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Linen Chest

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Linen Chest is a Canadian, family-owned home goods retailer founded in 1961 by Sylvia Leibner, offering bedding, bath, kitchen, home decor and more.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Linen Chest is a Canadian, family-owned home goods retailer. It began in 1961 when Sylvia Leibner founded the first Linen Chest location on Queen Mary Street in Montreal, aiming to create a store where everything needed to make a home beautiful could be found under one roof. The company has grown into a Canadian brand with over 35 locations nationwide and remains owned and operated by the Leibner family. Its product departments include Bedding, Bath & Spa, Home Decor, Window Decor, Small Appliances, Kitchen, Tabletop & Bar, Mattresses and Gifts.

History

Linen Chest began with a woman's vision. In 1961, Sylvia Leibner set out to create a store where everything needed to make a home beautiful could be found under one roof. What started as a small boutique on Queen Mary Road in Montreal has grown into a beloved Canadian brand, with over 35 locations nationwide—still proudly owned and operated by the Leibner family today. The company's history includes expanding its offering to custom window treatments, tablecloths, and bath accessories in the 1970s; its Rockland flagship store expanded to 15,000 sq ft in 1997; LinenChest.com became transactional in 2006; the store chain doubled in size from 13 to 26 stores between 2010 and 2015; a new concept store launched at Rockland in 2018; a 200,000 sq ft distribution center was built in 2019; 60 years were celebrated in 2021; and the 40th store location opened at CF Carrefour Laval in 2023.

Products and positioning

A Canadian, family-owned home goods retailer offering a broad assortment of home products under one roof, with expert service and quality selection.

  • Bedding

  • Bath & Spa

  • Home Decor

  • Window Decor

  • Small Appliances

  • Kitchen

  • Tabletop & Bar

  • Mattresses

  • Gifts

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