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Rute Martins Sofas

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 TimesHow 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)

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Creator: Rute Martins
Modern Vitória Lounge Chair, Dedar Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Vitória Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Vitória lounge chair draws its inspiration from the graceful contours of the lette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Alpaca, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality fabric with the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Oak Root, Cotton, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos armchair brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Leather, Burl, Oak, Walnut

Modern Galapinhos Sofa, Cream Wool-Linen Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos cream linen fabric sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Wool, Linen

Organic Modern Twins Sofa, DEDAR Beige Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Lacquer, Velvet, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Navy Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Modern Conchula Corner Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Corner Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula corner sofa is a room-defining...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak, Cotton, Bouclé

Modern Mel Armchair, Beige Linen Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Vitória Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Lisboa, PT
Vitória Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins, the Vitória Lounge Chair draws its inspiration from the elegant shape of the letter V. The creative process involved sketching the letter V repeatedly, refining it until it embodied both the sophistication and comfort envisioned for a lounge chair. The name "Vitória," meaning "victory" in Portuguese, celebrates the achievement of this final piece, perfectly aligned with Rute's original vision. Each line and curve of the Vitória Lounge Chair reflects the journey from concept to creation, resulting in a piece that combines elegance with luxurious comfort. Vitória armchair material codes M104434 - Pierre Frey Riviera Lagune Fadini Borghi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Modern Conchula Curved Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula curved sofa is a room-defining furniture piece, dis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Wood

Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Jacquard, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Jacquard, Leather, Handmade Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 3-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality bouclé fabric w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Ivory-Gold Jacquard Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Curved Couch, Mint Green Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Velvet

Modern Twins Curved Couch, Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Modern Twins Outdoors Couch, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Canvas, Velvet, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance between organic design and sophisticated elegance. Inspired by the natural curves of a cashew, its enveloping silhouette and premium upholstery make it a standout piece of unparalleled comfort in contemporary interiors. A favorite lounge chair among designers, Caju seamlessly combines artistry and design, becoming a timeless addition to any living space. The Caju armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Grass Curved Sofa, Nobilis Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass curved sofa takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortabl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Modern Twins Chaise Lounge, Grey Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Chaise Lounge, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood

Modern Twins Curved Couch, Baby Mango Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins curved couch and day bed sha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Italian Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Chaise Longue Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Modern Conchula Curved Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula curved sofa is a room-defining f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

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

Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Beige Linen Fabric, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Nubuck Leather, Handmade in Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos leather sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Alpaca, Oak Root, Handmade, Portugal Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Alpaca

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Olive Green Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho leather sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality leather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Beige Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Caju Lounge Chair Set of 2, Swivel, Bouclé, Brass, Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Setm of 2 Caju Swivel Lounge Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance between organ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Italian Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Modern Grass Armchair, Pink Nubuck Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rute Martins sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Rute Martins sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Rute Martins sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Rute Martins were created in the modern style in portugal during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Rute Martins sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,941 and can go as high as $19,567, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,570.

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