center panel

Central display area

Center panel refers to the middle section of a multi-part surface or structure.

In vehicles, it typically means the dashboard area between driver and passenger: The center panel houses the climate controls and infotainment screen.

In doors, furniture, or artwork, it's the main section flanked by side panels.

Triptychs feature a center panel with two wings.

Related

art history · wooden frame · section · altarpiece · religious art · display · cabinet · door · wood · frame · hinge · screen · flat screen · partition · room divider · diptych · painting · mounted

Opposites
spatial position

center panelside panel

Flat piece at edge

wings · wing · shutters

visual hierarchy in triptychs/altarpieces

center panelshutter

Hinged window covering

Family

center, panel, centers, centered, centering, central, centrally, centralize, centralization

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G