Phil LoweThe woodworking community lost an icon with the passing of Phil Lowe in January 2021. He was well respected as an exemplary craftsman, author, and teacher. Phil was a long time SAPFM member, 2005 Cartouche Award recipient, frequent contributor to the annual American Period Furniture Journal, presenter at many of our events, and personal friend to many of us. He is survived by his wife and daughters. It is through their generosity that Phil’s lifetime library of original drawings and furniture plans is being shared with the woodworking community for download without cost. 

In order to preserve and share Phil’s extensive library of furniture plans, they are being scanned and shared for public use. This effort is being led by Artie Keenan, Phil Lowe’s dear friend and right hand man, along with Nick Maraldo, Phil’s longtime student and instructor at the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts and SAPFM member. We thank these two gentleman for taking on this tremendous task.

The plans are made available under the Public License to Use Philip C. Lowe Furniture Designs.

With the preservation of Phil Lowe’s Drawing Library his legacy will continue as he teaches us for years to come. 

Downloads

For each of the projects below, you may select the thumbnail image to see a larger image on your screen or select the Blue Text to initiate a high-resolution download.

Low Double Bookcase HOT

High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Low Double Bookcase_CWS107.0.1.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-39a_result
Downloads 502
Size 10.69 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number CWS 107.0.1.1

Gothic Bookcase HOT

High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_CWL Living Room Gothic Bookcase_CWL110.0.2.1-3_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-49_result
Downloads 420
Size 29.83 MB
Date Drawn 1992-12-03
Catalog Number CWL 110.0.2.1

Gate Leg Table HOT

DT-101.0.1-Gate-Leg-Table-19Sep1977
Downloads 641
Size 16.61 MB
Date Drawn 1977-09-19
Catalog Number DT 101.0.1

Vernacular Side Table

High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Side Table Turned Leg_ST116.0.1.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-30_result
Downloads 211
Size 14.39 MB
Date Drawn 1994-01-01
Catalog Number ST 116.0.1.1

Queen Anne Tea Table HOT

ST-108.0.1-Queen-Anne-Tea-Table
Downloads 942
Size 5.27 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number ST 108.0.1

Queen Anne Sofa Table

High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Sofa Table_ST128.0.1.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-24_result
Downloads 225
Size 15.34 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number ST 128.0.1.1

Baroque Tilt Top Tripod Table

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PLO_Tilt Top Tripod Table_ST133.0.1.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-28_result
Downloads 271
Size 21.61 MB
Date Drawn 2001-12-14
Catalog Number ST 133.0.1.1

Chippendale Game Table

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PLO_Chippendal Game Table_GT101.0.1.1-2_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-45_result
Downloads 267
Size 27.78 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number GT 101.0.1.1

Hepplewhite Pembroke/Breakfast Table

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PLO_Hepplewhite Pembroke Table_ST129.0.1._0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-31_result
Downloads 251
Size 22.09 MB
Date Drawn 2000-08-07
Catalog Number ST 129.0.1.1

Adams Side Table HOT

ST-114.0.1.2-Adams-Side-Table-May1992
Downloads 457
Size 33.89 MB
Date Drawn 1992-05-01
Catalog Number ST 114.0.1.2

Glass Top Table HOT

ST-141.0.1.1-Glass-Top-Table
Downloads 402
Size 7.28 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number ST 141.0.1.1

Demilune Table HOT

ST-144.0.1-Demilune-Table
Downloads 806
Size 15.92 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number ST 144.0.1

Seymore Night Stand

High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Seymour Night Stand_CWS113.0.1.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-34_result
Downloads 297
Size 38.4 MB
Date Drawn 2018-07-24
Catalog Number CWS 113.0.1.1

Seymore Card Table

High resolution, scaled 50%

Upload_20220911-1526281024_1
Downloads 226
Size 36.06 MB
Date Drawn 2015-03-25
Catalog Number ST 145.0.2.2

Neoclassical Drum Table

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PLO_Drum Table NBSS_ST105.0.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-25_result
Downloads 109
Size 26.85 MB
Date Drawn 1967-10-06
Catalog Number ST 105.0.1

Step Table

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PLO_Step Table NBSS_ST104.0.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-27_result
Downloads 117
Size 23.23 MB
Date Drawn 1967-10-05
Catalog Number ST 106.0.1

Sheraton Sideboard

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PLO_Sheraton Sideboard_CWL116.0.1._0.8_300DPI_LRE_FINL_SO17363-32_result
Downloads 206
Size 21.06 MB
Date Drawn 1997-09-01
Catalog Number CWL 116.0.1.1

Sheraton Sideboard #2

High resolution scan, reduced 50%

PLO_Sheraton Sideboard_CWL118.0.1.2_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-35a_result1024_1
Downloads 174
Size 71.66 MB
Date Drawn 2012-08-30
Catalog Number CWL 118.0.2.2

Jacobean Sofa

PLO_Jacobean Sofa_CWS100.1.1.2_0.8_300DPI_LRE_SO17363-2 FNL_result1024_1
Downloads 242
Size 9.45 MB
Date Drawn 1990-12-07
Catalog Number CWS 100.0.1.3

Banister Back Chair

CSW-105.0.1-Banister-Back-Chair-Jun1979
Downloads 296
Size 27.69 MB
Date Drawn 1979-06-01
Catalog Number CSW 105.0.1

Ladder-Back Chair

High Resolution, Scaled 50%

PLO_Ladder Back_CSW104.0.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-19_result
Downloads 164
Size 30.53 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number CSW 104.0.1

Queen Anne Footstool HOT

AC-135.0.1-Queen-Anne-Footstool-06Sep1994
Downloads 706
Size 5.27 MB
Date Drawn 1994-09-06
Catalog Number AC 135.0.1

Queen Anne Side Chair (New England) #1 HOT

CSW-120.0.1.1-New-England-Queen-Anne-Chair-30Dec2010
Downloads 655
Size 99.51 MB
Date Drawn 2010-12-30
Catalog Number CSW 120.0.1.1

Queen Anne Side Chair (New England) #2 HOT

New England side chair with turned feet. Full Size Scan

PLO_Queen Anne Side Chair_CSW103.0.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-14_result
Downloads 617
Size 6.85 MB
Date Drawn 1980-03-02
Catalog Number CSW 103.0.1

Chippendale Ladderback Chair

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PLO_Ladder Back Chair NBSS_CSW108.0.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-18_result
Downloads 135
Size 27.79 MB
Date Drawn 1967-10-11
Catalog Number CSW 108.0.1

Chippendale Side Chair (Southern) HOT

CSW-121.0.1.1-Chippendale-Chair-Southern-08Jan2014
Downloads 881
Size 21.56 MB
Date Drawn 2014-01-08
Catalog Number CSW 121.0.1.1

Chippendale Side Chair

With shell on crest and volute foot.  Slip seat.

PLO_Chippendale Side Chair with Shell and Foot_CSW106.0.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-17_result 1
Downloads 195
Size 18.14 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number CWS 106.0.1

Chippendale Arm Chair #1 HOT

CAU-104.0.1.1-Chippendale-Arm-Chair-22Jul2013
Downloads 631
Size 24.15 MB
Date Drawn 2013-07-22
Catalog Number CAU 104.0.1.1

Chippendale Arm Chair #2

Salem.  Commonly referred to as the "Owl Eye" pattern.

High resolution scan, reduced 50%.

PLO_Salem Chippendale Arm Chair_CAW112.0.1.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-42a_result1024_1
Downloads 192
Size 39.54 MB
Date Drawn 2016-11-07
Catalog Number CAW 112.0.1.1

Sheraton Upholstered Bench

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PLO_Sheraton Upholstered Bench_AC137.0.1._0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-47_result
Downloads 116
Size 11.46 MB
Date Drawn 1995-02-04
Catalog Number AC 137.0.1.1

Contemporary Side Chair

Designed for Phil's wife, Sandra. High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Contemporary Side Chair Sandra_CSW102.0.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-16_result
Downloads 136
Size 17.35 MB
Date Drawn 1983-11-07
Catalog Number CSW 102.0.1

Block Front Chest HOT

CD-108.0.1.1-Blockfront-Chest-Jul2009
Downloads 593
Size 5.9 MB
Date Drawn 2009-07-01
Catalog Number CD 108.0.1.1

Chippendale Chest on Chest with Dentil Moulding HOT

CWL-114.0.1.1-Chest-on-Chest-11Sep1995
Downloads 488
Size 19.54 MB
Date Drawn 1995-09-11
Catalog Number CWL 114.0.1.1

Chippendale Serpentine Chest

High resolution scan, reduced 50%

PLO_Serpentine Chest_CD106.0.1._0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-33_result
Downloads 238
Size 43.69 MB
Date Drawn 2007-09-15
Catalog Number CD 106.0.1

Chippendale Double Dresser

Full Size Scan.

PLO_Chippendale Double Dresser_CWL112.0.1.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-37_result 1
Downloads 179
Size 7.4 MB
Date Drawn 1994-01-06
Catalog Number CWL 112.0.1.1

Newport Block Front Desk with Secretary HOT

Spectacular!

PLO_Newport Block Front Desk with Sec_D109.0.1.1-2_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-50_result0
Downloads 426
Size 97.88 MB
Date Drawn 1996-10-01
Catalog Number D 109.0.1.1

New England Desk with Secretary HOT

Full Size Scans

PLO_New England Desk w Secretary _D112.0.1-22-2FNL_0.8_300DPI_LRE_SO17363-22a_result1024_1
Downloads 586
Size 23.04 MB
Date Drawn 2013-01-01
Catalog Number D 112.0.2.3

Ellis Island Inspector Desk HOT

D-100.0.1-Ellis-Island-Inspector-Desk-22Dec1987
Downloads 519
Size 9.53 MB
Date Drawn 1987-12-22
Catalog Number D 100.0.1

Jeweler's Bench

High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Jewelers Bench_ST105.0.1._0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-26_result
Downloads 208
Size 41.6 MB
Date Drawn 1981-02-01
Catalog Number ST 105.0.1

Sheraton Bed

B-106.0.1.1-Sheraton-Bed-Mar1994
Downloads 369
Size 13.2 MB
Date Drawn 1994-03-01
Catalog Number B 106.0.1.1

Queen Anne Low Boy with Spanish Feet HOT

CWS-104.0.1-Low-Boy-13Oct1967
Downloads 538
Size 15.22 MB
Date Drawn 1967-10-13
Catalog Number CWS 104.0.1

Newport Low Boy with Ball/Claw Feet

Phil built this to be used as a bath vanity.  Full Size Scan

PLO_Queen Anne Low Boy_CWS109.1.0.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_THUMB
Downloads 308
Size 4.89 MB
Date Drawn 2015-04-13
Catalog Number CWS 109.1.0.1

Baroque Combination Fire Screen / Candlestand

Salem, Massachussets.  High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Fire Screen Candle Stand_AC111.0.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-48_result
Downloads 129
Size 24.63 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number AC 111.0.1

Chippendale Looking Glass

a.k.a.: mirror.  High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Chippendale Looking Glass_ST156.0.1.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-41_result
Downloads 146
Size 15.12 MB
Date Drawn 2005-07-11
Catalog Number AC 156.0.1.1

Newport Mantle Clock

High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Newport Block Swan Point Cemetary Clock_CWL117.0.1.0.1.2_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-52_result
Downloads 245
Size 56.38 MB
Date Drawn 2002-10-04
Catalog Number CWL 117.0.1.2

Neoclassical Table Lamp

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PLO_Table lamp_TL141.2.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-4_result
Downloads 129
Size 14.68 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number TL 141.0.1.1

Federal Eagle Inlay

High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Federal Eagle Inlay_I130.1.1_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-5_result
Downloads 235
Size 3 MB
Date Drawn
Catalog Number I 100.0.1

Small Boxes

High resolution, scaled 50%

PLO_Small Boxes_SB160.0.1.4_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-38abcd_result
Downloads 377
Size 10.97 MB
Date Drawn 2016-07-06
Catalog Number SB 160.0.1.4

Elliptical Archway

PLO_Elliptical Archway_AD107.2.3.2_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-51-2_result1024_1
Downloads 130
Size 38.36 MB
Date Drawn 1991-02-05
Catalog Number AD 107.2.3.2

Window Cornices

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PPLO_Window Cornices_AD107.2.3.3_0.8_300DPI_LRE_FNL_SO17363-51-3_result
Downloads 159
Size 4.24 MB
Date Drawn 1991-02-11
Catalog Number AD 107.2.3.3