# Dave Dawson, Co-Founder of Bespoke Lighting Company Urban Electric, Dies at 53

- Published: 2026-07-20T17:57:01Z
- Updated: 2026-07-22T03:17:02Z
- Section: Arts
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/arts/design/dave-dawson-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Art & Design
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He and his wife knew nothing about the business when they decided to produce lighting in Charleston, S.C. Their company became a beacon of American manufacturing.

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