Store Guide: Anthropologie’s new Queen West flagship, housed in a 19th-century church
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
Name: Anthropologie
Sells: Women’s wear, kid’s wear, accessories and home furnishings
Contact info: 761 Queen St. W., anthropologie.com
Hours: M-W, Sa 10-7, Th-Fr 10-8, Su 12-6
Anthropologie, purveyor of pretty clothes and twee home products, recently opened its fifth Toronto outlet inside a 19th-century church on Queen West. Though the building’s façade, its stained glass windows and one intricately carved fireplace remain relatively untouched, a 16-week-long renovation saw the 7,000-square-foot interior completely transform (even the reclaimed barn-wood flooring is new).
The store is organized to resemble a home: there’s a dining table and bar on the main floor, and a boudoir next to the changing area. The second-floor “bedroom” is quite the retreat, complete with a tinkling fountain, a hand-embossed bed topped with luxe linens and an extremely Instagram-able mantle . As in all Anthro stores, basically everything is for sale, even the one-of-a-kind antiques, like a gigantic 19th-century kitchen cabinet from France. Clothing-wise, shoppers can expect the usual mix of crocheted floral vests, leather jackets and, currently, a spring roster chock-full of bright prints. Combined with eye-catching pieces of art, mod lighting fixtures and the character of the church, it all makes for a beautiful environment—unsurprisingly, the store is already fielding requests from customers who’d like to book the space as a wedding venue.
304807 Although it's currently displaying potted plants and ceramics, this 19th century armoire from France is also for sale. $7,500 (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-02-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-02.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-02/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-02 0 0
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
304829 The store brings in fresh flower arrangements from the popular Dundas florist <b>Sweet Woodruff</b>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-24-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-24.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-24/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-24 0 0
304806 Each <b>Anthropologie</b> store has a team of “display coordinators” whose job it is add unique details to the space, like the hanging fixture above this immaculately set farm table. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-01-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-01.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-01/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-01 0 0
304808 We're not sure how well they work, but these brass wine openers are, at the very least, aesthetically pleasing. $36 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-03-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-03.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-03/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-03 0 0
304809 Displays like this make it easy to understand why staff come in to work at 7 a.m. every day (the store doesn't actually open until 10 a.m.). https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-04-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-04.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-04/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-04 0 0
304810 It may be quaint, but this chair isn't cheap. A pair will run you $1,980. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-05-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-05.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-05/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-05 0 0
304811 The store's “bedroom” inspires some serious home envy. If they like, shoppers can take home the hand-embossed bed on the spot. $1,868 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-06-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-06.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-06/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-06 0 0
304814 And here it is: the most Instagrammed part of a highly Instagram-able store. The mantle and fireplace are two of the few original church fixtures. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-09-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-09.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-09/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-09 0 0
304812 Ceramics, small pots and decorative bottles are everywhere. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-07-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-07.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-07/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-07 0 0
304813 The “bedroom” carries a selection of cozy hand-woven throw blankets. $128 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-08-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-08.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-08/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-08 0 0
304815 It's always springtime at Anthropologie. This floral shirt sells for $108. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-10.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-10/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-10 0 0
304817 It seems as though the store drew inspiration from <em>The Shining</em> for this changing area. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-12.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-12/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-12 0 0
304818 The “boudoir” is stocked with pajamas, bath towels and this short, lacy robe. $108 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-13-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-13.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-13/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-13 0 0
304819 A view from the upper level, looking down on the main floor. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-14.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-14/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-14 0 0
304820 Behind the cash registers is an enormous piece of blue art, created by one of the display coordinators. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-15-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-15.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-15/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-15 0 0
304821 Because doesn't everyone want an elaborate vintage birdcage to go with their casual sweater? $5,500 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-16-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-16.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-16/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-16 0 0
304822 This red frock was made by Indian designer <b>Niki Mahajan</b>. $198 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-17-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-17.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-17/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-17 0 0
304823 A plaid poncho is standard Anthropologie stock. $228 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-18-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-18.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-18/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-18 0 0
304825 It's not obvious, but this comfortable-looking velvet couch is also for sale. $2,398 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-20-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-20.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-20/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-20 0 0
304826 No Anthropologie store would be complete without a stationary table. Pretty blue pencil cases go for $26. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-21-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-21.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-21/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-21 0 0
304827 At $800, this enormous “found” mirror from 19th century France is a relative steal when you think about the shipping costs. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-22-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-22.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-22/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-22 0 0
304828 The store also carries a ton of mid-priced jewellery, like this statement choker. $88 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-23-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-23.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-23/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-23 0 0
304857 Original stained glass windows add character to the space. (And juxtapose nicely against the modern art.) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/addition-window-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/addition-window.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/addition-window.jpg 1000 667 {"aperture":5.6,"camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark III","created_timestamp":1421208350,"focal_length":"24","iso":"800","shutter_speed":"0.00625","orientation":1} https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/addition-window/ addition-window 0 0
304816 Kids have their own little corner that displays plush toys and hardcover books like <em>The Little Prince</em>. $48 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-11.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-11/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-11 0 0
304830 The store is easy to miss from the street, but, at 7,000 square feet, it's much bigger than the other Toronto locations. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-25-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-25.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-anthropologie-queen-west/slide/anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-25/ anthropologie-toronto-queen-west-25 0 0
Great feature, but perhaps you can update the piece with the actual address or intersection? Queen west is a big place :)
Thanks for pointing that out—contact info has now been updated.