The Emporium
Antique store3.2(32 Google reviews)The Emporium is a antique store in Lake Charles, LA. You’ll find it at 706 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA. It’s one of 4 secondhand and resale shops we track in Lake Charles.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 10 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
Shoppers rate it 3.2 out of 5 on Google across 32 reviews. 6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 706 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
- Hours
- Monday: 10 AM – 6 PMTuesday: 10 AM – 6 PMWednesday: 10 AM – 6 PMThursday: 10 AM – 6 PMFriday: 10 AM – 10 PMSaturday: 10 AM – 10 PMSunday: 10 AM – 2 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +13378427007
- Website
- facebook.com/funkyonryan
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- Sunday hours are on file (10 AM – 2 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Emporium located?
The Emporium is located at 706 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA.
What are The Emporium’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Tuesday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Friday: 10 AM – 10 PM; Saturday: 10 AM – 10 PM; Sunday: 10 AM – 2 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +13378427007 to confirm.
Is The Emporium open on Sunday?
Yes — The Emporium lists Sunday hours of 10 AM – 2 PM.
What kind of store is The Emporium?
The Emporium is a antique store in Lake Charles, LA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near The Emporium?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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