Strickland’s Steakhouse Furniture Case Study: Historic Brick House Charm meets Luxe Industrial Style

Strickland’s Steakhouse dining room with rustic black oak table tops, brick walls and plush custom chairs.

American Steakhouse Dining Elevated with Custom Wood Tables & Industrial Bases

Located in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey—inside the beautifully restored 1900s Woodbridge National Bank—Strickland’s Steakhouse balances Wall-Street-era grandeur with the laid-back comfort of a neighborhood chop house.

Guests dine on reclaimed ash table tops stained Antique Black, their wire-brushed grain contrasting exposed brick vault walls. Each top rests on matte-black metal bases that echo the restaurant’s original steel vault door—an homage to the building’s past.

Plush, custom-upholstered chairs in deep charcoal lend a refined edge while padded bar stools invite guests to linger over craft Manhattans. Under soaring ceilings and crystal chandeliers, Strickland’s marries tradition, texture and hearty Mid-Atlantic hospitality—brought to life by Superior Seating’s commercial craftsmanship.

Black oak round table with gold cordless lamp, black plates and X-back chairs at Strickland’s Steakhouse. Exposed-brick dining room with crystal chandeliers, green velvet chairs and black plank tables at Strickland’s Steakhouse. Brass-framed liquor display with glass shelves and premium spirits at Strickland’s Steakhouse bar. Tufted leather banquette and rustic black oak plank table with industrial base at Strickland’s Steakhouse.

The Challenge: Classic Warmth in a Historic Bank

Transforming a former bank into a steakhouse meant working around marble floors, towering arched windows and an original vault. The design brief required furniture that felt heirloom-quality but could handle rib-eye-sized traffic.

  • Honor the architecture—dark stains, iron hardware and plank-style tops needed to complement brick and brass without looking theme-park retro.
  • Seat varied party sizes—from intimate booths for date night to communal tables for celebratory tomahawks.
  • Survive steak-house intensity—hot skillets, red-wine rings and nightly turnovers demanded heat-resistant finishes and industrial-grade bases.
Row of two-top black oak tables with gold lamps, green velvet chairs and exposed-brick windows at Strickland’s Steakhouse.

The Solution: A Rustic-Luxury Table & Base Program

Strickland’s needed tabletops that felt rescued from the building’s bank-vault past yet performed like new. Superior Seating answered with three custom wood stories—each paired to an industrial metal base that echoes the original steelwork.

Reclaimed Ash Solid Wood Table Top in Antique Black
Black reclaimed ashwood table top stain swatch Finish Antique Black
Character-rich grain, 30″–60″ sizes. Wire-brushed slabs flaunt saw marks that play off the brick vault walls.
Custom Solid Oak Plank Dining Table Top in Black
Custom black oak stain swatch Finish Black Oak
One-of-a-kind 8-ft plank communal table crowns the mezzanine, reading like a rescued floor beam to accommodate large parties.
Custom Red Oak Rustic Plank Dining Table Top
Black rustic red oak table top stain swatch Finish Rustic Black
Rough-sawn texture, banquette friendly: mirrors the ash tops while keeping seating intimate.

Every top is anchored by blackened steel & cast-iron bases—industrial silhouettes that echo the century-old vault door while delivering modern stability.

Contemporary Metal Rectangular Table Base 16x28
Black powder coat swatch Finish Black
Wide footprint supports live-edge planks.
Contemporary Metal Square Table Base 24x24
Black powder coat table base finish swatch Finish Black
Rock-solid four-top support; matches vault hardware.
Pedestal-Style Aluminum Table Base 22x22
Black powder coat table base finish swatch Finish Matte Black
Lightweight for quick cocktail-hour re-sets.
Round Cast Iron & Steel Table Base 24″ dia.
Black powder coat table base finish swatch Finish Black
Classic pedestal—subtle nod to vintage bank fixtures.
Metal Single Slat Table Base
Black powder coat table base swatch Finish Black
Slim profile keeps window-view sightlines open.
Contemporary Metal Square Table Base 18x18
Black powder coat swatch Finish Black
Compact workhorse for mezzanine two-tops.

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Customer Testimonials

“First off, the space looks like it was converted from an old bank which gives a cool vibe. The decor is modern and comfortable. Valet/parking lot available.” – Read more reviews

Overhead spread of steak tartare, shrimp toast, rib-eye and salad on black oak table at Strickland’s Steakhouse. Barr Hill gin, PX sherry and honeycomb cocktail on marble bar at Strickland’s Steakhouse. Short-rib poutine with melted cheese beside hazy beer and brass lamp at Strickland’s Steakhouse bar. Charred tomahawk rib-eye resting on board with gold Strickland’s Steakhouse knife.

Furniture Inspiration & Moodboard

Mood board for Strickland’s Steakhouse—ancient black stains, reclaimed wood textures, iron bases and custom chairs

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