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Chest of Drawers, Tallboys & Lowboys NZ

Chest of drawers, tallboy, lowboy, and dresser are all names used for bedroom drawer storage, though tallboys and lowboys refer to specific shapes. Our chest of drawers NZ range covers all three types, in solid wood, MDF, and particleboard finishes, with 2 to 7 drawers depending on the piece.

Tallboy vs Lowboy vs Chest: What's the Difference?

• Tallboy: a taller, narrower chest of drawers, often stacked with smaller drawers on top and larger ones below. Tallboys save floor space by using height rather than width, making them useful for smaller bedrooms.
• Lowboy: a lower, wider chest with fewer drawer rows. Lowboys suit spaces with limited height, such as under a window, or where you want a lower surface for a mirror or decor.
• Chest: a more general term for a straightforward stack of drawers, without the specific height or width emphasis of a tallboy or lowboy.

Whichever term you use, the right choice usually comes down to your room's available floor space versus wall height.

Choosing the Right Size

Our chests of drawers range from 0.6m to 1.6m in width. Narrower units (0.6m–0.8m) suit smaller bedrooms or tighter wall space, while wider units (1.2m–1.6m) offer more surface area and usually more drawers. We also offer chest extension tables — a matching tabletop accessory that sits across two chests placed side by side, turning them into one wider surface, useful as a dressing table top or extra display space.

Choosing a Material

• Solid wood: durable and long-lasting, developing a natural grain over time
• MDF: a smooth, consistent finish that holds paint or veneer well
• Particleboard: a lighter, more budget-friendly option that still holds up to daily use
• Metal accents: add structural support and a modern edge on some models

Drawer Capacity

Our range spans 2 to 7 drawers. Fewer drawers (2–3) suit smaller bedrooms or supplementary storage, while more drawers (5–7) suit a main storage piece for clothing and everyday items. Consider what you're storing — folded clothing generally needs fewer, deeper drawers, while accessories and smaller items are easier to organise across more, shallower drawers.

Why Shop Chest of Drawers at Proferlo

• NZ-wide delivery — dispatched from our Auckland base to homes across New Zealand
• Factory-direct pricing — furniture crafted in-house, keeping chests of drawers affordable without cutting corners
• A range of finishes — oak, claro walnut, elmwood, white, and grey oak to suit any bedroom
• Built for everyday use — practical storage designed to handle daily use