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
Tacori 18K Sonoma Dew Droplets Ring
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
1950s West Germany Floral Brooch and Earrings Set Including Rhinestones
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Pair of Old Staffordshire Figures of Cats
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Alexander McQueen Two-Way Handbag in Floral Leather
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
LeCoultre & Cie "Atmos" Mantel Clock, Mid to Late 20th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Kitchen Aid Standing Mixing
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
BVLGARI Luky Cat Silk Scarf with Box
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Block Langenthal Transition Interaction China Luncheon Set
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
C. Liton Copy Oil Painting After Cornelis Springer of Dutch Street Scene
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Pair of Danish Modern Teak and Custom-Upholstered Side Chairs, Mid-20th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Hermes "Les Cavaliers d'Or" Scarf 90 in Silk Twill
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K Longines Diamond Dial Stem Wind Wristwatch
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Walter Stomps Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting "Galactic Border No. 7"
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Alexander Calder Color Lithograph from Derrière le Miroir, 1976
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sterling Amber Ring
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Stanley Furniture Faux Bamboo Oak, Cane and Glass Illuminated China Cabinet
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
L. Hils Hafele Desert Landscape Acrylic Painting, 1989
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sterling Citrine Necklace
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Block "Wyndham" Crystal Biscuit Barrels with Godinger and Other Biscuit Barrels
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Carved Wooden Wall Plaque with Floral Design
“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.