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Ward and Don Mayborn, brothers who grew up in the Bluffview area of Dallas, started selling antiques out of the bottom floor of an old house on Fairmount Street in Uptown, Dallas, in 1971. They started the store by taking turns traveling to England to stock the store with shop interiors, signs, and British collectibles. The people they purchased from in England quickly became friends — and are friends to this day.
In 1984, Ward's son, Scott, became a partner in Uncommon Market. In 2008, all the Mayborns packed up and moved to the Design District. Ward and Don continued the fine tradition of the Uncommon Market. Scott and Laura opened Uncommon Lighting, which focuses on antique and custom lighting and fabrication—expanding their abilities in recreating decorative and display items and lighting. The new location allowed for growth and the ability to meet all their loyal patrons' demands.
In 2016, Uncommon Lighting acquired Uncommon Market. Scott and Laura Mayborn continue to carry on the tradition Don and Ward started.
In 2021, we celebrated our FIFTIETH year in business. August 9th, 2021, was a day of celebration. We can't believe we've made it fifty years.
On August 9th, 2023, after 52 years we have closed our brick and mortar. This will allow our team time to focus on increasing our fabrication shop. We also will be increasing our online presence through our website and with social media.
Check our our website and let us know what you think. In the next few months we will slowly start to add inventory to our online store. Our online store will have unique items both sourced and custom made.
If you have questions about a custom project or need an appointment, email us at uncommonlightingdallas@gmail.com.
You can find us on instagram @uncommonmarketandlighting. Our website is uncommonmarketandlighting.com.