Seller Story
Seller Story: Sam Presnell, Cincinnati, OH
47 years ago, Cincinnati-born Sam Presnell fell in love with a rug.
His first purchase of the kind, a unique oriental rug, and his ensuing curiosity, led to his becoming one of the largest purveyors of one-of-a-kind rugs in the Cincinnati area.
The Rug Gallery, Sam’s shop, was founded in 1972 as a small 750 sq ft. storefront near the University of Cincinnati.
A half-century later, Sam’s 21,000 sq. ft. showroom in Blue Ash, Ohio, serves as “a beautiful place to come and explore all of the possibilities that we have to offer you and your home”. Designers rely on Sam for their stock, and Cincinnati customers love the depth of interesting and constantly revolving selections formed by Sam and The Rug Gallery.
“These rugs represent our relentless quest to source the highest quality and most design driven carpets. They were hand selected over many decades from our country-wide and international buying trips.”
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K 0.38 CT Diamond Solitaire Necklace
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Hermès Early Issue "Skyros" Silk Twill Scarf 90
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
William Shatner Signed "Star Trek" Print
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K Pearl Drop Earrings
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Fendi Zucca Logo Pattern Umbrella
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Waterford "Prentiss" Crystal Candlesticks With Rectangular Waterford Clock
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Christian Dior Navy Trotter Jacquard Zip Pouch
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Czech Barolac Style Frosted Glass Vase with Cherub and Grapes Motif
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Walter Stomps Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting "Galactic Border No. 1"
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Farmside Amish Parcel-Ebonized and Elm Queen Bed Frame
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mike Trout, Nolan Ryan, and More Graded Baseball Cards, 1990s-2010s
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Grey Iron Casting Co. "Queen" Cast Iron Miniature Reproduction Toy Stove
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
KitchenAid Artisan Series Yellow 5 Quart Stand Mixer With Accessories
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Mahogany-Stained X-Back Armchair, Manner of Barbara Barry
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Chanel Faux Pearl Rope Length Necklace
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K Enameled Champagne Bottle Charm
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Don Hatfield Serigraph "The Sailboat," Late 20th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sam Hubbard Signed Cincinnati Bengals Football Jersey in Matted Display
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Francine Wrap Shirt in Leather and Paolo Santini Leather Shirt with Siena Skirt
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
N. Ming Stylized Oil Portrait, 21st Century
“Some of the most special pieces represented in this auction are the ones that we spent years creating ourselves. Every aspect from yarn, design, color and weave structure were poured over in exhausting detail to achieve a unique one-of-a-kind product that can be found nowhere else. Understanding how intensive the level of labor and care that goes into creating a handcrafted piece of art is something I am beyond proud to include in this auction.”
Sam Presnell has spent nearly his entire life devoted to rugs. His remarkable passion, incomparable hard work, and relentless pursuit of uncommon items have culminated in the form of an extensive collection of unique rugs. Now, for a short time, part of his vast collection is available for sale on Everything But The House.
“It was a bittersweet moment selecting these products because I think back to all the trips, hard work, and heart and soul that went to bringing them to the showroom. However, seeing them end up in someone’s home, and tying a room together makes it all worth it!”
Shop the Presnell Sale now and find your unique rug, just as Sam did.