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)
Art Deco Chanel Sconce Wall Lamps Set/2, Marble, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Chanel Sconce, Wall Lamps Set/2, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Chanel marble sconce is a luminous st...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
Modern Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Marble Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sublime floor lamp enhances modern interiors with its timeless elegance. ...
Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Portable Mill Table Lamp Marble Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mill table lamp, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Mill is a modern lighting concept and an attractive addition to a modern home. A table la...
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Two Portable Table Lamp, Marble, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Two Portable Table Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Two portable table lamp redefines the concepts of functionality an...
Marble, Statuary Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern 7 Cidades Wall Decor Piece, Gold Leaf, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern 7 Cidades Wall Decor, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The 7 Cidades wall decor draws inspiration from the breathtaking landscape of L...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Modern Pessoa Hanging Lamp, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Pessoa Hanging Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Pessoa hanging lamp pays tribute to the poetic brilliance of Fernando Pessoa...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$1,184Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 43.31 in
Lumina Flo Floor Lamp in Black by Foster+Partners in STOCK
By Foster+Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
LED lights for floor, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on the base by 120°. 6W-LED which you can switch on with one ...
Aluminum
Elise 60 Floor Lamp in Black Marble by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The timeless Elise lamp pays tribute to the advent of the machine age. Its refined machined marble base, combined with its towering frosted acrylic diffuser...
Marble
$536 / item
H 0.04 in W 29.53 in D 0.04 in
Fabscarte Handmade Hand Painted Wallpaper Wall Decor, Ninfee
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. A perfect combina...
Paper, Paint
$2,450 / set
H 12.25 in W 5 in D 4 in
Modern Art Deco Brass Wall Sconces Paul Evans Style, circa 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A pair of '70s Modern Art Deco style brass-plated wall sconces with a 'tiered' or 'step' design in the style of designer Paul Evans, circa 1970s. Sconce...
Brass
$1,224Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 39.38 in
Lumina Flo Lounge Floor Lamp in Black Soft by Foster+Partners
By Foster+Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
LED light for floor, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on the base by 120°. 3W-LED which you can switch on with one c...
Aluminum
Fabscarte Wall Lamp, Handmade, Hand Painted, Ninfee
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
Wall lamps made with the Fabscarte's wallpapers. The paper is mounted on a precious brass fan-shaped support. When turned on the lamp is suggestive of the lunar atmosphere and create...
Brass
$1,173Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 35.82 in W 8.26 in D 17.72 in
Lumina Daphine Led Floor Lamp in Black soft by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffuser pivoting on 360°. The base of cast iron always comes black varnished. Available with halogen or LED light source. Two step...
Metal
$3,500 / set
H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
1960s Architectural Jaktstuga Pinewood Chalet Table Lamps Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Ellysett, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A pair of 1960s wooden bedroom table lamps designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Ellysett, Markaryd, Sweden. Executed in fine pine strips and turned pine bases. Very de...
Pine
Large Arc Floor Lamp with Acrylic Diffuser
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Vintage floor lamp made of a circular white marble base with soften edges, bent stainless steel arm with an adjustable extension and ended with a ...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Huge Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Lantern Table Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Superb lantern table lamp made by Aldo Tura, Italy in the 1960s. The lamp was executed in lacquered red goatskin with brass rings and includes a little bowl and it is in very good...
Goatskin
$1,258Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 43.31 in
Lumina Flo Floor Lamp in Black Soft by Foster+Partners
By Lumina, Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
LED lights for floor, in varnish coated aluminum and steel. Its head rotates by 300° for direct lighting, the arm pivots on the base by 120°. 6W-LED which you can switch on with one ...
Aluminum
$1,609 / item
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Fabscarte Framework Handmade Hand Painted Wall Decor, Ginko
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
The Frameworks are created with the same technique as our wallcoverings and represent a unique artistic vision, which embellish the location where they are exhibited. The leaves of ...
Paint, Paper