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 Greenapple, Rute Martins
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 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
Modern Sublime Arc Floor Lamp, Marble Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
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 Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
$5,337Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Pessoa Hanging Lamp, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
$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
Pair of French Art Deco Alabaster Brass Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Art Deco alabaster and brass wall sconces, France 1930s. White alabaster with beautiful black veins, brass with side black painted accents. Both pieces in very good vintage...
Alabaster, Brass
$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
$4,200 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Set of 3 Art Deco Style Italian Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 Art Deco Style Italian Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Contemporary Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired ...
Brass
$833Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
"An instant sudden", 2021, Wall Home Decor, Handmade in Italy, Gold & Black Ldt
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
$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 Lumina, Foster+Partners
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
$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
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
$1,744 / item
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Gervasoni Large Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a strong decorative impact, the BRASS lamp family exploits the ductility of brass and its ability to embellish interiors with warm and golden light reflections. Suspension lamps have a delicate shape of great visual appeal: a light brass disc with a slight curvature in the smaller version or very accentuated in the larger one that floats in the air reflecting light poetically and suggestively. They can be used individually or combined with each other for an even more suggestive and cinematographic effect. Given the total craftsmanship of the product , it is possible that small stains may appear over time due to oxidation of the brass. These stains are therefore not defects but a characteristic of the material. Small superficial marks, scratches, creases etc. are caused by the hand-hammering process on the brass, so they are characteristic of the manufacturing process. - Brass Suspension lamp in brass metal sheet, matt transparent lacquered. Tops brass metal sheet, hand polished surface - Aluminium Top cast aluminium, hand polished surface. Both surface tops are not subject to any treatment in order to obtain the best brilliance therefore, the surface can be easily scratched. Superficial scratches can be removed using appropriate paste for cleaning metal parts. Due to the used material, it is quite normal the surface will become darker over time. Suspension lamp in hammered matt brass. Max. power 18 W, 220 Volt, bulb holder E 27, bulb not included. (electrical cable lenght 250 cm; steel cable lenght 200 cm) Additional Information: Material: Brass Finish: Matt brass Power supply: Max. power 18 W, 220 Volt, bulb holder E 27 Dimension: 120 W x 65 D x 42 H cm Available in other size option: Small Quick Ship: Brass 95...
Brass