Chest of Drawers & Tallboys

Quality Bedroom Storage, Built to Last

A well-chosen chest of drawers or tallboy does more than hold clothes — it anchors the room, keeps everyday essentials within easy reach, and quietly lifts the look of the bedroom. Our range is curated for Australian homes, with drawer layouts and finishes to suit every room, whether you're outfitting a compact Brisbane apartment, a Gold Coast family home or a coastal build across South-East Queensland.

Tallboy or Chest of Drawers?

The terms get used interchangeably, but they're genuinely different pieces. Here's how we describe them in the showroom:

How to Choose the Right Size for Your Room

Compact bedrooms & apartments

If floor space is tight, a slim tallboy is almost always the smarter choice — look for widths around 60–80 cm and prioritise vertical drawer storage. Leave at least 70 cm of clearance in front so drawers open fully without hitting a bed, door or bedside table.

Standard main bedrooms

A 5- or 6-drawer chest around 90–110 cm wide gives generous storage without dominating the room. It pairs naturally with a queen or king wooden bed frame.

Master suites & larger rooms

For bigger spaces, consider a wide 6-drawer chest, or pair a tallboy with a matching chest for a built-in feel. This works especially well in a coordinated queen bedroom suite or king bedroom suite.

Materials & Construction: What Actually Matters

Not all chests are built equally, and the difference usually shows up after a year or two of daily use. When comparing pieces, these details are worth checking:

Solid timber vs engineered wood

Solid timber (oak, acacia, pine, mango, mindi) offers the best long-term durability and ages with character — browse our dedicated wooden tallboys for natural-timber options. Quality engineered wood with a veneer finish is lighter and more affordable and can still look excellent — just check the carcass is structurally sound and the drawer bases are thick enough not to sag.

Drawer runners

Metal ball-bearing runners or soft-close mechanisms are a clear quality indicator. Wooden runners suit heritage-style pieces but tend to wear faster under daily use.

Dovetail & box joinery

Dovetail or properly box-joined drawers show the maker has invested in the build. Stapled corners are a shortcut — fine for occasional use, less reliable long-term.

How Many Drawers Do You Actually Need?

A useful rule of thumb: count the categories of things you fold — t-shirts, jumpers, jeans, activewear, underwear, socks, sleepwear — and aim for one drawer per two categories. For most adults that's 5–6 drawers; couples sharing a single chest usually want 6–7; kids' rooms and guest rooms are well served by a compact 3- or 4-drawer unit.

Measuring, Delivery & Care

Before you buy

Measure the wall width, the ceiling height (for taller tallboys) and the clearance for drawers to open fully. Check doorways, stairwells and lift access too — a tall chest that won't fit through the front door is a common and avoidable headache.

Delivery across South-East Queensland

You can pick up from our Rocklea warehouse. Delivery is free within 10 km* of our Rocklea warehouse, with paid delivery across the rest of South-East Queensland; see our delivery costs and terms. *Eligible items only, when you pay outright (not with pay later). Our five showrooms are in Rocklea, Virginia, Bundall, Ipswich and Beenleigh; ask which one has the piece you like on display. Not every piece is on every showroom floor, so check which store has the one you want before you visit.

Caring for your chest of drawers

Dust weekly with a soft, dry cloth and keep the piece out of strong afternoon sun, which can fade timber finishes over time. For timber surfaces, a light furniture wax or conditioner every six months keeps the finish even.

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Explore the Rest of Your Bedroom

Build a complete, considered bedroom with our coordinated ranges: bed frames in timber, fabric, PU leather and metal; bedside tables to pair with your chest or tallboy; dressers with mirror for getting-ready storage; storage beds for extra under-bed space; wooden bed frames in solid and engineered timber; and ready-matched bedroom suites.

Browse the chests & tallboys above, explore wooden tallboys, or complete the room with bedside tables, black bedside tables, dressers, a bedroom mirror and bedroom suites — or browse our kids bedroom furniture range for a child's room.