Biography
From the time Alan Karzen was a child, he started going to work with his father at the Atlas Refinishing Service Company on Chicago's westside.Alan watched the craftsmen and learned the value of hand-workmanship and fine attention to detail. He quickly embraced an appreciation for the old-world talent required to restore fine furniture by reclaiming its former value and never allowing chemical shortcuts to restore furniture.
In 1971, Alan made the decision to join his father in the family-owned and operated business. Alan’s goal was to "save and restore" each piece of furniture he could as well as continue the tradition of his father's company. As a result, he encouraged people to preserve their valued antique or treasured heirloom.
For almost four decades, he worked in the business and became its president. After the business was sold, he planned to explore other careers. However, due to his love of preserving heirlooms and antique furniture as well as rebuilding pianos, he has returned to his roots and opened Alan Karzen Restoration L.L.C. in 2007.
