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)
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 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
$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
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
$3,895 / set
H 38.63 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Modeline Model 635 Cylinder Shaped Sculptured Walnut Table Lamps
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall, Arthur Jacobs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of Modeline 635 model designed by Arthur Jacobs. The original advertisement describes these lamps as having a Japanese influence. One can see the similarities of Jacobs design with common Japanese aesthetics. His cylinder shape with sheer white shade seems to borrow from Japanese rice paper veiled lanterns. The flares at the top of the lamps spires resemble the pointed tips of Japanese roofs...
Brass
Pierre Sindre 'Visir' Portable Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre 'Visir' portable brass and glass table lamp for Örsjö. Designed by Scandinavian creator Pierre Sindre, the 'Visir' portable table lamp is ...
Metal, Brass
$478 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly...
Aluminum
$478 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Black for Ip44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in black for IP44de Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly ...
Aluminum
$478 / item
H 9.6 in Dm 5.9 in
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Sage for IP44de
By Klaus Nolting
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in sage for IP44de. Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world. The 'Lix' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp...
Aluminum
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 3X Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 3X table lamp. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram. Hand-made form by Ozeki ...
Metal
$1,495 / item
H 21 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pillar Table Lamp, Contemporary Lamp, Antique Brass, Marble by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Pillar is a table lamp by Kalin Asenov. Black and white marble base, fluted column, supporting a brass dome. Antique brass, lacquer finish. The table lamp is part of the Meridian ser...
Marble, Brass
Pierre Sindre White 'Visir' Portable Metal and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Sindre White 'Visir' Portable Metal and Glass Table Lamp for Örsjö. Designed by Scandinavian creator Pierre Sindre, the 'Visir' portable table la...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Pagoda Table Lamps, Lanterns Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
I just adore these lovely pair of vintage pagoda lantern style table lamps. These will be newly wired prior to shipping. The cord will have an on/off sw...
Metal
$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in Dm 13.5 in
Japanese Tall Antique Classic Electrified Temple Table Lamp Emits Serene Light
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Electrified Temple Lantern - Fine Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan, a handsome tall classic antique Temple Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and...
Bronze