Rute Martins Benches

Portuguese

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)

Creator: Rute Martins

Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple

$11,701 / item

Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Unfinished curved sofa pushes the boundaries of contemporary design, celebrating organic beauty and masterful craftsmanship through a daring yet graceful form. Created for those who embrace the unconventional, its sculptural silhouette blurs the line between art and function. A true work of visionary design, the Unfinished curved sofa invites a fresh perspective on modern luxury, where authenticity meets uncompromising comfort. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Unfinished Sofa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Benches

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, Toffee Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

$6,187 / item

Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, Toffee Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Jacquard, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

$16,119

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Jacquard, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Brass

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

$5,354 / item

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, Grey Boucle, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

$5,731 / item

Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, Grey Boucle, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Linear Bench in Natural Wanut Series 72 by Stamford Modern

$4,500 / item

H 18 in W 72 in D 18 in

Linear Bench in Natural Wanut Series 72 by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Explore...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Brass

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Stone Grey Bouclé Wool, Anonima Castelli

$2,388

H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Stone Grey Bouclé Wool, Anonima Castelli

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Jacquard Upholstery, Dedar Tiger Beat

$6,137 / item

H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 33.47 in

Contemporary Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Jacquard Upholstery, Dedar Tiger Beat

By Denis Sokolov, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Sheepskin, Ash, Faux Fur, Velvet, Bouclé, Mohair, Wool, Fabric

Linear Daybed in Dark Walnut Series 84 by Stamford Modern

$6,500 / item

H 16 in W 84 in D 30 in

Linear Daybed in Dark Walnut Series 84 by Stamford Modern

By Stamford Modern

Located in Westport, CT

Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley "The Linear Daybed" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher. Expl...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Nickel

Brutalist Bench, Reclaimed Oak Wood, Natural, Organic, Handmade, Logniture

$4,521

H 14.97 in W 11.42 in D 78.75 in

Brutalist Bench, Reclaimed Oak Wood, Natural, Organic, Handmade, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

This bench is a quiet testament to time and endurance, crafted from centuries-old reclaimed oak beams salvaged from European architecture. Its form is deliberately minimal, allowing ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia

$5,500

H 14.5 in W 78 in D 32 in

Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B italia

By Naoto Fukasawa, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the Cloud Day Bed/Bench by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia - the perfect addition to any modern living space. This sleek and stylish piece of furniture is designed to provi...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Eto Bench in Coral cotton velvet with upholstered legs, scroll arms

$4,244Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.99 in W 60.63 in D 21.26 in

Contemporary Eto Bench in Coral cotton velvet with upholstered legs, scroll arms

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Eto Bench is a new addition to our collection to compliment our elegant Eto range. This piece is idyllic as an end-of-bed bench or hallway statement piece. Simple and beautifully...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Velvet

20th Century Bench in Turner's Chairs Style French Provincial Baluster Bench

$1,523Sale Price|28% Off

H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in

20th Century Bench in Turner's Chairs Style French Provincial Baluster Bench

Located in Labrit, Landes

French provincial hall baluster bench, late 18th century In the turner's chairs style, Open arms with inset turnings, carved beech Attractive settle...

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Beech

Cloud Lounge Chair, Handmade Upholstery in Neoprene

$3,150 / item

H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 33.86 in

Cloud Lounge Chair, Handmade Upholstery in Neoprene

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

This bench is handmade in a contemporary design and produced with neoprene and metallic structure with powder coating.

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2010s Brazilian Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Axis Architectural Bench In Macassar And Velvet By Sidani Design

$8,500 / item

H 16.15 in W 86.62 in D 29.53 in

Axis Architectural Bench In Macassar And Velvet By Sidani Design

By Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This architectural bench features a monolithic composition with a rectilinear platform and offset leg structure. The frame is constructed from engineered hardwood panels finished in ...

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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian White Lacquered Curved Seat Wooden Stool Side Table

$892 / item

H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian White Lacquered Curved Seat Wooden Stool Side Table

By Charlotte Perriand, George Nelson

Located in Carimate, Como

Italian Mid-Century Modern bench stool with white lacquered and curved top seat standing on four beautifully carved and typically shaped legs. We have 5 available.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Benches

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Wood

Curved Mohair Daybed

$32,780

H 26 in W 84 in D 37.5 in

Curved Mohair Daybed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Curved Mohair Daybed - Walnut Base

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2010s American Rute Martins Benches

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Rute Martins benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Rute Martins benches are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original benches by Rute Martins were created in the modern style in portugal during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Rute Martins benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,297 and can go as high as $8,292, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,795.