About Keil's Antiques
Our Legacy: Four Generations of Timeless Elegance
Since 1899, Keil’s Antiques has been a beacon of craftsmanship, quality, and tradition in the heart of New Orleans. What began as Hermina Keil’s dream has grown into a family legacy spanning four generations, each dedicated to preserving the artistry and history of fine antiques. From carefully curating exquisite French, English, and American pieces to providing unmatched expertise and service, Keil’s Antiques continues to connect clients with treasures that tell stories across centuries. Explore our journey and discover what makes Keil’s a trusted name in timeless elegance.
Our Story
Since 1899, Keil’s Antiques has connected generations with timeless craftsmanship, offering exceptional antiques through expert curation and personalized service.
1989
Where It All Began
Keil’s Antiques was founded in 1899 by Hermina Keil, an immigrant from Alsace-Lorraine who grew up in St. Francisville, Louisiana. She moved to the French Quarter of New Orleans to pursue her dream of opening an antique store. At the time, only one other antique shop existed in the Vieux Carré. Hermina became renowned for her expertise in American furniture and silver, earning the trust of notable clients, including Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Her commitment to quality and service laid the foundation for a legacy of excellence.
1920s
A Growing Vision
Hermina’s son, Morris Keil, expanded the business in the 1920s to meet the growing demand for French and English antiques. With the support of his wife, Marguerite Poupart, Morris began importing exquisite 18th and 19th-century pieces, including Louis XV, Louis XVI, Chippendale, and Georgian styles. These timeless treasures solidified Keil’s Antiques as an acclaimed authority on fine antiques. Together, the Keil family embraced the artistry and craftsmanship of the antique world, ensuring their business grew in reputation and stature.
1970s
A Tradition of Expertise
Raised in the shop and immersed in its rich history, Andree Keil frequently traveled to Europe with her parents, experiencing the challenges and intricacies of the antique business firsthand. After her father passed away in the early 1970s, Andree devoted herself fully to assisting her mother in running the family business. She took on the role of caretaker, determined to preserve Keil’s Antiques for future generations. As Andree says, “The antique business is still fun, so I think I’ll hang around a bit longer.”
Today
Carrying the Legacy Forward
Keil’s Antiques continues to thrive under the stewardship of Andree Keil and the Keil family, who personally select every piece sold in their 24,000-square-foot showroom. Each family member grew up surrounded by elegant antiques, formally studied art history, and served lengthy apprenticeships, ensuring unmatched expertise and dedication.
For over 120 years, Keil’s Antiques has been a trusted name for exceptional quality, value, and service. Guided by family tradition and passion, we remain committed to helping clients discover timeless treasures that enrich their homes and lives.
Since 1899, Keil’s Antiques has connected generations with timeless craftsmanship, offering exceptional antiques through expert curation and personalized service.
Handpicked by the Keil family, our 24,000-square-foot collection combines unmatched quality, fair pricing, and attentive guidance to enrich your home with history and elegance.
Our Story
Since 1899, Keil’s Antiques has connected generations with timeless craftsmanship, offering exceptional antiques through expert curation and personalized service.
1899
Where It All Began
Keil’s Antiques was founded in 1899 by Hermina Keil, an immigrant from Alsace-Lorraine who grew up in St. Francisville, Louisiana. She moved to the French Quarter of New Orleans to pursue her dream of opening an antique store. At the time, only one other antique shop existed in the Vieux Carré. Hermina became renowned for her expertise in American furniture and silver, earning the trust of notable clients, including Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Her commitment to quality and service laid the foundation for a legacy of excellence.
1920s
A Growing Vision
Hermina’s son, Morris Keil, expanded the business in the 1920s to meet the growing demand for French and English antiques. With the support of his wife, Marguerite Poupart, Morris began importing exquisite 18th and 19th-century pieces, including Louis XV, Louis XVI, Chippendale, and Georgian styles. These timeless treasures solidified Keil’s Antiques as an acclaimed authority on fine antiques. Together, the Keil family embraced the artistry and craftsmanship of the antique world, ensuring their business grew in reputation and stature.
1970s
A Tradition of Expertise
Raised in the shop and immersed in its rich history, Andree Keil frequently traveled to Europe with her parents, experiencing the challenges and intricacies of the antique business firsthand. After her father passed away in the early 1970s, Andree devoted herself fully to assisting her mother in running the family business. She took on the role of caretaker, determined to preserve Keil’s Antiques for future generations. As Andree says, “The antique business is still fun, so I think I’ll hang around a bit longer.”
Today
Carrying the Legacy Forward
Keil’s Antiques continues to thrive under the stewardship of Andree Keil and the Keil family, who personally select every piece sold in their 24,000-square-foot showroom. Each family member grew up surrounded by elegant antiques, formally studied art history, and served lengthy apprenticeships, ensuring unmatched expertise and dedication.
For over 120 years, Keil’s Antiques has been a trusted name for exceptional quality, value, and service. Guided by family tradition and passion, we remain committed to helping clients discover timeless treasures that enrich their homes and lives.
Our Values
Tradition and Heritage
We honor a family legacy of exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and service that has flourished since 1899.
Expertise and Knowledge
Our team, backed by generations of experience and formal art history training, provides expert guidance to our customers.
Authenticity and Quality
We carefully select each antique to ensure it embodies timeless artistry and impeccable craftsmanship.
Customer-Centric Service
We pride ourselves on delivering attentive, personalized care to help every guest find the perfect piece for their home.
It began in 1899
Keil’s Antiques has a proven reputation for value and tradition that is rare in the world today. Four generations of imaginative clients and antique lovers have trusted the Keil family name for exceptional quality, value and service. Founder Hermina Keil emigrated with her family as a girl to St. Francisville, Louisiana from Alsace-Lorraine. As an adult, she moved to New Orleans to pursue her passion of opening an antique store in the French Quarter. Keil’s Antiques opened its doors in 1899. At the time, only one other antique store existed in the Vieux Carré. Hermina Keil became a renowned expert on American furniture and silver and counted presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson among her clientele. Her son Morris Keil recognized the growth and demand for French and English antiques in the 1920s. With the support of his wife Marguerite Poupart, the shop began to import eighteenth and nineteenth century pieces – including Louis XV, Louis XVI, Chippendale, and Georgian styles. Keil’s Antiques grew to be an acclaimed authority in these areas, recognized as an arbiter of excellent taste. As the business grew, all members of the Keil family held active roles in the sales and restoration portions of the business, transferring the artistry and knowledge only held by skilled craftsmen from generation to generation.
Raised amidst the elegant antiques in the shop, Andree Keil traveled to Europe with her parents several times each year. She became immersed in their way of thinking and witnessed the challenges of the antique business first-hand. When her father died in the early 1970s, she devoted all of her time to assisting her mother in the business. 40 years later, she considers her primary role to be that of caretaker as she maintains Keil’s for another generation of seasoned, well-prepared family members. “The antique business is still fun, so I think I’ll hang around a bit longer,” says Moss.
1989
Where It All Began
Keil’s Antiques was founded in 1899 by Hermina Keil, an immigrant from Alsace-Lorraine who grew up in St. Francisville, Louisiana. She moved to the French Quarter of New Orleans to pursue her dream of opening an antique store. At the time, only one other antique shop existed in the Vieux Carré. Hermina became renowned for her expertise in American furniture and silver, earning the trust of notable clients, including Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Her commitment to quality and service laid the foundation for a legacy of excellence.
1920s
A Growing Vision
Hermina’s son, Morris Keil, expanded the business in the 1920s to meet the growing demand for French and English antiques. With the support of his wife, Marguerite Poupart, Morris began importing exquisite 18th and 19th-century pieces, including Louis XV, Louis XVI, Chippendale, and Georgian styles. These timeless treasures solidified Keil’s Antiques as an acclaimed authority on fine antiques. Together, the Keil family embraced the artistry and craftsmanship of the antique world, ensuring their business grew in reputation and stature.
1970s
A Tradition of Expertise
Raised in the shop and immersed in its rich history, Andree Keil frequently traveled to Europe with her parents, experiencing the challenges and intricacies of the antique business firsthand. After her father passed away in the early 1970s, Andree devoted herself fully to assisting her mother in running the family business. She took on the role of caretaker, determined to preserve Keil’s Antiques for future generations. As Andree says, “The antique business is still fun, so I think I’ll hang around a bit longer.”
Today
Carrying the Legacy Forward
Keil’s Antiques continues to thrive under the stewardship of Andree Keil and the Keil family, who personally select every piece sold in their 24,000-square-foot showroom. Each family member grew up surrounded by elegant antiques, formally studied art history, and served lengthy apprenticeships, ensuring unmatched expertise and dedication.
For over 120 years, Keil’s Antiques has been a trusted name for exceptional quality, value, and service. Guided by family tradition and passion, we remain committed to helping clients discover timeless treasures that enrich their homes and lives.