Gable
Also known as: End Gable
A gable is the side panel of a cabinet box, particularly the exposed end panel at the termination of a cabinet run. In frameless cabinet construction, it is the primary structural side of the box and supports shelves, hinges, and drawers. Exposed gables receive a matching finished surface (skin panel or end panel) so they blend visually with the door and drawer fronts when visible from the side.
In practice
Cabinet spec sheets and installers use "gable" for the same part homeowners usually hear called an end panel — the side wall of the box. On an exposed run end, order it finished so it matches the doors instead of showing bare material.
Common questions
What is a gable in cabinetry?
The side panel of a cabinet box — the vertical wall that forms the left or right side. It is the same part as an end panel; "gable" is just the term cabinetmakers and spec sheets more often use.
Is a gable the same as an end panel?
Yes. Both describe the cabinet box's side wall. When it faces the room at the end of a run, it typically gets covered with a finished skin or decorative panel so it matches the doors.