Officer
</TABLE>

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, this report has
been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.


<TABLE>
                 <S>                                                             <C>
                 By:   /s/ PETER W. BROWN                                        Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       Peter W. Brown
                       Director


                 By:   /s/ THOMAS E. CAPPS                                       Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       Thomas E. Capps
                       Director


                 By:   /s/ ALAN T. DICKSON                                       Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       Alan T. Dickson
                       Director

                 By:   /s/ PAUL FULTON                                           Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       Paul Fulton
                       Director

                 By:   /s/ WILLIAM H. GOODWIN, JR.                               Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       William H. Goodwin, Jr.
                       Director


                 By:   /s/ GLENN A. HUNSUCKER                                    Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       Glenn A. Hunsucker
                       President and Chief Operating Officer
                          and Director


                 By:   /s/ JAMES W. MCGLOTHLIN                                   Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       James W. McGlothlin 
                       Director
</TABLE>
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                            SIGNATURES -- CONTINUED



<TABLE>
                 <S>                                                             <C>     
                 By:   /s/ THOMAS W. MOSS, JR.                                   Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       Thomas W. Moss, Jr.
                       Director


                 By:   /s/ ALBERT F. SLOAN                                       Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       Albert F. Sloan
                       Director


                 By:   /s/ JOHN W. SNOW                                          Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       John W. Snow
                       Director


                 By:   /s/ PHILIP E. BOOKER                                      Date:   February 21, 1996
                       ---------------------------------------------                     -----------------
                       Philip E. Booker 
                       Vice President and Controller
</TABLE>
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                               Index to Exhibits

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Exhibit
     No.                                                                                        Page No.
     ----                                                                                       --------

       <S>           <C>                                                                         <C>
        3.           Articles of Incorporation as amended and Bylaws -
                     incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q for the fiscal
                     quarter ended February 28, 1994                                               N/A

       13.           Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. Annual Report to
                     Stockholders for the year ended November 30, 1995                           13 - 21

       21.           List of subsidiaries of registrant                                             22

       23.           Consent of Independent Auditors                                                23

       27.           Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR filing only) 
</TABLE>

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Subsidiaries

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS
                                                                                                    NOVEMBER 30,
                                                                                          --------------------------------
                                                                                              1995                 1994
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
<S>                                                                                       <C>                 <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
     Cash and cash equivalents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           $ 51,331,119        $ 42,314,957
     Trade accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful
        accounts (1995- $1,470,000; 1994 - $1,115,000) and discounts  . . . . .             68,591,514          71,936,750
     Inventories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             81,226,607          80,074,811
     Prepaid expenses   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              1,757,658           2,206,736
     Prepaid income taxes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                    -0-             274,675
     Deferred income taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              2,008,000           1,823,000
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                           204,914,898         198,630,929

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
     Buildings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             73,478,686          71,859,549
     Machinery and equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            133,933,234         130,218,793
     Other  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                    -0-             745,477
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                           207,411,920         202,823,819
     Less allowances for depreciation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            158,665,871         152,673,335
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                            48,746,049          50,150,484
     Land   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              4,378,297           4,403,422
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                            53,124,346          54,553,906

OTHER ASSETS
     Investment in securities   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             39,055,319          43,638,983
     Investment in affiliated companies   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             40,398,574          35,080,525
     Other  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              9,227,317           8,593,887
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                            88,681,210          87,313,395
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                          $346,720,454        $340,498,230
                                                                                          ============        ============

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
     Accounts payable   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           $ 29,710,299        $ 29,786,395
     Accrued compensation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              4,778,966           5,215,159
     Income taxes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                902,476                 -0-
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                            35,391,741          35,001,554

DEFERRALS
     Deferred liabilities   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             10,296,244           9,529,784
     Deferred income taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              2,129,000             774,000
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                            12,425,244          10,303,784

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     Common stock, par value $5 a share, 50,000,000 shares authorized   . . . .             68,294,765          70,434,075
     Retained earnings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            225,718,704         221,949,817
     Unrealized holding gains, net of tax   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              4,890,000           2,809,000
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                           298,903,469         295,192,892
                                                                                          ------------        ------------
                                                                                          $346,720,454        $340,498,230
                                                                                          ============        ============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Subsidiaries

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                               YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
                                                                                     ------------------------------------------
                                                                                         1995            1994           1993
                                                                                     ------------   ------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                  <C>            <C>            <C>
NET SALES   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $490,816,681   $510,560,858   $503,770,060
COSTS AND EXPENSES
     COST OF SALES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       407,749,396    419,393,531    413,055,371
     SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        65,938,061     66,044,399     63,472,078
                                                                                     ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                                      473,687,457    485,437,930    476,527,449
                                                                                     ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                         INCOME FROM OPERATIONS        17,129,224     25,122,928     27,242,611
OTHER INCOME, NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        12,999,562      9,657,476      9,270,219
                                                                                     ------------   ------------   ------------
                                      Income before income taxes and cumulative
                                     effect of a change in accounting principle        30,128,786     34,780,404     36,512,830
INCOME TAXES
     FEDERAL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         6,455,000      8,521,000      9,223,000
     STATE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           879,000      1,361,000      1,077,000
     DEFERRED   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (108,000)       (78,000)       344,000
                                                                                     ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                                        7,226,000      9,804,000     10,644,000
                                                                                     ------------   ------------   ------------
            Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle        22,902,786     24,976,404     25,868,830
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .               -0-       (510,200)           -0-
                                                                                     ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                     NET INCOME      $ 22,902,786   $ 24,466,204   $ 25,868,830
                                                                                     ============   ============   ============
     EARNINGS PER SHARE:
           Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.             $1.63          $1.75          $1.79
           Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle  . . . . . . .               -0-           (.04)           -0-
                                                                                     ------------   ------------   ------------
                                                           NET INCOME PER SHARE             $1.63          $1.71          $1.79
                                                                                     ============   ============   ============
</TABLE>


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Subsidiaries

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    COMMON STOCK
                                                              ------------------------   ADDITIONAL    RETAINED      UNREALIZED
                                                                SHARES       AMOUNT        CAPITAL     EARNINGS     HOLDING GAINS
                                                              ----------   -----------    --------   ------------   -------------
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>            <C>        <C>             <C>
BALANCE, DECEMBER 1, 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11,535,342   $57,676,710    $    -0-   $216,144,734    $      -0-
     Net income   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            -             -           -     25,868,830             -
     Cash dividends   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            -             -           -    (11,358,213)            -
     Exercise of stock options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       24,124       120,620     422,784              -             -
     5 for 4 stock split distributed May, 1993  . . . . . .    2,888,735    14,443,675           -    (14,443,675)            -
                                                              ----------   -----------    --------   ------------    ----------
BALANCE, NOVEMBER 30, 1993  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14,448,201    72,241,005     422,784    216,211,676           -0-
     Net income   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            -             -           -     24,466,204             -
     Cash dividends   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            -             -           -    (11,411,357)            -
     Purchase and retirement of common stock  . . . . . . .     (361,386)   (1,806,930)   (422,784)    (7,316,706)            -
     Initial recognition of unrealized holding gains  . . .            -             -           -              -     2,809,000
                                                              ----------   -----------    --------   ------------    ----------
BALANCE, NOVEMBER 30, 1994  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14,086,815    70,434,075         -0-    221,949,817     2,809,000
     Net income   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            -             -           -     22,902,786             -
     Cash dividends   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            -             -           -    (11,196,755)            -
     Purchase and retirement of common stock  . . . . . . .     (429,701)   (2,148,505)    (39,538)    (7,937,144)            -
     Issuance of Common Stock to non-employee directors   .        1,839         9,195      39,538              -             -
     Net change in unrealized holding gains   . . . . . . .            -             -           -              -     2,081,000
                                                              ----------   -----------    --------   ------------    ----------
BALANCE, NOVEMBER 30, 1995  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13,658,953   $68,294,765    $    -0-   $225,718,704    $4,890,000
                                                              ==========   ===========    ========   ============    ==========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
<PAGE>   3
                                                                   Page 15 of 23


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Subsidiaries

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                               YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
                                                                                      -----------------------------------------
                                                                                         1995           1994            1993
                                                                                      -----------    -----------    -----------
<S>                                                                                <C>            <C>            <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net income   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $22,902,786    $24,466,204    $25,868,830
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
        provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         8,606,985      8,799,199      8,984,279
  Equity in unremitted income of affiliated companies  . . . . . . . . . . .        (4,986,109)    (4,463,683)    (3,945,899)
  Provision for losses on trade accounts receivable  . . . . . . . . . . . .           606,616        844,483        434,450
  Net  gain from sales of investment securities    . . . . . . . . . . . . .        (4,141,605)      (518,851)      (695,247)
  Net gain from sales of property,
        plant and equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              (815)       (25,683)      (317,964)
  Deferred income taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (108,000)       432,200        344,000
  Changes in deferred liabilities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           766,460        917,206        744,216
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
        Trade accounts receivable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         2,738,620      2,184,068     (1,041,227)
        Other receivables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           (31,192)      (362,506)     1,610,931
        Inventories and prepaid expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (702,718)    (9,832,105)    (5,707,633)
        Accounts payable and accrued compensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (512,289)     2,872,754     (2,547,243)
        Income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         1,177,151     (1,624,711)    (1,300,760)
                                                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------
                                   NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES        26,315,890     23,688,575     22,430,733
  
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        (7,226,110)    (9,999,040)    (6,235,233)
  Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment   . . . . . . . . . .            49,500        121,011        382,833
  Purchases of investment securities   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        (4,072,445)    (9,893,116)    (9,866,962)
  Proceeds from sales of investment securities   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        16,156,714      7,595,629      7,522,647
  Dividends from affiliated company  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         1,089,505      1,089,505        272,376
  Additional investment in affiliated company  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        (1,100,000)           -0-            -0-
  Investment in corporate owned life insurance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (920,260)    (2,598,314)      (731,672)
  Other  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            (3,423)       310,928       (187,425)
                                                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------
                         NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES         3,973,481    (13,373,397)    (8,843,436)
  
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Issuance of Common Stock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            48,733            -0-        543,404
  Purchase of common stock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (10,125,187)    (9,546,420)           -0-
  Cash dividends   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (11,196,755)   (11,411,357)   (11,358,213)
                                                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------
                                       NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES       (21,273,209)   (20,957,777)   (10,814,809)
                                                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------
  
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        9,016,162    (10,642,599)     2,772,488

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       42,314,957     52,957,556     50,185,068
                                                                                    -----------    -----------    -----------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $51,331,119    $42,314,957    $52,957,556
                                                                                   ===========    ===========    ===========
- -------------------------

Income tax payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $ 6,156,849    $11,506,711    $11,600,760
                                                                                   ===========    ===========    ===========
Interest payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $ 3,135,841    $   648,923    $   599,313
                                                                                   ===========    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
<PAGE>   4
                                                                   Page 16 of 23


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Subsidiaries

A.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All significant intercompany
balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all temporary, highly liquid investments with a maturity
of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amount
approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these investments.

Trade Accounts Receivable

The Company has only one business segment, the manufacture and sale of
household furniture. Substantially all of the Company's trade accounts
receivable are due from retailers in this market. The Company performs on-going
evaluations of its customers' credit worthiness and, generally, requires no
collateral.

Inventories

All inventories are valued at last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost which is not in
excess of market.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed
generally by accelerated methods.

Investment in Securities

The Company classifies its investment in securities as available-for-sale,
which are reported at fair value. The Company adopted the provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities (Statement 115) at December 1, 1993.
Under Statement 115 unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related tax
effect, on available-for-sale securities are excluded from income and are
reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Realized gains and
losses from securities classified as available-for-sale are included in income
and are determined using the specific identification method for ascertaining
the cost of securities sold.

Investment in Affiliated Companies

The equity method of accounting is used for the investment in affiliated
companies. The carrying amounts approximate the Company's equity in their
underlying net assets.

Investment in Corporate Owned Life Insurance

Investment in corporate owned life insurance policies is recorded net of policy
loans and is included in other assets. The net life insurance expense, which
includes premiums and interest on cash surrender borrowings, net of increases
in cash surrender values, is included in other income.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from sales is recognized when the goods are shipped to the customer.
Sales to one customer, as a percent of gross sales, amounted to 14% in 1995,
13% in 1994 and 12% in 1993.

Income Taxes

For 1995 and 1994, deferred income taxes were determined based on the
difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse. The Company had previously determined
income tax expense under the deferred method, whereby timing differences were
recorded at the tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences arose
and were not adjusted for tax rate changes.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares
outstanding. All share and per share data has been adjusted to reflect the 5
for 4 stock split in 1993.

B.   INVENTORIES (in millions)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             November 30,
                                                      ---------------------------
                                                       1995                 1994
                                                      ------               ------
<S>                                                   <C>                  <C>
Finished goods                                        $ 46.5               $ 45.2
Work in process                                         16.2                 15.6
Raw materials and supplies                              45.3                 44.6
                                                      ------               ------
     Total inventories on FIFO cost method             108.0                105.4
LIFO adjustment                                         26.8                 25.3
                                                      ------               ------
                                                      $ 81.2               $ 80.1
                                                      ======               ======
</TABLE>

C.   INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES

Information on investment in securities by major security type: (in millions)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                November 30, 1995
                             -----------------------------------------------------
                                              Gross          Gross
                                           Unrealized     Unrealized
                                             Holding        Holding         Fair
                               Cost           Gains         Losses          Value
                             -------        ---------     ----------       -------
<S>                           <C>             <C>            <C>            <C>
Equity securities             $21.1           $8.4           $1.0           $28.5
Mutual funds                    3.9            0.4            -0-             4.3
Municipal securities            5.1            -0-            -0-             5.1
Other                           1.1            0.1            -0-             1.2
                              -----           ----           ----           -----
                              $31.2           $8.9           $1.0           $39.1
                              =====           ====           ====           =====
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                November 30, 1994
                             -----------------------------------------------------
                                              Gross          Gross
                                           Unrealized     Unrealized
                                             Holding        Holding         Fair
                               Cost           Gains         Losses          Value
                             -------        ---------     ----------       -------
<S>                           <C>             <C>            <C>            <C>
Equity securities             $26.5           $6.6           $2.2           $30.9
Mutual funds                    5.6            0.4            0.1             5.9
Municipal securities            5.0            -0-            0.1             4.9
Other                           2.0            -0-            0.1             1.9
                              -----           ----           ----           -----
                              $39.1           $7.0           $2.5           $43.6
                              =====           ====           ====           =====
</TABLE>

Maturities of the municipal securities are within five years.
<PAGE>   5
                                                                   Page 17 of 23


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Subsidiaries

D.   INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES

The Company has an equity interest in a company which leases exhibition space
to furniture and accessory manufacturers and an equity interest in a
manufacturer of particleboard for use principally in the furniture industry.
The Company's share of income from operations and net income from these
affiliates is as follows: (in millions)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1995           1994           1993
                                              ----           ----           ----
<S>                                           <C>            <C>            <C>
Income from operations                        $8.3           $7.3           $7.0
Net income                                     5.0            4.5            3.9
</TABLE>

E.   INCOME TAXES

Effective December 1, 1993, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and has
reported the cumulative effect of the change in the method of accounting for
income taxes in the financial statements for 1994, in the amount of $510,200.
The principal cause of this adjustment was due to the basis difference of an
acquisition made in prior years which was accounted for as a purchase
transaction.

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax
rate, as a percentage of pretax income, is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1995           1994           1993
                                              ----           ----           ----
<S>                                           <C>            <C>            <C>
Statutory federal income tax rate             35.0%          35.0%          35.0%
Dividends received exclusion                  (1.7)          (1.6)          (1.5)
Tax exempt interest                           (2.4)          (1.7)          (1.5)
Tax credits                                   (0.2)          (0.8)          (1.1)
Unremitted affiliate income                   (4.5)          (3.4)          (2.9)
State income tax, net of
 federal benefit                               1.9            2.5            2.0
Corporate owned life insurance                (2.7)          (1.3)           -0-
Other                                         (1.4)          (0.5)          (0.8)
                                              ----           ----           ----
Effective tax rate                            24.0%          28.2%          29.2%
                                              ====           ====           ====
</TABLE>

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions
of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at November 30, are
presented below: (in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1995           1994
                                                             ----           ----
<S>                                                        <C>            <C>
Deferred tax assets:
  Accrued retirement benefits                              $3,901         $3,584
  Provision for doubtful accounts                             596            518
  Insurance claims and reserves                             1,359          1,141
  Excess of tax over financial statement
    basis of investment securities                            603            647
  Other                                                       450            756
                                                           ------         ------
    Total gross deferred tax assets                         6,909          6,646
    Less valuation allowance                                  -0-            -0-
                                                           ------         ------
    Net deferred tax assets                                 6,909          6,646

                                                             1995           1994
                                                           ------         ------
Deferred tax liabilities:
  Unremitted affiliate income                              $2,243         $1,917
  Excess of financial statement over tax
    basis of property, plant and equipment                  1,508          1,534
  Unrealized holding gains and losses                       3,000          1,722
  Other                                                       279            424
                                                           ------         ------
    Total gross deferred tax liabilities                    7,030          5,597
                                                           ------         ------
    Net deferred tax (liability) asset                     $ (121)        $1,049
                                                           ======         ======
</TABLE>

Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future
taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible,
management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the
benefits of the deferred tax assets.

The provision for deferred income taxes in 1993 is comprised of the following:
(in thousands)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                          <C>
Special credits                                              $190
Unremitted affiliate income                                   331
Accrued retirement benefits                                  (280)
Depreciation                                                 (114)
Other                                                         217
                                                             ----
                                                             $344
                                                             ====
</TABLE>

F.   RETIREMENT PLANS

The Company has a qualified defined contribution plan (Employee
Savings/Retirement Plan) which covers all employees, with over one year
service, who elect to participate and have fulfilled the necessary service
requirements. Employee contributions to the Plan are matched by the Company at
the rate of 115% of the first 2% through 5% of the employee's contribution,
based on seniority. The Plan incorporates provisions of Section 401(k) of the
Internal Revenue Code. The expense for the Plan for 1995, 1994 and 1993,
amounted to approximately $2,395,000, $2,444,000 and $2,337,000, respectively.

The Company has a supplemental retirement Income Plan that covers certain
senior executives and provides additional retirement and death benefits. Also,
the Company has a Deferred Compensation Plan for certain senior executives
which provides for voluntary deferral of compensation, otherwise payable. The
unfunded future liability of the Company under these Plans is included in
deferred liabilities.

G.   STOCK OPTION PLANS

In 1994, the stockholders approved the 1993 Long Term Incentive Plan for key
employees of the Company. The Company has reserved for issuance 450,000 shares
of common stock pursuant to the Plan. Options granted under the Plan may be for
such terms and exercised at such times as determined at the time of grant by
the Organization and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. No
options to purchase shares of Common Stock were granted in 1995. Options to
purchase 68,650 shares of Common Stock were granted in 1994 at $26.25 per
share, the fair market value at date of grant. No options were exercised in
1995 or 1994. Additionally, the Plan includes provisions for the granting of
stock appreciation rights and certain restricted awards. No stock appreciation
rights or restricted stock awards were granted in 1995 or 1994.
<PAGE>   6
                                                                   Page 18 of 23


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Subsidiaries

G.   STOCK OPTION PLANS - CONTINUED

Also in 1994, the stockholders approved the 1993 Stock Plan for Non-Employee
Directors. Pursuant to this Plan, 75,000 shares of Common Stock have been
reserved. Under terms of the Plan, each non-employee director will
automatically be granted an option to purchase 500 shares of Common Stock on
April 1 of each year beginning on April 1, 1994. Options to purchase 4,500
shares of Common Stock were granted in 1995 and 1994 at $26.50 and $27.75 per
share, respectively, the fair market value at date of grant. No options were
exercised in 1995 or 1994.

The Company's 1982 Stock Option Plan terminated in 1993. Stock option activity
during 1993, 1994 and 1995 follows: (adjusted for the stock split in 1993)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                Number of       Option price
                                                 shares           per share
                                                ---------      ---------------
<S>                                             <C>            <C>
Outstanding at December 1, 1992                 165,937            $28.00
  Granted in 1993                               174,063            $37.40
  Exercised in 1993                             (51,783)           $28.00
  Cancelled in 1993                                 -0-               -
                                                -------

Outstanding at November 30, 1993                288,217        $28.00 - $37.40
  Granted in 1994                                73,150        $26.25 - $27.75
  Exercised in 1994                                 -0-               -
  Cancelled in 1994                             (16,150)       $26.25 - $37.40
                                                -------

Outstanding at November 30, 1994                345,217        $26.25 - $37.40
  Granted in 1995                                 4,500            $26.50
  Exercised in 1995                                 -0-               -
  Cancelled in 1995                             (17,292)       $26.25 - $37.40
                                                -------

Outstanding at November 30, 1995                332,425        $26.25 - $37.40
                                                =======

Exercisable at November 30, 1995                251,923        $26.25 - $37.40
Exercisable at November 30, 1994                200,128        $26.25 - $37.40
Exercisable at November 30, 1993                 93,743        $28.00 - $37.40
</TABLE>


H. OTHER INCOME, NET (in millions)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             1995           1994           1993
                                            ------         ------         ------
<S>                                          <C>             <C>            <C>
Equity in unremitted income
  of affiliated companies                    $ 5.0           $4.5           $3.9
Dividends                                      2.2            2.3            2.2
Interest (principally tax exempt)              2.4            1.7            1.6
Net gain from sales of investment
  securities                                   4.1            0.5            0.7
Net gain from sales of property,
  plant and equipment                          -0-            -0-            0.3
Corporate owned life insurance,
  net of interest expense                     (1.7)          (0.2)          (0.4)
Contributions                                 (0.1)          (0.2)          (0.6)
Other                                          1.1            1.1            1.6
                                             -----           ----           ----
                                             $13.0           $9.7           $9.3
                                             =====           ====           ====
</TABLE>

Interest expense on corporate owned life insurance policy loans was $3.9
million in 1995, $1.4 million in 1994 and $.6 million in 1993.
<PAGE>   7
                                                                   Page 19 of 23


                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Board of Directors
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Bassett
Furniture Industries, Incorporated and subsidiaries as of November 30, 1995 and
1994, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended November
30, 1995. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Bassett Furniture
Industries, Incorporated and subsidiaries as of November 30, 1995 and 1994, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in
the three-year period ended November 30, 1995 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.

As discussed in notes A and E, the Company adopted the provisions of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes," and Statement No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and
Equity Securities," in 1994.

                                             /s/ KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP



Greensboro, North Carolina
December 15, 1995

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                                                                   Page 20 of 23




OTHER BUSINESS DATA
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Subsidiaries


SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1995            1994           1993           1992           1991
<S>                                              <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>             <C>
Net Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $490,816,681   $510,560,858   $503,770,060   $473,401,341    $401,616,062
Cost of Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       407,749,396    419,393,531    413,055,371    385,294,583     331,139,815
Income Before Income Taxes  . . . . . . . .        30,128,786     34,780,404     36,512,830     39,266,698      26,873,028
Income Taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         7,226,000      9,804,000     10,644,000     11,774,000       7,030,000
Net Income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        22,902,786     24,466,204     25,868,830     27,492,698      19,843,028
Net Income Per Share  . . . . . . . . . . .           1.63           1.71           1.79           1.91            1.37
Cash Dividends Declared . . . . . . . . . .        11,196,755     11,411,357     11,358,213      9,205,978       7,705,563
Cash Dividends Per Share  . . . . . . . . .            .80            .80            .78            .64             .53
Total Assets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       346,720,454    340,498,230    330,677,879    318,583,145     291,259,296
Current Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        5.79 to 1      5.67 to 1      6.07 to 1      5.22 to 1       6.95 to 1
Book Value Per Share  . . . . . . . . . . .          21.88          20.96          19.99          18.99           17.72
Weighted Average Number of Shares . . . . .        14,052,794     14,294,803     14,440,341     14,416,534      14,450,385
</TABLE>


QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          1995
                                                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    FIRST          SECOND        THIRD           FOURTH
                                                                ------------   ------------   ------------    ------------
<S>                                                             <C>            <C>            <C>             <C>
Net Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $123,550,551   $119,018,005   $119,183,765    $129,064,360
Gross Profit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       20,621,989     19,321,610     20,711,678      22,412,008
Net Income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        4,896,346      4,976,750      5,781,291       7,248,399
  Per Share   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          .35            .35            .41             .52
</TABLE>



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          1994
                                                                ----------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    FIRST          SECOND        THIRD           FOURTH
                                                                ------------   ------------   ------------    ------------
<S>                                                             <C>            <C>            <C>             <C>
Net Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $121,664,291   $134,639,355   $124,967,415    $129,289,797
Gross Profit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       19,836,837     25,797,650     21,507,700      24,025,140
Income Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change  . . .        4,730,413      7,679,398      4,589,051       7,977,542
Net Income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        4,220,213      7,679,398      4,589,051       7,977,542
  Per Share
    Before Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change . . . . . .         .33            .53            .32             .57
    Net Income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         .29            .53            .32             .57
</TABLE>


MARKET AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION

The Company's common stock is traded on the over-the-counter market and is
listed on the NASDAQNational Market System.The Company had approximately 2,200
stockholders at November 30, 1995. The range of high and low market prices and
dividends declared for the last two fiscal years are listed below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            Market Prices of Common Stock        Dividends Declared
                        -------------------------------------    ------------------
  QUARTER                       1995                1994           1995      1994
  -------               -----------------    ----------------      ----      ----

                          HIGH      LOW       HIGH       LOW

  <S>                   <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>
  First                 $30.25     $27.25    $36.75    $28.75      $.20      $.20
  Second                 29.25      25.50     29.50     25.50       .20       .20
  Third                  29.25      24.00     29.75     26.63       .20       .20
  Fourth                 25.75      20.13     30.25     26.06       .20       .20
</TABLE>

(All market information and per share data has been restated to reflect the 5
for 4 stock split in 1993 and the 3 for 2 stock split in 1992)
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                                                                   Page 21 of 23


OTHER BUSINESS DATA - CONTINUED
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Subsidiaries


MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

Major components of net income expressed as a percentage of net sales were as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1995           1994           1993
                                               ----           ----           ----
<S>                                            <C>            <C>            <C>
Cost of sales                                  83.1%          82.2%          82.0%
Gross profit                                   16.9           17.8           18.0
S G & A expenses                               13.4           12.9           12.6
Income from operations                          3.5            4.9            5.4
Other income, net                               2.6            1.9            1.8
Income before income taxes                      6.1            6.8            7.2
Income taxes                                    1.4            1.9            2.1
Accounting change                               -0-            0.1            -0-
Net income                                      4.7            4.8            5.1
</TABLE>

NET SALES

Net sales for 1995 compared to 1994 and 1993 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1995           1994           1993
                                               ----           ----           ----
<S>                                          <C>            <C>            <C>
Net sales (in millions)                      $490.8         $510.6         $503.8
Percentage change from prior year              (3.9)%          1.3%           6.4%
</TABLE>

Net sales increased at the Bedding Division in 1995 over 1994 levels, however
this increase was offset by decreased sales in the Motion, National/Mt. Airy
and Impact Divisions. The other Divisions remained level with 1994. The
majority of the sales increase from 1993 to 1994 came from the Table Division
with other Divisions reporting flat sales. The increase from 1992 to 1993 was
evenly spread throughout all Divisions.

COSTS AND EXPENSES

Cost of sales increased approximately 90 basis points in 1995 over 1994
primarily because of increases in the cost of raw materials which could not be
passed through to the retail sector by increasing selling prices. Cost of sales
remained level in 1994 and 1993.  During each of the three years ending in
1995, the relationship of each cost component comprising cost of sales remained
relatively constant: materials (50% - 1995; 49% - 1994 and 1993); labor (21%);
production overhead (12%).

Selling, general and administrative costs increased approximately 50 basis
point in 1995 over 1994 principally due to increased costs associated with the
efforts to gain market share (marketing and merchandising costs in general, and
expenses incurred in Bassett Direct Plus and our Bassett Gallery Program).
These costs remained largely steady during 1994 and 1993.

OTHER INCOME, NET

Note H in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements discloses the
components of other income.

INCOME TAXES

The effective tax rate for 1995 was 24.0%, down from 28.2% and 29.2% in 1994
and 1993, respectively. The Company adopted the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," in 1994
and reported the cumulative effect of the change in accounting for income taxes
in the amount of $510,200 in the 1994 financial statements. Note E in the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements contains complete disclosure of the
Company's income tax status.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:

Cash provided by operating activities has increased in the last three years
($26.3 million in 1995, $23.7 million in 1994 and $22.4 million in 1993). The
growth in inventories in 1994 and 1993 barred additional generation of cash.
The increase in inventory levels is closely monitored and controlled by senior
management.

Traditionally, the Company has purchased (rather than leased) its capital
equipment requirements. During 1995, $7.2 million was expended for new
equipment and facilities. A comparison of purchases of property, plant and
equipment and depreciation charges follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1995           1994           1993
                                               ----           ----           ----
<S>                                            <C>           <C>             <C>
Purchases of property, plant and
  equipment (in millions)                      $7.2          $10.0           $6.2
Depreciation charges (in millions)              8.6            8.8            9.0
</TABLE>

The Company continued to repurchase its Common Stock in 1995, purchasing
429,701 shares at an average cost of $23.56 or a total expenditure of $10.1
million. This follows the repurchase of 361,386 shares in 1994 at an average
cost of $26.42 or a total expenditure of $9.5 million.

The current ratio was 5.79 to 1 and 5.67 to 1 at November 30, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. Working capital was $170 million and $164 million at November 30,
1995 and 1994, respectively.

Cash provided by operating activities is expected to be adequate for normal
future cash requirements.

There were no material commitments for capital expenditures at November 30,
1995. Capital expenditures made in the future for normal expansion are
anticipated to be made from funds generated by operating activities.

The Company has never used the debt or equity markets as sources of funds or
capital.

The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared on the basis of
historical dollars and are not intended to show the impact of inflation or
changing prices. Neither inflation nor changing prices has had a material
effect on the Company's consolidated financial position and results of
operations in prior years.


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                                                                   Page 22 of 23





                       EXHIBIT 21 - LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES

                  (a)      Bassett Furniture Industries of North Carolina Inc.
                           (North Carolina corporation)

                  (b)      E.B. Malone Corporation (Delaware corporation)

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                                                                   Page 23 of 23





                                   Exhibit 23

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


Board of Directors
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated
Bassett, Virginia


We consent to incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Nos.
33-52405 and 33-52407) on FormES-8 of Bassett Furniture Industries,
Incorporated and subsidiaries of our report dated   December 15, 1995, relating
to the consolidated balance sheets of Bassett Furniture Industries,
Incorporated and subsidiaries as of November 30, 1995 and 1994 and the related
consolidated statements of income, stockholdersG equity and cash flows for each
of the years in the three-year period ended November 30, 1995 which report is
incorporated by reference in the November 30, 1995 annual report on the Form
10-K of Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and subsidiaries.

As discussed in notes A and E to the consolidated financial statements, the
Company adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statement No. 109, OAccounting for Income Taxes,O and Statement No. 115,
OAccounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,O in 1994.




                                                           KPMG Peat Marwick LLP


Greensboro, North Carolina
February 21, 1996

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