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)
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Light Brown Mohair, Handmade By Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
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...
Mohair, Burl, Oak, Ebony, Velvet
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Beige Jacquard, Handmade By Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
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...
Travertine, Brass
$8,862Sale Price / item|20% Off
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Blue Wool, Handmade Portugal By Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
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...
Brass
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...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Boucle, Handmade Portugal By Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
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...
Brass
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...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$9,145Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Jacquard, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
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...
Brass
Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, Grey Boucle, 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...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mohair Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
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...
Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Lacque...
$2,400 / item
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 Castelli, Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
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 ...
Metal
$15,048 / item
H 25.6 in W 53.94 in D 19.69 in
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, Sculptural, Brass Frame and Cream boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
Metal, Brass
Panoplie Iron Loop Bench, Brown Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bench with curved and looped iron base painted in a matte black finish, inspired by French design. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a brown mohair. Designed in Los...
Iron
$4,400 / item
H 18.12 in W 77.56 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Stunning Wood Textures, Dark Brown
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Inspired by the contours of Bamboo, this bench was designed without any straight lines or edges. The bench was meticulously sculpted to the perfect shape from solid teak wood. The wo...
Teak
Panoplie Iron Double Loop Bench, Brown Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bench with curved and looped iron base painted in a matte black finish, inspired by French design. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a brown mohair. Designed in Los...
Iron
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.
Linen, Hardwood
$4,300 / set
H 18.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Custom Made Modern Ottomans or Benches With Off White Boucle Upholstery USA Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of fabulous custom made limited edition modern benches or ottomans are coined the Cloud Series. They have never been used and are upholstered in a thick large off white fin...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,660 / item
H 18.12 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Stunning Wood Textures, Dark Brown
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Inspired by the contours of Bamboo, this bench was designed without any straight lines or edges. The bench was meticulously sculpted to the perfect shape from solid teak wood. The wo...
Teak
$1,920
H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Wingback Lounge Chair in Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Wing Back Lounge chair in Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric, Praque 1950s Large midcentury wingback armchair in re-upholstered bouclé fabric, Czech r...
Fabric, Wood
Organic Modern Natural Wood Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
An organic modern natural wood bench. This bench has a flair for the arts and is inspired by boulders and pebbles found in natural landscapes. It is...
Wood
$4,677 / item
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern curved bouclé oak Niemeyer II lounge chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022 The Niemeyer II armchair is named after the Br...
Bouclé, Oak
CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle The Curve sofa features layered asymmetrical design elements that are both sophisticated...
Upholstery