Tallboys

What is a tallboy and why you'll want one

Short on floor space but big on stuff? That's where a tallboy earns its spot.

A tallboy is a tall, narrow chest of drawers built to go up rather than out. Where a standard dresser or lowboy spreads wide across the room, a tallboy stacks drawers vertically. You get serious storage in a slim footprint, and the rest of the floor stays yours.

Our range runs from 4-drawer through to 6-drawer configurations depending on how much you need to stash. Deeper drawers handle bulkier items like jumpers and jeans. Shallower ones up top keep socks, underwear, and accessories organised. Most people underestimate how much a single tallboy holds until they fill one up.

Beyond the bedroom, tallboys work well in hallways, spare rooms, and home offices. A narrow tallboy tucked beside a doorway or into a corner gives you storage you wouldn't have otherwise. They've been a staple in furniture design for centuries, and for good reason.

Tallboy vs chest of drawers

People use these terms interchangeably, and there's a fair bit of overlap. The main difference? A tallboy is taller than it is wide. A standard chest of drawers sits broader and shorter. Both store the same things, but a tallboy favours height over width.

If your bedroom is compact, a tallboy uses vertical space and leaves room around it. Got a bigger room? A wider chest of drawers gives you more surface area on top for a mirror, lamp, or personal items.

Some people use both. A tallboy for everyday clothes, and a lowboy or chest of drawers as a feature piece somewhere else in the room. Our bedroom furniture range covers all of these so you can mix and match.

How to choose a tallboy for your bedroom

Start with what you're storing. If your wardrobe needs backup for folded clothes, bed linen, and everyday bits, a 5-drawer or 6-drawer tallboy handles it without breaking a sweat. For a guest room or kids' room, a 4-drawer design usually does the job.

Materials and finishes that suit your style

Timber tallboys bring natural warmth and work well in Scandi, rustic, and contemporary rooms. Oak finishes pair naturally with timber bed frames and bedside tables for a coordinated look. White tallboys create a fresh, clean feel that suits modern, coastal, and Hamptons-style bedrooms.

We carry contemporary designs with clean lines for minimalist spaces, plus classic styles with more traditional detailing. Whatever your home looks like, there's a tallboy that fits.

Getting the size right

A tallboy should work with what's around it, not dominate the room. Think about ceiling height and wall space. Leave enough clearance so you can open drawers without bumping into the bed or a doorframe. Most tallboys sit comfortably against a standard wall.

When you're setting up a full bedroom, consider how the tallboy sits alongside your other furniture. Matching timber tones across your tallboy, bedside tables, and bed frame pulls a room together without everything being identical.

Keeping your tallboy looking good

A quick wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth keeps timber and painted surfaces clean. Pop coasters on top to avoid rings from drinks or hot mugs, and keep heavy objects off painted finishes to prevent scratches. Simple habits. Your tallboy stays looking fresh for years.

FAQs

What is a tallboy?
A tallboy is a tall, narrow chest of drawers designed for vertical storage. Plenty of drawer space, minimal floor space. That makes it a solid option for compact bedrooms where a wide dresser just won't fit.

What is the difference between a tallboy and a chest of drawers?
A tallboy is taller than it is wide. A standard chest of drawers sits lower and wider. Both do the same job, but a tallboy is better suited to rooms with limited floor space.

How do I choose the right tallboy for my bedroom?
Think about what you need to store, the floor space you've got, and your room's style. A 4-drawer tallboy suits smaller rooms or guest bedrooms. A 5 or 6-drawer model handles a full wardrobe's worth of folded clothing.

What do you put in a tallboy?
Folded clothes, bed linen, towels, accessories, everyday items. Deeper drawers handle bulkier things like knitwear and jeans. Shallower drawers work well for socks, underwear, and smaller bits.

Want to see tallboys up close? Pop into any of our 50+ stores across NSW, VIC, QLD, and ACT. Our cOMFy experts can walk you through styles, finishes, and drawer options so you get a real feel for quality and what'll work in your home. Or browse online and we'll deliver to your door.