LOVE LOVE LOVE! My Favorite French Antique shop in the French Quarter. I always have to stop in…read morehere every time I visit NOLA. And for Good reason, they always have fab inventory. This last visit, it just happened to be my Birthday & soon as we walked in, Hubby zeroed in on a sparkly blue & green (my favorite colors) tiny French clutch in the shape of a FISH! Now my hubby knows I LOVE everything Aquatic !!! He went straight to the little fish in the glass case, the sales lady from the shop was in hot pursuit, didn't waste any time getting it out for him! :)) The saleslady was very sweet & told us she just got them in. There were some very pretty ones. A silver bunny, a red/black lady bug etc., my zodiac sign is Pisces so it was undeniably a perfect match for moi :)) Elegant, French cocktail clutch, hand made. Exquisite!!! Like everything in this store!!! Beautiful chandeliers, 18th century wardrobes, beautiful French China etc., A antique lovers dream shop. Hubby knows what I like! Score indeed! Him of course & the little fishy :)) I didn't catch the sales lady's name but I want to say thank you for all the information on the wardrobe I am interested in... BTW, You can purchase anything in this store & have it shipped Crate worldwide. "Thank you again for your wonderful "assist" in my lovely Birthday Gift. I absolutely adore it. It's so perfect, completely fabulous." I know I will keep it & enjoy it for many years to come as it is heirloom quality. See you again soon. XOXO Highly recommend.

My experience with the French antique shop was just amazing! It was my first time in NOLA and I was…read moreenamored with all the sparkly chandeliers in the shop window. Mark was awesome to work with and they were super helpful regarding delivery back to LA. My chandelier arrived early without any damage. Thank you!

This place has so many neat small treasures! Wow! I was able to pick up a small sterling silver owl…read morethat is absolutely beautiful. The prices are decent and certainly not cheap but they are not ridiculously expensive either. I also scored a brass bat. There are a ton of things to look at. The customer service was indifferent but certainly not rude or anything negative. I would certainly come back.

I saw their cute little minis in a display shelf with their address inside the Hotel Monteleon and…read moremade my husband walk down here to look inside. I LOVED all the little minis - it was small, crowded, but well-stocked and the lady working inside was super friendly and welcoming and helpful. Be warned - they're expensive! $225 for the small cafe au lait and beignet mini. Woo.... something to think about for sure. But very adorable. Sandwiched between dozens of antique stores, art stores, and cute cafes on Royal street... loved it!

This small jewelry store is truly a hidden gem in New Orleans…read more The selection is great and thoughtfully curated, with pieces that feel both unique and high quality. What really sets it apart, though, is the customer service, friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful without ever feeling pushy. You can tell they care about their customers and take pride in what they do. A great place to shop if you're looking for something special and a pleasant, personal experience. I was just window shopping, ended up spending a few hundred. It was worth every penny.

Excellent customer service and value! They know their inventory well, the information helped with…read moremy comparison shopping and selection. Thanks very much Ester.

My wife and I are practitioners of the arts, and while wandering through the French Quarter we…read morestumbled upon Dark Matter Oddities - Oddities and Artisan Collective. What an incredible find. Whether you're a practitioner, a collector, naturally curious, or simply someone who enjoys the unusual and macabre, this shop has something for everyone. The diversity of items available is impressive. From cards and books to ethically sourced bones, handcrafted artwork, curiosities, and so much more, it's impossible to list everything they offer. Every corner of the shop holds something fascinating. While photos and videos aren't permitted inside, I can say that the space itself is thoughtfully curated and filled with amazing handcrafted pieces created by talented artists and makers. I was fortunate enough to speak with one of the owners, who graciously allowed me to take a single overall photo. I didn't want to spotlight just one artist and risk overlooking the incredible work of others who have poured their hearts and souls into their creations. When we visited, Shelby and Port were working, and they truly made the experience memorable. I was having a rough day after getting overheated, but Shelby patiently answered every question I had with both knowledge and kindness. They even took the time to explain concepts in ways that newcomers and non-practitioners could easily understand. Port was equally wonderful. We spent time swapping stories about oddities we'd encountered and discussing items on our wish lists. They were incredibly knowledgeable, even educating us on regulations regarding which oddities can and cannot legally be shipped in and out of Louisiana. What impressed me most was how welcoming the atmosphere was. I walked in as a customer and left feeling like I had made new friends. I'm currently waiting on my purchases to arrive and honestly feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. If you're skeptical, curious, morbidly inclined, a collector, a practitioner, or simply looking for an unforgettable experience in the Quarter, do yourself a favor and stop by Dark Matter Oddities. Come for the curiosities, stay for the conversations, and be prepared to leave with a story or two of your own.

Let's hear it for women-owned in NOLA! Dark Matter is the shop that I recommend to all my friends…read morethat are visiting NOLA. Literally all (unless they are boring). I jest. None of my friends are boring and they all love this shop because it has something for just about anyone that loves art and unique items that you will not find in your typical souvenir shop. All of it comes from actual makers, not a factory (like your typical tourist trap on Decatur). I also shop here for gifts. For myself... and those I love. For Christmas, my husband bought me two tiny paintings, one of my favorite bird, a raven and one of a skull holding up a glass of wine. I cherish them! I have a thing for tiny framed items and these came in elaborate mini frames that look so gorgeous on my mantle. There is a lot packed into this beautifully arranged shop. They have jewelry, taxidermy, bones, sculpture, paintings and so much more. Definitely for all your goth and witchy amici!

Pricey but worth it. This place has great food, a quiet…read moreatmosphere and a well trained and efficient staff.

Such a beautiful unique shop with so many different niche objects! This is so well organized and…read morethe owner is friendly and helpful. Prices fair as well, $20 went a long way here. I will definitely return on my next visit.

I really love the designs by the shop owner. She does such an incredible job with her pave…read moresettings, which is no surprise since she hails from some impressive names in the NYC game. I especially love this band that she does with diamonds that completely cover the surface, even on the inside. It looks like solid sparkle. What a great idea for a wedding or anniversary band! Then there are several flower rings whose petals flow with such nice lines and are done in a beautiful array of colors. I love how she hits every color in the rainbow throughout her work. If you really want a shop with unique designs that you can't find anywhere else, and want NYC quality, then I recommend that you stop in.

You come to Magazine street hoping to stop in these antique shops, and this is one of them. I think…read moreI had been here previously, and enjoyed my experience. But this time around, it was just a bunch of poorly curated junk. The way things were displayed was poor, just unorganized, requiring you to dig around. It feels overwhelming going in here. Previously, I felt like I was on a treasure hunt, but this time around, I was feeling anxiety going through all the stuff. They do have old typewriters and old phones though, at decent price (around $115-175 for typewriters, and $25 for the old phones). I thought those were the coolest items. But honestly, they didn't even have the cute charm I was hoping for. Some of the typewriters did have handles, which was great if you wanted to carry it on your flight back home. But, you couldn't take the lid off...just a bummer. Will forever continue to search for the vintage typewriter and phone.

The good is that there's something for everyone here. It's a very large store with a ton of items…read more I was disappointed with the art selection. There was such a small amount of paintings. The few that were in there were pretty expensive. But because I'm good at digging around, I did manage to find two matching pieces in a couple of stacks on the floor that were inexpensive. Such a small win in such a big store though. It's still a cool place to hang around in for a couple hours.