Cardita is inspired by the beautiful leather seats found in luxury vintage cars.
A simple yet intelligent frame is complemented by classic upholstery detailing, which not only exudes opulence, but also is exceptionally comfortable.
Design by Martin Ballendat
Martin Ballendat studied Design at the Folkwangschule in Essen. After working for various manufacturers around Europe he set up his own studio in 1995 in Austria.
A second studio soon opened in Germany and today ‘Design Ballendat’ has eighteen employees working closely with a range of clients all over the world.
His simple visual style combined with elegant innovation has kept him at the forefront of interior design for nearly 20 years and has won Design Ballendat more than 100 awards.
Designs for Allermuir Cardita
Side chair
Cardita is inspired by the beautiful leather seats found in luxury vintage cars. A simple yet intelligent frame is complemented by classic upholstery detailing, which not only exudes opulence, but also is exceptionally comfortable.
Stool
Cardita is inspired by the beautiful leather seats found in luxury vintage cars. A simple yet intelligent frame is complemented by classic upholstery detailing, which not only exudes opulence, but also is exceptionally comfortable.
Standard Features
Dual density molded foam shell
Solid Ash legs with a clear finish
Tubular steel footrest finished in Polished Chrome
Plastic glides
Optional Features
Solid Ash legs can be stained or colorwashed
Plastic glides with felt
Cardita Performance Standards
BS EN 16139: 2013 – Level 1
BS EN 1022:2005
Wood Leg Finishes
Ash
Legs - Wood Stains (Ash)
Wenge
Dark Walnut
American Walnut
American Cherry
White Oak
Clear
Legs - Color Washes (Ash)
White as Snow Wash
Back to Black Wash
Slate Gray Wash
Smoke Gray Wash
Vintage Red Wash
Ruby Red Wash
Fern Green Wash
Peacock Green Wash
Blue Skies Wash
Sapphire Blue Wash
Orange Crush Wash
Mellow Yellow Wash
Nut Brown Wash
Turtle Dove Wash
Sherbet Yellow Wash
Blush Pink Wash
Wood Leg Finishes
Ash
Legs - Wood Stains (Ash)
Wenge
Dark Walnut
American Walnut
American Cherry
White Oak
Clear
Legs - Color Washes (Ash)
White as Snow Wash
Back to Black Wash
Slate Gray Wash
Smoke Gray Wash
Vintage Red Wash
Ruby Red Wash
Fern Green Wash
Peacock Green Wash
Blue Skies Wash
Sapphire Blue Wash
Orange Crush Wash
Mellow Yellow Wash
Nut Brown Wash
Turtle Dove Wash
Sherbet Yellow Wash
Blush Pink Wash
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Fennel
Fireside
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Lilac
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Mao
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Nile
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Pensive
Peridot
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Tangelo
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Cafe
Camel
Campari
Cannella
Citron
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Forest
Guacamole
Harvest
Lipstick
Magnolia
Mahogany
Mist
Muscat
Mushroom
Ocean
Olive
Peach
Pebble
Saddle
Straw
Sunflower
Taupe
Vanilla
Vino
White
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Mix
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Union
Venture
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191
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954
964
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Fabrics - Maharam Messenger See full collection
Ash
Aster
Azure
Balsa
Bayou
Beyond
Cactus
Capri
Cassis
Cherry
Chestnut
Chili
Cloud
Depth
Electric
Everglade
Fennel
Fireside
Fossil
Husk
Hydrangea
Ice
Lilac
Lumine
Maize
Mao
Neon
Nile
Onyx
Oyster
Pensive
Peridot
Poppy
Robust
Satsuma
Shadow
Snow
Spice
Squall
Tangelo
Tobacco
Turf
Tusk
Ultramarine
Vibrant
Voyage
Zinc
Leather - Green Hides Sierra See full collection
Ash
Baltic
Black
Blush
Cafe
Camel
Campari
Cannella
Citron
Crimson
Forest
Guacamole
Harvest
Lipstick
Magnolia
Mahogany
Mist
Muscat
Mushroom
Ocean
Olive
Peach
Pebble
Saddle
Straw
Sunflower
Taupe
Vanilla
Vino
White
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CUZ1B Imperial
CUZ1C Lancaster
CUZ1D Bath
CUZ1E Surrey
CUZ1F Ulster
CUZ1G Salford
CUZ1H Belhaven
CUZ1J Aberlour
CUZ1K Camphill
CUZ1L Newport
CUZ1M Glasgow
CUZ1N Cardiff
CUZ1P Hull
CUZ1Q Brighton
CUZ1R Plymouth
CUZ1S Nottingham
CUZ1T Sheffield
CUZ1U Sussex
CUZ1V Manchester
CUZ1W Newcastle
CUZ1X St Martins
CUZ1Y Edinburgh
CUZ1Z Exeter
CUZ02 Aston
CUZ2A Loughborough
CUZ08 Napier
CUZ09 Oxford
CUZ12 Winchester
Mane
CUZ13 Wellington
CUZ14 Durham
CUZ18 Oriel
CUZ21 Magdalene
CUZ24 Balliol
CUZ26 Knightsbridge
CUZ27 Collingwood
CUZ28 Silverdale
CUZ30 Silcoates
CUZ31 Trevelyan
CUZ32 Banbridge
CUZ33 Latymer
CUZ35 Bromsgrove
CUZ39 Goldsmith
CUZ46 Eastbourne
CUZ47 Fairfield
CUZ30 Silcoates
CUZ53 Bryanstone
CUZ58 Dunhurst
CUZ62 Glenalmond
CUZ63 Handcross
CUZ66 Kimbolton
CUZ67 Kingsmead
CUZ82 Wesley
CUZ83 Butterstone
CUZ84 Dollar
CUZ85 Keil
CUZ86 St Andrews
CUZ87 Aberdeen
CUZ88 Starley
CUZ89 Rockport
CUZ90 Edge Hill
Material Content
The open components are constructed of the following
Fabric
PU Foam
Steel
Solid Wood
Pre-Consumer Recycled Content
Cardita contains up to 16.50% of recycled material
Fabric
Steel
Post-Consumer Recycled Content
The range is 100% recyclable
100%