Brand guide · BDI · Modern Studio, Laguna Beach
BDI furniture, explained: media consoles, lift desks and a home office that hides the wires.
BDI has spent four decades designing furniture around the technology we live with. Here is how to choose a BDI media cabinet for your TV, which lift desk fits how you work, and the new LINQ, Plume, Cora and Terrace pieces now at Modern Studio.
The brand
Furniture designed around the technology inside it.
In 1984, industrial designer Bill Becker founded BDI. The company credits itself with several industry firsts, including pioneering TV stands with integrated wheels and the first cabinetry intended for flat panel TVs (BDI).
That engineering-first habit is still the reason to buy BDI. In the company’s words, adjustable shelves, acoustically transparent doors, fingerprint-proof glass and clever cord management “aren’t luxuries—they are standard.” Most of the pieces in this guide were designed by Matthew Weatherly, so a Corridor desk, a Cora table and a LINQ console share the same proportions and wood tones.
For the story of the brand, see our earlier introduction to BDI furniture. This guide is the practical companion: how to choose.
How to choose a media cabinet
Start with the TV, then the doors, then the airflow.
- 1 · WidthChoose a console wider than the screen so the TV doesn’t overhang. BDI lists a recommended TV size for each cabinet; use it as your ceiling, not your target.
- 2 · DoorsClosed doors only work if remotes and sound get through. Plume’s convex doors are wrapped in speaker grille cloth; LINQ’s grey glass supports IR, Bluetooth and wireless signals.
- 3 · AirflowReceivers and consoles need to breathe. Look for flow-through ventilation, vented backs and shelves that don’t seal the compartment.
- 4 · Cable accessRemovable rear panels (Plume) and hidden wheels (Corridor) make adding a new device a quick job.
| TV | Screen width | BDI consoles that fit |
|---|---|---|
| 65″ TV | about 56.7″ |
LINQ 7583 Low Media Console · 65″ wide, rated up to 70″ Plume 8077 Media Console · 62″ wide, rated up to 70″ Profile 8477 Media Console · 61.75″ wide, rated up to 65″ |
| 75″ TV | about 65.4″ | CORRIDOR 8177 MEDIA CABINET · 65″ wide, rated up to 75″ |
| 85″ TV | about 74.1″ |
Plume 8079 Media Console · 80″ wide, rated up to 85″ Elements 8703-CS Media Cabinet · 82.5″ wide, rated up to 85″ |
Screen widths are calculated for a standard 16:9 TV, not including the bezel or stand. Console widths and recommended TV sizes are BDI’s figures from our product pages.
BDI also notes that in fully enclosed cabinets, devices that rely on Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, rather than line-of-sight IR signals, often work especially well, and that for components that do require IR control, an IR repeater may be used. For viewing height and delivery planning, our general media console buying guide goes deeper.
Media consoles
Six BDI media cabinets, from low and compact to an 85″ wall.
The new Plume is the one to see in person: the rounded walnut shell and bronze base read as furniture first. The LINQ 7583 sits lower, at 22″, for a wall-mounted TV or a room where you want the console to disappear.
Plume · four-door media console
Plume 8079 Media Console
$3,999
80″ W × 21″ D × 26.5″ H · TVs up to 85″
Rounded hardwood corners and convex doors wrapped in speaker grille cloth, so sound and remote signals pass through while components stay hidden. Removable rear panels make setup easier.
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Plume · three-door media console
Plume 8077 Media Console
$3,799
62″ W × 21″ D × 26.5″ H · TVs up to 70″
The same acoustic doors, glass shelves, ventilation and rear access as the 8079, sized for a smaller wall.
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LINQ · low media console
LINQ 7583 Low Media Console
$2,199
65″ W × 20″ D × 22″ H · TVs up to 70″
Grey-tinted glass bypass doors keep components out of sight yet reachable by remote. A ventilated back panel with routing channels manages airflow and cables, and a TV safety strap is included.
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Corridor · media cabinet
CORRIDOR 8177 MEDIA CABINET
$3,799
65″ W × 20.25″ D × 28.25″ H · TVs up to 75″
Louvered fronts, flow-through ventilation and hidden wheels that let you roll the cabinet out to reach the cables.
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Profile · three-door media console
Profile 8477 Media Console
$3,999
61.75″ W × 20″ D × 30″ H · TVs up to 65″
Washed oak with acoustically transparent doors on a charcoal low-profile base, with hidden wheels and adjustable glass shelves.
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Elements · media and storage cabinet
Elements 8703-CS Media Cabinet
$4,499
82.5″ W × 20″ D × 24″ H · TVs up to 85″
Hardwood veneers with fabric-lined perforated metal doors that let sound through, plus remote-friendly doors and hidden wheels.
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Lift desks
Sit, stand and keep the cables out of sight.
Check three things on a lift desk. Range: the Luma 6763 travels from 27″ to 44.5″, and the Sequel 20 6152 from 24.75″ to 49.75″, a wider range for very tall or very short users. Presets: Luma’s digital controller includes two memory presets, and Sequel’s keypad stores four height memory presets. Depth: the 34″-deep Luma 6763 gives a monitor arm and a laptop room side by side.
A moving desk also moves its cables. Luma’s 6767 adjustable back panel is 57″ wide, fits 66″ Luma desks and adds a wire management track, privacy and a modesty screen.
Luma · sit+stand lift desk
Luma 6763 Sit+Stand Lift Desk
$3,499
72″ × 34″ glass top · lifts 27″–44.5″
A generous satin-etched glass top on a four-leg lift base, with a programmable paddle, two memory presets and an included power strip. In Black or Dune.
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Sequel 20 · lift desk
SEQUEL 20 6152 LIFT DESK
$2,699
66″ × 30″ · lifts 24.75″–49.75″
An executive-styled lift desk with a programmable keypad that stores four height presets, designed to keep cables out of sight.
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Luma · sit+stand lift desk
Luma 6762 Sit+Stand Lift Desk
$2,999
66″ W × 28″ D · 27″–44.5″ H
The mid-size Luma, with a satin-etched tempered glass top, wire management wraps and a programmable control paddle.
View detailsHome office
Build the office as a set: desk, return and storage.
BDI designs its office pieces as collections, so the file drawers, returns and cabinets line up with the desk. On our product pages, the Complete the collection panel above Add to Cart now shows the pieces that go together, in your chosen finish where that piece offers it.
Sequel 20 · desk
Sequel 20 6101 Desk
$1,899
60″ W × 24″ D × 29″ H · keyboard drawer
A soft-touch glass top that resists fingerprints, a nonslip keyboard drawer and wire management channels. The foundation of the Sequel office.
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Sequel 20 · return
Sequel 20 6112 Return
$699
42″ W × 18″ D × 29″ H
Extends the 6101 into an L, or pairs with a Sequel cabinet as a compact laptop workstation.
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Corridor · desk
Corridor 6501 Desk
$2,499
60″ W × 26″ D × 30″ H
A keyboard drawer, a flip-down front panel and power and wire management ledges, behind louvered solid wood.
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Linea · multifunction cabinet
Linea 6220 Multifunction Cabinet
$2,399
56.25″ W × 18″ D × 29″ H
A letter/legal file drawer, locking drawers and a push-to-open printer tray, so the printer disappears.
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Living room tables
Tables that hide the remotes and charge the phones.
BDI treats occasional tables as storage. The new Cora coffee table has two lined, full-depth drawers, and the Cora end table adds a rear power compartment for a charging strip. Terrace is lighter: tempered glass over open shelves, with a 13.25″-deep console that fits behind most sofas.
Both families pair with the media cabinets above. BDI photographs Cora with the Corridor 8179 home theater cabinet.
Cora · coffee table
Cora 1172 Coffee Table
$1,999
50″ W × 26″ D × 16″ H · two drawers
Solid wood louvers front and back, with two lined, full-depth drawers for remotes and controllers.
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Cora · end table
Cora 1176 End Table
$1,399
22″ W × 22″ D × 24″ H
A lined drawer, a display shelf and a rear power compartment for a charging strip.
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Terrace · console table
Terrace 1153 Console Table
$999
50″ W × 13.25″ D × 30″ H
A slim glass-top console for behind the sofa, with open display shelving.
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Terrace · end table
Terrace 1156 End Table
$799
22.25″ W × 22.25″ D × 22.25″ H
Tempered glass over a lower shelf you can see through.
View detailsBedroom & entry
The same thinking, beyond the living room.
LINQ runs from the living room to the bedroom, so the entry cabinet, bench and console share one design language. Kava is BDI’s bedroom collection, with self-close drawers and a velvet-lined tray.
LINQ · entry cabinet
LINQ 7585 Entry Cabinet
$2,699
36″ W × 18″ D × 42″ H
Adjustable glass shelves and a full-width drawer behind soft-close doors, with a textured black interior.
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LINQ · storage bench
LINQ 9102 Storage Bench
$1,899
60″ W × 16″ D × 18″ H
A semi-aniline leather cushion over sliding-door storage, for the foot of the bed or the entry.
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Kava · dresser
Kava 9686 Dresser
$3,799
63.5″ W × 20.5″ D × 33″ H · six drawers
Self-close drawers, a removable velvet-lined tray and a drawer interlock with wall strap.
View detailsBDI questions
Frequently asked
What size media console do I need for a 65-inch TV?
A 65″ TV is about 56.7″ wide, so choose a console wider than that. BDI rates the LINQ 7583 (65″ wide) and Plume 8077 (62″ wide) for TVs up to 70″.
Which BDI media cabinet fits an 85-inch TV?
The Plume 8079 (80″ wide) and the Elements 8703-CS (82.5″ wide) are both rated for TVs up to 85″.
Will my remote work through closed doors?
BDI’s remote-friendly doors let IR signals through: Plume uses speaker grille cloth and LINQ uses grey-tinted glass. For fully enclosed credenzas, BDI suggests Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices, or an IR repeater.
Which BDI lift desk has the widest height range?
Of the desks in this guide, the Sequel 20 6152, at 24.75″ to 49.75″. The Luma 6762 and 6763 adjust from 27″ to 44.5″.
Who designs BDI furniture?
Many current BDI collections, including Plume, LINQ, Corridor, Sequel, Linea, Cora and Terrace, are designed by Matthew Weatherly, per our product pages. Luma is designed by the BDI Design Studio.
Can I see BDI in person?
Visit our Laguna Beach showroom, and call ahead to ask which BDI pieces and finishes are on the floor.
Sources
- Company history and standard features: BDI, About
- Plume specifications and IR guidance: BDI, Plume 8079
- LINQ 7583 specifications: BDI, LINQ 7583
- Luma 6763 height range and presets: BDI, Luma 6763
- Sequel 20 6152 height range and presets: BDI, Sequel 20 6152
Dimensions, recommended TV sizes and features are BDI specifications from bdiusa.com and our product pages. Screen widths are calculated for 16:9 TVs.
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