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Tallboys

When the bedroom needs storage but the wall space is tight, go up. Tallboys stack useful drawer space vertically, making them a practical home for clothes and bedroom bits without the width of a dresser. Compare heights, drawers, and finishes.

About tallboys

What a tallboy is and why you need one

A tallboy is basically the overachiever of bedroom furniture. Unlike wide, low dressers, tallboys are vertical units with multiple drawers stacked high, offering plenty of storage without eating up floor space, perfect for bedrooms where every square metre counts.

From underwear and sleepwear to spare linen (and that drawer full of "miscellaneous" you swear you'll sort one day), tallboy drawers help keep the chaos contained.

Got a growing family? This storage solution keeps the kids' clutter under control. Sharing a room? Everyone gets their own drawer (or two). Just need a better home for your overflowing sock collection? We've got you covered. A tall chest of drawers helps keep clutter at bay while doubling as a stylish feature in your bedroom setup.

Styles, colours and options for every bedroom

From chic to classic and everything in between, we've got tallboys for bedrooms of all styles. Love a fresh, airy look? Our white tallboy furniture is a popular pick for coastal or modern interiors, offering a clean and calming vibe. Prefer a more natural, grounded feel? A wooden tallboy adds instant warmth and texture to your space, whether you go for rich walnut tones, oak finishes or something rustic and reclaimed.

Choose from four-drawer, five-drawer or seven-drawer options because we know that your bedroom storage isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Pick the right fit based on your storage needs (and your folding tolerance).

Need a slim design for a snug space? Done. Want something bold that ties the whole room together? Too easy. Whatever your vibe, there’s a tallboy storage unit everyone is going to love right here.

Quality that lasts and looks good doing it

Every tallboy in our collection is designed with durability in mind. From smooth-gliding drawers to solid craftsmanship, our tall dresser drawers are made to go the distance. Whether you’re furnishing a new bedroom or upgrading your storage, you can trust our pieces to keep your everyday items neat, tidy, and easy to reach.

And while it's a standout on its own, a well-chosen tallboy can also help pull your room together, complementing your existing furniture and bringing balance to your layout.

Choosing and anchoring your tallboy

Start with the wall: measure the width and height you have, and leave room for the drawers to open fully without hitting the bed or a door. Then decide how many drawers you need; tallboys with five or more drawers suit a shared or busy bedroom, and the Soho has six, while a design with an open shelf on top, such as the Skyline, keeps everyday items within reach. Check the drawer runners as well, because full-extension and ball-bearing runners, found on designs like the Soho and the Australian-made Airlie, make deep drawers far easier to use. Because a tallboy is tall and heavy when loaded, it should always be anchored to the wall, particularly in homes with young children; our wall anchoring guide explains how.

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