Wirthmore Antiques is not just another stop in a day of antique shopping in New Orleans or a click of a mouse while browsing the internet. It is an adventure. It was once written that "Visiting Wirthmore is almost like stepping into a Cezanne painting." What sets Wirthmore apart from other antique stores is its pulse and heartbeat inspired by its owner, Gay Wirth. Even when not seen, she is on duty 24-7.She loved what she started 25 years ago, and that flowing heartbeat continues. Even though he had his own business, her late husband, Warren, traveled and worked with her. They explored the nooks and crannies of every region of France, gaining a deep respect for its people and their culture. Gay has continued the tradition. Any given day she might be found climbing a ladder in a centuries-old barn or exploring cellars, always searching for those wonderful treasures.Wirthmore specializes in 18th and 19th century French, Italian and Swedish antiques, all personally selected by Gay. Her heartbeat can be felt in her purchases of all manners of antiques: art, chandeliers, culinary items, façence, lamps, linens, mirrors, porcelain, and wine related articles. Gay{s furniture choices feature exquisitely warm, beautiful armoires, buffets, enfilades, and chairs and tables of all descriptions. Her pursuit does not stop with accessories and furniture, as she brings architectural pieces to her shop, including terra cotta flooring, mantels, doors, and shutters.