{"product_id":"1940s-madonna-and-child-ceramic-cherub-devotional-nightlight-lamp","title":"1940s Madonna and Child Ceramic Cherub Devotional Nightlight Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tender vintage ceramic devotional lamp depicting the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadonna and Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e framed within a raised circular halo of cherubs, ribbons, flowers, and soft pastel detailing. The piece has a beautifully aged mid-century presence, with hand-finished color in powder blue, pale pink, ivory, and soft yellow tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Virgin Mary sits at the center holding the Christ Child, while cherub figures encircle the frame, giving the lamp a gentle chapel-like quality. When lit from behind, the form is designed to cast a warm glow through the open center, making it ideal as a bedside devotional lamp, nursery nightlight, prayer altar piece, or collected religious display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is delicate, sentimental, and unmistakably devotional without being overly ornate, which is honestly a miracle given how hard humans have historically tried to over-decorate religious ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece likely dates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with stylistic elements consistent with early-to-mid 20th century Catholic devotional ceramics. During this period, small religious lamps and nightlights were commonly used in bedrooms, nurseries, home chapels, and prayer corners, especially in Catholic households.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pastel palette, molded ceramic figural design, cherub surround, and older electrical components all support a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1940s-era attribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, though no maker’s mark is visible in the provided photos. Similar devotional lamps were produced in Europe, Japan, and the United States for the Catholic gift and religious goods market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design reflects the era’s devotional domestic objects: intimate, symbolic, and meant to bring a soft spiritual presence into the home rather than sit untouched in a cabinet being dramatic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece carries the quiet emotional weight that makes vintage devotional objects so compelling. It is not just decorative; it was made to be lived with, prayed near, and placed somewhere meaningful. The soft pastel ceramic, sculptural cherubs, and Madonna and Child centerpiece give it a deeply nostalgic presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would be beautiful styled on a bedside table, nursery shelf, prayer altar, antique dresser, or among collected religious objects. The scale makes it substantial enough to stand alone, while the open halo design keeps it visually light and graceful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of Catholic antiques, Marian imagery, cherub decor, or vintage religious lamps, this piece offers the right mix of age, sentiment, and sculptural charm. The older wiring adds to its period character, though naturally, because electricity is apparently where vintage charm tries to murder us, it should be professionally checked before active use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"1549.2\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadonna and Child devotional nightlight lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked; likely European, Japanese, or American religious goods production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolded ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgin Mary and Christ Child surrounded by cherubs, florals, and ribbon details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvory, pastel blue, pale pink, soft yellow, and brown accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 8–10 in. tall x 5–6 in. wide x 3–4 in. deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 1–2 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage cord, plug, and socket present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with age-related surface wear, dust in crevices, light glaze\/paint rubbing, and visible wear consistent with age. Wiring is present but should be inspected before regular use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked               \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47668067467369,"sku":null,"price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/1CA898CB-600B-4C80-89F1-D3429D0E8374.jpg?v=1780561590","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/1940s-madonna-and-child-ceramic-cherub-devotional-nightlight-lamp","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}