Season’s Eatings
December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025
Antique Hunter’s Paradise
Houston designers turn to New Orleans for their most unforgettable finds. From French mirrors to Sicilian ceramics, here’s where to shop, what to expect & why the Crescent City is the design world’s favorite treasure trove.
Royal Street: the designer go-to
Start where history and luxury meet. Royal Street is lined with standout antique destinations including Moss Antiques, M.S. Rau, Harris Antiques, Keils Antiques & Sutton Galleries — all known for one-of-a-kind European pieces that bring old-world character home.
Magazine Street: curated, soulful shops
The Garden District’s most charming stretch holds a cluster of shops perfect for discovery days. Dunn and Sonnier — equal parts floral studio & antique haven — is a favorite for its layered elegance and garden-inspired vignettes.
Tara Shaw — classic French style
Designers head here for upholstered pieces, architectural fragments & beautifully aged European furnishings that add instant personality to a room.
B. Viz Design — textiles with history
From vintage fabrics to pillows stitched from storied materials, every piece feels handcrafted by time itself.
Bevolo — iconic copper lighting
Handmade lanterns that bring the glow of New Orleans home — a signature element in Southern design.
Julie Neill Studio — elegant lighting
Refined, sculptural fixtures that serve as jewelry for a home.
Sud — Sicilian influence on Magazine Street
Run by New York transplants Richard Dragisic & William Brockschmidt, Sud blends architecture & curated objects:
• Greek Attic pottery
• Arcangela Piscitello ceramics — a 350-year Sicilian tradition
• Papier-mâché art by Mark Gagnon
Inventory moves fast — the best items rarely sit long.
Wirthmore Antiques — French country charm
Since 1983, founder Gay Wirth has personally sourced eighteenth- & nineteenth-century pieces from the French countryside — think dining tables, armoires, crystal, and silver that elevate everyday entertaining.
Mac Maison
An eclectic mix of French, Italian, Swedish & Spanish furniture — plus marble-topped Champagne tables & classic bergère chairs for those who love sculptural silhouettes.
Timeless quality is trending
After years of minimalism, ornate detail is returning — curves, craftsmanship & conversation-worthy objects are back in demand.
Unique pieces with a story
“Clients want things no one else has,” says Houston designer Marie Flanigan. “They’re drawn to items with history, romance & soul.”
Full-service discovery
Shops like As You Like It can appraise & restore finds — making the trip even more rewarding.
• Wear comfortable shoes for browsing block after block
• Leave room in the car — inspiration may strike big
• Ask about shipping if you fall in love with a showstopper
• Check listings on Chairish & 1stDibs if you want to preview inventory
Whether you’re sourcing for clients or simply love the thrill of the hunt, New Orleans is the place where antiques feel alive — and where homes gain stories worth telling.
Pack a weekend bag. Bring an eye for beauty. And get ready to discover something you didn’t even know you were looking for.
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