![Hel Hamilton The Paddington Suitcase](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209996/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-10_2023-10-04-034529_rjdr_fc1e2c4d96.jpg 1565w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209996/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-10_2023-10-04-034529_rjdr_eb089b3ad2.jpg 725w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209996/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-10_2023-10-04-034529_rjdr_df8686b8af.jpg 320w)
The Paddington Suitcase
Ash, Ambrosia Maple, Cherry, Eucalyptus, Maple, Total Boat Resin, Walnut / 2023The Paddington fully assembled.
![IMG 20180615 153811 Original](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/210001/IMG_20180615_153811_Original_341207b1f1.jpg 560w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/210001/IMG_20180615_153811_Original_d79ff68027.jpg 280w)
- About
Meet Matthew Coston.
Wood working has always been an interest of his. In the early years of his life he lived in Nigeria where he had the fortune of witnessing all sorts of wood working. This varied from very intricate carvings of all sizes; as well as, hand crafted pieces of furniture. Then in his teenage years he moved to Qatar. Here he meandered around a store that took him on an adventure through time as many of the pieces were made of doors and materials from decades to centuries old. After living overseas for most of his life he would return to the United States. In his mid 20’s he attend a furniture making class at Heritage School of Woodworking in Waco, Texas. This would ignite his passion for woodworking and more importantly his passion for hand tools. He then stumbled into carving figurines and utensils. He also spent many hours turning bowls and pens. Eventually he came across Vermont Woodworking School, which provided him with the necessary knowledge he was lacking with power tools. He enjoys designing unique pieces of furniture that draw inspiration from different forms of media; as well as, using different mediums to add a special twist to his designs. Lastly one of his favorite things about woodworking is the shushing sound of a very hand sharp plane skating across a piece of wood.
- Region
- S. burlington, VT
- Media
- Https://www.instagram.com/madman.creations/
- Professional Status
- Student
Portfolio
![Hel Hamilton The Paddington Suitcase](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209995/Czlq6_2023-10-04-034528_wthc_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209995/Czlq6_2023-10-04-034528_wthc_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
The Paddington Suitcase
Ash, Ambrosia Maple, Cherry, Eucalyptus, Maple, Total Boat Resin, Walnut / 2023The Paddington Suit is a suitcase that turns into a table on the go or if you are in need for somewhere to make a marmalade sandwhich
![Hel Hamilton The Paddington Suitcase](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209998/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-12_2023-10-04-034533_jbek_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209998/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-12_2023-10-04-034533_jbek_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
The Paddington Suitcase
Ash, Ambrosia Maple, Cherry, Eucalyptus, Maple, Poplar, Walnut / 2023Fully assembled Miniature Paddington Suitcase and mallet
![Hel Hamilton The Paddington Suitcase](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209994/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-11_2023-10-04-034526_fksk_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209994/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-11_2023-10-04-034526_fksk_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
The Paddington Suitcase
Ash, Ambrosia Maple, Cherry, Eucalyptus, Maple, Total Boat Resin, Walnut / 2023Fully assembled Miniature Paddington Suitcase sitting upon full size Paddington Suitcase
![Hel Hamilton The Paddington Suitcase](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209997/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-21_2023-10-04-034531_kvji_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209997/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-21_2023-10-04-034531_kvji_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
The Paddington Suitcase
Cherry, Eucalyptus, Maple, Total Boat Resin / 2023Functional locks and marmalade handle
![Hel Hamilton The Paddington Suitcase](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209996/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-10_2023-10-04-034529_rjdr_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209996/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-10_2023-10-04-034529_rjdr_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
The Paddington Suitcase
Ash, Ambrosia Maple, Cherry, Eucalyptus, Maple, Total Boat Resin, Walnut / 2023The Paddington fully assembled.
![Hel Hamilton The Paddington Suitcase](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209993/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-08_2023-10-04-034524_frrf_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/matthew-mcdowell-coston/209993/m-mcdowell-coston-d1-08_2023-10-04-034524_frrf_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
The Paddington Suitcase
Cherry, Eucalyptus, Total Boat Resin / 2023Handmade handle with marmalade resin.