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)
Modern Buçaco Ivory Boucle and Brass Bed Stool Ottoman Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Buçaco Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The perfect complement for your bedroom. Buçaco bed stool offers simplicity and comfort fo...
Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze
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
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Light Brown Mohair, Handmade By Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, 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...
Mohair, Velvet, Ebony, Oak, Burl
Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, 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
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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 Dedar Pink Boucle Curved Sofa, Handmade By 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...
Mohair, Velvet, Ebony, Oak, Burl, Bouclé, Upholstery
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
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Blue Wool, Handmade Portugal By 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...
Brass
Modern Prosa Oak and Ivory Boucle Bed Stool Ottoman, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Prosa Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Prosa Bed Stool is inspired by the ease of a conversation between two people, an...
Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Monsaraz Peach Mohair and Onyx Bed Stool Ottoman Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Monsaraz Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The perfect complement for your bedroom. Monsaraz bed stool offers simplicity and comfor...
Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Beige Jacquard, Handmade By Greenapple
By 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...
Travertine, Brass
Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mohair Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
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...
Contemporary T50 Lounge Chair, Toffee Bouclé, 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...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Jacquard, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, 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
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...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$3,638Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 27.75 in W 56.25 in D 25 in
Pair of Modern Curved Shaped Chrome Benches or Small Sofas, circa 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Modern curved shaped chrome benches or small sofas circa 1970. Newly upholstered. Double curved stretcher base.
Chrome
$14,772 / 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
Pair of Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather X frame stool, classic meets contemporary with this versatile piece. The top boxed cushion is crafted in rich brown leather accented with button tufting, it s...
Metal
Rare 1960s Walnut Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Stool Bench Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. from the 'Stingray' Series. Can be matched with the Model 2466-C Lounge Armchair. Tight and sturdy frame. Architectural form, with staved A...
Walnut
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...
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
$4,159Sale 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...
Velvet
Steel and Brass Campaign Bench / Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A well made bench in the style of Maison Jansen. Original upholstery.
Steel
$4,745
H 13.8 in W 11.8 in D 54.3 in
Contemporary Organic Sculptural Curved Minimalist Wood Bench Indoor Outdoor /CEU
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Banana Bench by CEU Represented by Tuleste Factory L 54.3" x W 11.8" x H 13.8" The item is customizable by size The Banana Bench features a gently curved seat and solid legs for ...
Wood
Lily Stool, Ivory Bouclé Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé stool designed by Christian Siriano. Also available in: Ivory bouclé, taupe bouclé, light gray bouclé, dark gray bouclé, char...
Bouclé
Handmade Gray Boucle Mushroom Ottoman, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a gray curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural accent piece. Mushroom ottomans are made to order, customizations are not possible. PLEASE NOTE: Color variations may occur due to different monitor settings. Colors shown on screen may be a close match, but please do not rely on them to be an exact match. Please feel free to send a message with your address...
Fabric
Custom Oak Bench by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of our custom benches that can be made in walnut or oak. As shown in oak with a distressed natural, weathered looking finish. This can be made in custom lengths and it ca...
Oak, Walnut