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April 28, 2026

Dome Chair Exploring New Zealand's Beautiful Back Country

Dome Chair Exploring New Zealand's Beautiful Back Country
Author
Lisa McNicholl
Published on
April 28, 2026

What you need to know

We took the incredibly durable, outdoor-rated Pedrali Dome chair on a tramping expedition through the beautiful New Zealand backcountry to prove its resilience.

Discover how this premium polypropylene chair easily withstands the harshest natural environments, guaranteeing it will easily survive the rigors of a commercial cafe or patio.

Discover the extreme outdoor durability and resilience of the premium Pedrali Dome chair.

Learn how we tested this commercial seating by taking it on a tramping expedition in the NZ backcountry.

Find out why high-quality polypropylene construction makes this chair perfect for harsh environments.

Explore stunning photography showcasing Italian design juxtaposed against beautiful natural landscapes.

See why the Dome chair is the ultimate, weather-proof choice for commercial cafes and outdoor patios.

Understand our commitment to supplying products that are genuinely built to last a lifetime.

The Dome Chair Takes to the Road

Great design belongs in great places. The Pedrali Dome chair has been a fixture in commercial interiors across New Zealand — boardrooms, breakout zones, staff rooms, and café settings — but this particular outing took it somewhere rather more dramatic: New Zealand's stunning back country.

We've always believed that the chairs and tables we specify should be as beautiful in photographs as they are functional in daily use. Taking the Dome chair out into some of New Zealand's most iconic landscapes was partly a creative exercise, and partly a way of demonstrating that genuinely well-designed furniture transcends the context it was built for.

About the Dome Chair

The Pedrali Dome is one of the most versatile pieces in our range. Its clean, sculptural profile works in virtually any interior context — it has an unpretentious quality that lets it hold its own in a luxury boardroom just as comfortably as it does in a school staff room. Available as a chair and a barstool, in a wide range of colours and with both indoor and outdoor-rated options, the Dome is a workhorse that looks like a racehorse.

The commercial-grade polypropylene shell is UV-stabilised and impact-resistant, making it genuinely suited to outdoor and high-traffic environments. The stacking capability means storage is never a problem.

Bring It Into Your Space

The Dome chair is available to view in our Christchurch showroom. Contact us to discuss pricing, configurations, and fabric options for your project.

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Meet the author

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Lisa McNicholl
Lisa McNicholl
Director - New Zealand

Lisa McNicholl leads Bishop Interiors in New Zealand, overseeing client relationships, project delivery, and strategic growth. With extensive experience in the commercial furniture industry, she works closely with education, government, and commercial clients to deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes. As part of a multi-generational family business, Lisa brings strong industry knowledge and a commitment to long-term partnerships.

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