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Bring your home to life, from classic home
fashions to the latest trends.

QUALITY & SELECTION

Elevate your space with high-quality finds
at guaranteed lowest prices.

EXPERT SERVICE

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you every step of the way.

Our Story

60 years ago, a mother of five boys struggled to find a home goods store that carried everything she needed under one roof.
Thus, the idea of Linen Chest was born, and remains family-owned to this day.

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Over 60 years ago, a mother of five boys
struggled to find a home goods store that
carried everything she needed under one roof.
Thus, the idea of Linen Chest was born.

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Sylvia Leibner founded the first Linen Chest location on Queen Mary Street in Montreal.
Our Rockland flagship store expanded to 15,000 sq ft to accommodate a more diverse product assortment.
Our store chain doubled in size to keep up with market demand—from 13 to 26 stores in only five years!
We built a 200,000 sq ft distribution center to keep up with the company's exponential growth.
We opened our 40th store location at CF Carrefour Laval, marking a major growth milestone.

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We expanded our offering to custom window treatments, tablecloths, and bath accessories.
LinenChest.com became transactional, offering a unique selection of home goods to customers all across Canada via the web.
Our Rockland new concept store launched with an improved shopping experience.
We celebrated 60 years as one of Canada's top home retail destinations!

Born in Quebec,
Loved Across Canada

Originally from Montreal, Linen Chest has blossomed into a vibrant community of over 35 stores across Canada, proudly preserving our cherished family-owned spirit.

Originally from Montreal,
Linen Chest has grown into
a community of 35+ stores
across Canada.

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Our Impact

No matter where we are, our vision is to serve the communities we’re in by striving to hire and buy locally.

Careers

We employ over 1,500 people
in Canada

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Brands

We work with
Canadian-founded brands

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Customers

We serve over 1 million
customers every year

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Careers

We employ over 1,500 people
in Canada

See Career Opportunities
Brands

We work with
Canadian-founded
brands

Shop Canadian Brands
Customers

We serve over
1 million customers
every year

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Our Products

At Linen Chest, discover our selection of over
15,000 unique home products, from luxurious
bedding and kitchen essentials to spa-inspired
bath accessories, all designed to enhance and
inspire your living space.

At Linen Chest, discover our
selection of over 15,000 unique
home products, from bedding to
bath accessories, all designed
to enhance space.

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Our Services

Custom Window Coverings

Our experts will guide you to finding the
perfect custom solution for your windows
in the comfort of your home.

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Wedding & Gift Registry

Celebrate your special day with us by
selecting items you will cherish for many
years to come.

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FREE Same-Day* Pickup In-Store

Place your order online and retrieve your items within 24 hours, free of charge.
*Subject to item availability.

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Custom Window Coverings

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Wedding & Gift
Registry

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FREE Same-Day*
Pickup In-Store

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Did you know that Linen Chest is still owned and passionately managed by the Leibner family? Since its foundation, their commitment to making homes beautiful and inviting has never wavered. They actively collaborate with their teams daily to inspire customers and elevate the in-store and online shopping experience, continuously seeking innovative ideas to keep every visit fresh and exciting.

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