The Gilded Past
Antique storeThe Gilded Past is a antique store in Ruston, LA. You’ll find it at 311, Ruston, LA. It’s one of 4 secondhand and resale shops we track in Ruston.
We don’t have hours on file for this location yet — the phone number or website below is the fastest way to check before visiting.
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.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 311, Ruston, LA
- Phone
- +13185481386
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.
Thrift & secondhand stores near Ruston
Oliver Grace & Company
Antique store112 South Trenton Street, Ruston, LA0.2 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Hockenjo's Thrift Store & More
Thrift store1206 Farmerville Highway, Ruston, LA1.3 mi
We-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa[3] 10:00-15:00
Rolling Hills Ministries Thrift Store
Thrift store3487 Farmerville Highway, Ruston, LA5.3 mi
Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30; Sa 08:30-15:00
Rolling Hills Ministries Thrift Store
Thrift store1820 North Railroad Avenue, Arcadia, LA16.3 mi
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-15:00
Simply Antiques
Antique store1691 S Hudson Ave, Jonesboro, LA21.7 mi
The Hen House
Antique storeSterlington, LA27.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Gilded Past located?
The Gilded Past is located at 311, Ruston, LA.
What kind of store is The Gilded Past?
The Gilded Past is a antique store in Ruston, LA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near The Gilded Past?
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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