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)
Minho Daybed 244 cm by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige Chenille and Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple in its 244 cm length, in beige chenille with light chocolate oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available n...
Oak, Upholstery, Chenille, Wood
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Copper-Rose Mohair, Calacatta Viola
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in copper-rose Mohair velvet with an aubergine faux fur pillow and Calacatta Viola marble table top...
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Blue Bouclé and Walnut Oak
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in blue bouclé with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, avai...
Bouclé, Oak, Upholstery, Wood
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Caramel Nubuck, Calacatta Viola
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in caramel Italian nubuck with a Calacatta Viola marble table top and black-stained oak bases. Hand...
Marble
Modern Conchula Corner Sofa, White Boucle, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Conchula Corner Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula corner sofa is a room-defining fur...
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Dark Blue Velvet and Walnut Oak
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in dark blue velvet with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho takes...
Velvet, Oak, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins chaise longue and its matching...
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Unfinished Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mohair, 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, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Gold Textured Fabric, Walnut Oak
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in a gold textured fabric with an ivory faux fur pillow and walnut-stained oak. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho ta...
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery, Wood
Organic Modern Twins Daybed, Oak, DEDAR Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet each ma...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
Minho Leather Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Light Blue and Faux Fur
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in light blue High Standard Italian leather with an ivory faux fur pillow and natural white oak. Handcrafted in Portugal, available n...
Oak, Leather, Faux Fur, Upholstery
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige Textured Velvet and Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in beige textured jacquard velvet with light chocolate oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. ...
Velvet, Oak, Jacquard, Upholstery, Wood
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Light Green Velvet and Walnut Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in light green velvet with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portuga...
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Upholstery
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Brown Faux Fur and Travertine
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, fully upholstered in brown faux fur with a honed travertine table top and natural white oak bases. Handcrafted in Portugal, available...
Limestone, Travertine
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige Bouclé and Chocolate Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in beige bouclé with light chocolate oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho takes it...
Bouclé, Oak, Upholstery, Wood
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Rose Thé Silk Velvet, Walnut Oak
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in rose thé silk velvet with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho t...
Velvet, Oak, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Cinnamon Wool and Pumpkin Faux Fur
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in cinnamon wool with a pumpkin faux fur pillow and walnut-stained oak. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho takes its ...
Faux Fur, Oak, Wool, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Twins White Boucle Daybed, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Fabric, Bouclé, Mohair, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Beige Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins chaise longue and its matching...
Cotton, Wood, Bouclé, Velvet, Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige Bouclé and Oak Root
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in beige wool bouclé with an ivory faux fur pillow and natural oak root bases. Handcrafted in Portuga...
Bouclé, Oak, Faux Fur, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Velvet, Walnut, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa...
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Minho Daybed, DEDAR Tapestry Jacquard, Oak Root by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in an orange tapestry jacquard with natural oak root bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Mi...
Oak, Tapestry, Jacquard, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, White Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula daybed is a room-defining furniture piece, distinguished by...
Brass
Minho Leather Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Dark Red, Calacatta Viola
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in dark red High Standard Italian leather with a Calacatta Viola marble table top and pearl faux fur ...
Marble
Contemporary Twins Daybed, Sofa, Italian Alpaca, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa...
Wood, Fabric, Alpaca, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Modern Twins OUTDOORS Daybed, White DEDAR Canvas, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Twins Outdoors Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins outdoors daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, y...
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Canvas, Velvet, Oak
Contemporary Conchula Daybed, Italian Alpaca, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Conchula Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula daybed is a room-defining furniture piece, distinguished by its e...
Brass
Minho Outdoor Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige-Brown Fabric, Teak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho Outdoor daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in a beige-brown outdoor fabric with a honed travertine table top and solid teak details. Handcrafted in Portugal for terrace...
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, White Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula daybed is a room-defining furniture piece, distinguished by...
Brass
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige Cotton and Walnut Oak
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
"The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in beige cotton fabric with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho t...
Oak, Upholstery, Cotton, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, DEDAR White Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula daybed is a room-defining furniture piece, distinguished by...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins daybed and its matching curved sofa share the same genes, yet eac...
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Cheni...
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, DEDAR Beige Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula daybed is a room-defining furniture piece, distinguished by...
Brass
Modern Conchula OUTDOORS Daybed, DEDAR Terracotta Herringbone , by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern OUTDOORS Conchula Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Outdoors Conchula daybed is a room-defining furniture piece...
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 Conchula Daybed, Italian Alpaca, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Conchula Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula daybed is a room-defining furniture piece, distinguished by its e...
Brass
Modern Conchula Corner Sofa, Jacquard, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Conchula Corner Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula corner sofa is a room-defining furniture piece, distinguished by i...
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
Minho Daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Red Velvet and Walnut Oak
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Minho daybed by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in red velvet with walnut-stained oak bases and integrated side table. Handcrafted in Portugal, available now. The Minho takes its n...
Velvet, Oak, Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Twins White Boucle Daybed, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins chaise longue and its matching...
Bouclé, Wood, Leather, Mohair, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Conchula Daybed, DEDAR Beige Wool Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Conchula Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula daybed is a room-defining furniture piece, distinguished by its e...
Brass
Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Grey Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins chaise longue and its matching curved sofa...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood