Antique Chocolate Molds, c.1890 - set of 4
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of four highly detailed cast iron chocolate molds, circa 1890 rooster: 5 inches wide by 3 inches deep by 5 ½ inches tall rabbit and swan: 4 ½ inches wide 2 ¼ inches deep by 3 ...
Iron
$330
H 9.25 in W 3.63 in D 2.5 in
Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina.
Metal
$330
H 9.25 in W 3.63 in D 2.5 in
Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina.
Metal
$280
H 8.25 in W 3.63 in D 1.88 in
Petite Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina.
Metal
$280
H 8.25 in W 3.63 in D 1.88 in
Petite Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina.
Metal
Bonzo the Dog Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with mold number and manufacturer sign. Made by Lauroesch, in the City of Schwäbisch Gmünd Germany. Beautiful and ready to use or dis...
Metal
Bonzo Dog Chocolate Mold Antique Vintage German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
Metal
Boy With Trumpet Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with mold number. Attributed to Anton Reiche, Dresden Germany. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to ...
Metal
Bear with Ball Rare Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Attributed to Anton Reiche, Dresden Germany. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were th...
Metal
Beautiful Cute Fish Dolphin Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with mold number. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate produc...
Metal
Beautiful Cute Fish Dolphin Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with mold number. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate produc...
Metal
$515Sale Price|35% Off
H 13 in W 16 in D 2 in
Large Antique German Chocolate Mold with Bunnies and Chickens
Located in Redding, CT
Large Antique German Chocolate Mold with Bunnies and hens.
Tin
$180
H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 2.13 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1930s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Metal
$160
H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.13 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Metal
$120
H 3.88 in W 2.13 in D 0.88 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Metal
$140
H 4.88 in W 2.63 in D 1.38 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Metal
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #1714. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...
Metal
Resting Bavarian Lion Chocolate Mold Antique Vintage, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
Metal
Santa Claus Gnome Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
Metal
$240
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Santa Claus Belsnickel Chocolate Mold Antique German Christmas, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with manufactory logo (not readable) and #4044. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. Think it's missing the gro...
Metal
$330
H 9.25 in W 3.63 in D 2.5 in
Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, Antique Christmas 1890s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina.
Metal
Antique Belgian Chocolate Mold, Metal, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Belgian chocolate heavy metal chocolate mold.
Metal
$289
H 10.25 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Metal
$270
H 9.25 in W 4.13 in D 3 in
large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Metal
$290
H 8.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #4572. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...
Metal
$520
H 3.63 in W 7.5 in D 2.13 in
Fish Dolphin Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, Anton Reiche, Dresden, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Anton Reiche, Dresden. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate ...
Metal
Beautiful Lady Shoe Chocolate or Baking Mold Antique German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. Fantastic piece for each collector. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
Metal
$280
H 7.75 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle on Donkey Mule Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Metal
$128Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 6.75 in D 2.13 in
Beautiful Santa Claus Walking Boot Shoe Chocolate Mold Antique Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. Fantastic piece for each collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Metal
Wood & Iron 'Lamb' Table Lamp, Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Wood & Iron Table Lamp made from an Antique Belgian Chocolate Mold of a Lamb. Belgium.
Wood
Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with manufactory mark. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate ...
Metal
Antique Large Easter Bunny Chocolate Mold Circa 1900
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly dense cast aluminum two-part chocolate mold, in the form of a standing Easter bunny with a woven basket on his back.
Aluminum
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Matfer, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Matfer, France and #20. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate...
Metal
Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Metal
Sold
H 10 in W 4 in D 4.63 in
Antique Saint Nicholas Belsnickle Santa Christmas Chocolate Mold, France 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with name and mold number. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocola...
Metal
Sold
H 4.13 in W 4.75 in D 1.75 in
Santa Claus Donkey Mule Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
Metal
Sold
H 6.38 in W 3 in D 1.63 in
St. Nicholas Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
Metal
Sold
H 7.88 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Santa Claus Belsnickle with Lantern Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Metal
Sold
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 1.38 in
Easter Bunny Rabbit Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, Anton Reiche, Dresden, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Anton Reiche, Dresden. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate p...
Metal
Antique Chocolate Mold Monkey
Located in Retie, BE
Antique vintage chocolate mold of a zoo animal, the monkey.
Metal
Antique Easter Bunny Chocolate Mold
Located in Essex, MA
A cast aluminum two-part chocolate mold, in the form of a standing Easter bunny with a woven basket on his back.
Aluminum
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.