Dark Matter Oddities & Artisan Collective
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822 Chartres St, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116
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Dark Matter Oddities & Artisan Collective is a unique antique furniture store located in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. According to customer reviews, this shop offers a truly one-of-a-kind shopping experience, featuring an eclectic mix of "cool," "beautiful," and even "slightly disturbing" oddities and artisan creations.
As one reviewer described, stepping into Dark Matter Oddities is "like a surreal trip through a warped mind." The store's inventory spans a wide range, from taxidermy specimens and haunting artwork to small antiques and jewelry. Customers rave about the "thoughtfully curated" selection, with one noting that "every single thing in the shop is interesting."
The friendly and knowledgeable staff play a big role in the Dark Matter Oddities experience. Reviewers highlight the employees' willingness to assist customers, with one shopper sharing that a staff member "listened to what she was looking for and found her the perfect" item. Another reviewer was even encouraged to "ask for a good dad joke" from the staff.
While the store's physical space is described as "small," this intimate setting allows for a more immersive shopping experience. As one customer observed, Dark Matter Oddities has "a limit for how many people can enter at a time, which I appreciated." This attention to detail helps create an atmosphere that several reviewers have deemed "welcoming" and "funky."
With overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the unique merchandise and exceptional service, it's clear that this French Quarter gem is a must-visit for anyone seeking a truly distinctive antique shopping adventure in New Orleans.
50 reviews
Mike Stanford (Paw Paw Mikey)
Cool little oddities & artisan collective in the French Quarter of New Orleans. From super cool to beautiful artwork to slightly disturbing. Like a surreal trip through a warped mind. P.S. I did ask if it was ok to take these pictures to post on this review. I always wanted to respect owners wishes.
Lincoln
They have a great collection of all sorts of oddities, including wet specimens. Overall it is a really interesting place to visit! The employees were kind and talked to us about what all they had. They have a limit for how many people can enter at a time, which I appreciated as it is a small space. No photos were allowed, but this place has such awesome stuff you have to see it in person anyways!
AJ
This store is a must-see for anyone who loves the macabre and other curiosities! Staff is really friendly and helpful, and there's so much to see in this store. My friend was looking for an Oracle deck and the gentleman there listened to what she was looking for and found her the perfect deck. I'll stop in every time I visit the French Quarter :)
Trish Heitman-Ochs
This place was so cool! I bought several really neat and unique art things. I would 100% recommend for even a casual peruse.
Jo
Really nice shop. They have a lot of interesting products and the decor is phenomenal.
Elizabeth Hadden
Welcoming, funky, and thoughtfully curated shop. They have everything from taxidermy to ephemera, haunting artwork, small antiques, and pins. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff! A must visit if you’re in the area or even if you’re out of the area and a fan of the strange.
Scott Sauce
So much fun! Lots of cool things to choose from and the staff were so nice and helpful! A++
Jimmie Swaggthorne
Staff is great and knowledgeable. Ask for a good dad joke! Unique taxidermy, jewelery, and oddities
Marcus Skrinak
Beautiful store. Support your local oddity shop!
Sarah Kinbar
This beautiful thoughtful shop in the French Quarter is one that we will be going to every time we are in New Orleans. The owners are knowledgeable, the staff is considerate, and every single thing in the shop is interesting.