Rute Martins, Creative Director and co-founder of Greenapple, has been at the heart of the brand's designs since its establishment in 2005. As the creative force behind Greenapple, Rute designs every piece, from the core collection to bespoke creations that bring clients' concepts and desires to life.
Alongside iconic pieces like the Bordeira coffee table and Biloba sideboard, she has developed bespoke interior designs for clients around the world, including projects in New York, Miami, London, and Switzerland. Her work has been featured in 1stDibs Introspective magazine, Incollect magazine, and the Financial Times’ How to Spend It.
Born and raised in Portugal and mother of five, including two sets of twins, Rute holds a degree in economics. After founding Greenapple with her husband Sérgio, the company’s CEO, she shifted from her economics background to pursue her true passion for design, earning a design degree in Lisbon.
Drawing inspiration from Portugal’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Rute’s designs embody meticulous precision, unique creativity and a personal touch, characterized by organic and contemporary elements. With an intuitive talent for design, Rute channels her creativity into each piece, much like a composer or writer expresses their inspiration through their art. Her deep understanding of client preferences and aspirations allows her to seamlessly balance her sensibilities with her clients’ dream designs.
Find Rute's designs for Greenapple, including seating, tables, cabinets, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Greenapple)
Modern Monique Marble Column, Calacatta, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Monique Marble Column, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Monique marble column, carved from exquisite Calacatta Cremo marble, embodies timeless sophisticati...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Quartz, Statuary Marble
Modern Monique Marble Column Set/2, Calacatta, Handmade in Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Monique Marble Column Set of 2, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Monique marble column, carved from exquisite Calacatta Cremo marble, embodies timeless sop...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
Modern Flute Column, Black Pedestal Sculpture, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Flute Column, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Flute column is a bold statement of contrast and rhythm, bringing depth and character to a...
Brass
Small Travertine Cube Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist block-form table is shaped of pale travertine tile with clean lines and balanced proportions. The small display stand exemplifies Organic Modern style with chiseled edges, smoothed sides and the irregular, natural patterning of stone. The simple cube form is ideal as a tabletop pedestal...
Travertine
A Patinated Steel Cube Pedestal Custom Made Minimalist Design
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A patinated steel cube. Made by a RISDI sculptor, each side has a unique surface. Heavy, approx. 3.6mm thick with adjustable gliders on the bottom of the cube.
Steel
$2,556Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in
20th Century Azulejo I Walnut Wood Hand Painted, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Azulejo I Portuguese guitar is a tribute to the artistic expression of a nation. The history of the people is transcribed to the original ceramic...
Wood
$3,075
H 48.3 in W 11.7 in D 11.7 in
Antique Early 1900s Majestic Hand Carved Oak Display Sculpture Stand / Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning classical style display column with a wonderful and warm patina. This marvelous piece of early 20th century workmanship is another fine example of the quality that was made in those days. All handcrafted out of oak and beautifully patinated from top to bottom this antique stand is a real eyecatcher and over the many decades the patina has only made this antique more attractive. This highly stylish, strong and very stable stand will easily take one of your heavier sculptures as well. The combination of the circular, heavy stem with its classical carvings and cannelures and the square base and table top make this stylish antique an absolute joy to own and look at. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this antique display stand...
Wood, Oak
$2,557Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in
1st Century Azulejo V Guitar Handpainted, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Intending to enhance the "Tudo Isto É" collection, Malabar designers conceived the Azulejo V Portuguese Guitar showing, in a relaxed way, a magnifice...
Wood
Stylish, Late 1800s Handmade Italian, Alabaster Column, Pedestal or Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Roman column for displaying a work of art. This piece is composed of eight stacked segments, forming a beautifully twisted column inspired by ancient Roman and Baroque des...
Alabaster
$12,000 / item
H 40 in W 16 in D 16 in
Industrial Dent Black Steel Sculpture/Pedestal, One of a Kind by James DeMartis
By James DeMartis
Located in East Hampton, NY
Precision crafted rectangle with crushed corner. Makes ideal conversation piece. Can act as a stand alone sculpture or lectern or pedestal. Welded fabrication and artfully “deconstru...
Steel
Post Modern Italian Column Green Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of postmodern marble bookends from Italy. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding. The veining that develops on the green marble with gr...
Marble
Bactrian Marble Column Idol
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Bactrian marble column idol, circa 3000-2000 Bc. It has a elegant tapering form with a undeep groove running on the top and bottom. The marble is a breccia type with striking vains i...
Marble
$1,252
H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in
Duramen 1, Handmade in France, Designer Jules Lobgeois, One of a Kind
Located in San-Martino-di-Lota, Corse
The heartwood is the inner part of the wood, its steel-hard core corresponds to the oldest growth zones formed by the tree. It is this dark material that persisted in the European walnut logs...
Steel
$3,500
H 33 in Dm 21 in
Varnished Driftwood Root Natural Organic Wood Pedestal Side End Table Stand Nice
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice example varnished driftwood root natural organic wood pedestal side end table stand mint!
Driftwood
Box Pedestal Column Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A pedestal column box in the neoclassical style, circa early to mid-20th century, USA. Piece is a rich dark brown wood with an octagonal base and fluted pillar. Box opens to an insid...
Wood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Hand Carved Stone Column Base Pedestal Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Column Base pedestal Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element LA . Nicely hand carved 17th century Renaissance stone column base appli...
Stone
Headless bust in Portuguese pink marble
Located in Rome, IT
Headless bust in Portuguese pink marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOT, AND A SHIPPING QUOTE CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL Tags: Headless bust in Portuguese pi...
Marble
Sculptural Pedestal by Tokujin Yashioka
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural pedestal by Tokujin Yashioka A molded plastic pedestal by Japanese designer Tokujin Yashioka. Made by Tokyo-Pop for Driade. Italy, cir...
Plastic