Collection: Chests of Drawers

A chest of drawers is where the folded clothes live — the stuff that doesn't hang. The choice comes down to how it fits the room and how it's built: a tall, narrow tallboy for a tight footprint, a wide lowboy that doubles as a surface, and drawers that actually run smoothly on decent runners. Match the shape to your floor space and the drawer count to your wardrobe.

Tallboy or lowboy?

A tallboy stacks the drawers high on a small footprint — good when floor space is tight but you've got wall height to use. A lowboy (or dresser) spreads wider and lower, giving you a top surface for a lamp, a mirror or a TV, and drawers that are easy to reach without bending. Tight room, go tall; want a surface and easy access, go low and wide.

How many drawers do I need?

Count what you fold. Deep drawers suit jumpers, denim and bulky items; shallow ones suit socks, underwear and t-shirts. A mix of both is the most useful. More drawers means more sorting space but a bigger piece — be honest about how much you actually store before buying the biggest one.

What makes a chest last?

The drawers do the work, so how they run matters most. Metal runners glide more smoothly and take more weight than timber-on-timber, especially in the deep drawers. Check the drawers open fully so you can reach the back, and that the piece feels stable when the top drawers are out — a good chest doesn't tip forward.

What we'd tell a friend

Open and close the drawers in your mind before you buy — metal runners are worth it on the deep ones you'll load with heavy jumpers. And if kids are about, anti-tip straps (or wall-anchoring a tall chest) are cheap insurance.

Common questions

What's the difference between a tallboy and a lowboy?
A tallboy is tall and narrow with drawers stacked high; a lowboy is wide and low with a usable top surface. Same job, different footprint.

How do I stop a chest tipping?
Load the bottom drawers first, don't open several at once, and anchor tall units to the wall — most include a strap or bracket, especially where kids are around.

Do chests of drawers arrive assembled?
Most arrive flat-packed for assembly, with the runners and handles to fit; the listing says what's involved.

Can I pay with Afterpay?
Yes — Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. A $149 chest of drawers works out to four fortnightly payments of about $37.25.

Complete your bedroom

Pair it with a wardrobe for hanging space, bedside tables, and a bed frame to match.

Every chest of drawers ships from our Australian warehouse with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to change your mind.