Carcass
A carcass is the structural box body of a cabinet, without doors, drawers or benchtop. Used in kitchen, bathroom and wardrobe cabinetmaking.
Ask Chalkline about this →The carcass (also spelled carcase) is the structural box body of a cabinet: the sides, base, back panel, and top rail, assembled before doors, drawer fronts, shelving, or benchtop are fitted. On a kitchen installation, the carcasses are fixed to the wall and floor first; door fronts, hinges, and benchtop follow.
Also known as: carcase, cabinet box, cabinet body.
Category: Cabinetmaking / joinery.
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Last updated: 2026-05-10. Verified: 2026-05-10.