Bunyjul Entrance Table

The original Bunyjul Entrance Table (pictured) was designed and made over January/February 2024 in New Zealand by William Bayliss while he was assisting Michael Fortune at the Centre for Fine Woodworking. The Bunyjul Entrance Table was made from ebonised American cherry and brass. This piece is currently in New Zealand and will be on offer at the Parker Gallery, Nelson, in December 2024.

William would welcome a commission based on this design. He has ideas for a few minor refinements of the joinery which better suite our equipment at Dunstone Design.

The Mundi Mundi Entrance Table, which won the Furniture Section of the 2024 Wootha Prize is an extension of the Bunyjul design. The Wootha is one of Australia’s richest woodworking prizes. William won the Wootha at age 21, making him the youngest ever winner. For that matter, he’s also the youngest winner of the Furniture Section of the Wootha!

William pursues whimsical designs that are unrestrained by conventional forms. His cabinets, such as the Wilcannia and the Wakapuaka cabinets are masterpieces of cabinetmaking and technique, while constantly flirting around a specific function.

William’s work is influenced by Alan Peters, Jere Osgood, David Savage, Michael Fortune and of course Evan Dunstone. William has taken these influences and created something new and quintessentially original and Australian. This is best showcased by his award winning Bunyjul pair of occasional tables that clearly reference the northern Frillnecked Lizard (Bunyjul in Nugal-warra language), yet echos his influences.

Standard Dimensions; 1200mm l x 400mm D x 780mm H.

Available timbers; Ebonised American Cherry and brass (pictured).  POA.