Albert Hadley

Albert Hadley (1920–2012) was an American interior designer known as "the dean of American decorating" for his role as a partner at Parish-Hadley Associates, one of the most influential design firms of the twentieth century. His approach blended classical elegance with modern simplicity, creating rooms that were simultaneously refined, comfortable, and surprisingly bold. He mentored generations of designers and maintained an uncompromising commitment to quality and personal expression in interior design. Hadley's influence extends through his teaching and his example of thoughtful, edited design. He demonstrated that traditional and modern elements could coexist beautifully, that editing is as important as selecting, and that the best rooms have a sense of ease that belies the thought behind them. His work for clients including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the Astors, and the Rockefellers set a standard for American high-end residential design that persists today.