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)
Contemporary Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Rosso Levanto, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Cerdeira marble dining table captures the raw beauty and orga...
Carrara Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Marble, Quartz
Modern CC Dining Table Calacatta Oro Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
CC Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection and inspired by nature’s organic r...
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Modern CC Dining Table Calacatta Viola Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
CC dining table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection and inspired by nature’s organic rhythmic curves, CC dining table results in an elegant and harmonious piece that looks like the two legs as C letters are associated with each other. Handcrafted with meticulous precision, the Calacatta Viola marble beauty and vein patterning stands out on its own, giving this dining table a bold and powerful personality. CC 12-seat Dining Table...
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Gimonde Quartz Dining Table, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Gimonde Quartz Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Gimonde quartz dining table is a bold expression of excl...
Quartz, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Modern Biloba Marble Dining Table, Green Guatemala, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Biloba Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Biloba marble dining table celebrates Portuguese architectural herita...
Statuary Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona dining table draws inspiration from the serene landscape of A...
Brass
Organic Modern Cerdeira Stone Dining Table, Onyx Miel, Oak, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Cerdeira Stone Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Cerdeira stone dining table captures the raw beauty and orga...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
Modern Gimonde Quartz Dining Table, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Gimonde Quartz Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Gimonde quartz dining table is a bold expression of exclusive design...
Granite, Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Modern Gimonde Quartz Dining Table, Patagonia Quartz, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Gimonde Quartz Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Gimonde quartz dining table is a bold expression of exclusive design...
Granite, Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass
Contemporary Armona Quartz Dining Table, Patagonia Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Armona Quartz Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona quartz dining table draws inspiration from the serene la...
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Olisippo Dining Table, Brass, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Modern Olisippo Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Olisippo dining table pays homage to Lisbon’s ancient h...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Nero Marquina, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Cerdeira marble dining table captures the raw beauty and orga...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Quartz
Contemporary Cerdeira Quartz Dining Table, Golden Wave Quartzite, by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Cerdeira Quartz Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Cerdeira quartz dining table captures the raw beauty and orga...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona dining table draws inspiration from the serene landscape of A...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona dining table draws inspiration from the serene landscape of A...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Armona Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona dining table draws inspirati...
Onyx, Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Howlite Quartz Dining Table, Golden Wave Quartzite, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Howlite Quartz Dining Table 4-Seats, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Howlite quartz dining table anchors the room with quiet confidence....
Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Howlite Quartz Dining Table, Golden Wave Quartzite, Handmade Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Howlite Quartz Dining Table 4-Seats, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Howlite quartz dining table anchors the room with quiet confidence....
Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Port Saint Laurent by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Cerdeira marble dining table captures the raw beauty and or...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona dining table draws inspiration f...
Brass
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Armona Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona dining table draws inspira...
Brass
Rosso Levanto Ellips Dining Table - Marble Oval Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Fr...
Marble
$6,000
H 29 in W 39 in D 79 in
Modern Oval Calacatta Viola Dining Table - Handmade Natural Stone Kitchen Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOALA MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Calacatta Viola Marble Dimensions: 79" x 39" (200 x 100 cm) Leg Model: Marble Customizable: Available! Production Time: 2-3 Week...
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Round Red Rosso Levanto Marble Dining Table - Circle Marble Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO RED MARBLE DINING TABLE / FULLY ROUND MARBLE TABLE Type of Material: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 47 Inches (120 cm) Leg Model: Rosso Levanto MARBLE Customizable: Availab...
Marble
$4,172
H 75 in W 129 in D 69 in
Organic Modern Table, Solid Oak, Pink Formica Top, Handmade by Loose Fit, UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Solid English Oak Dining Table with wedged mortice and tenon joints on the legs and wiggly feet. Based on traditional construction, with a chunkier and playful twist and colourful pink Formica top. This table is made from solid timber, intelligent use of joinery pulls the form together in a robust way. The legs are attached knocking the 'keys' through the tenons to lock the pieces together to assemble or disassemble the table. This is a traditional joinery method that locks the tenon in place and creates a sturdy and durable piece of furniture. The wiggly feet give the table a playful character and is a modern take on traditional farmhouse tables...
Formica, Hardwood, Oak
Contemporary Rosso Levanto Marble Table - Red Oval Stone Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
CUSTOM ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 88" x 40" Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping C...
Travertine, Marble
$9,250
H 29 in W 39 in D 79 in
Custom Made Rosso Levanto Marble Red Dining Ellipse Table 2025 Creation
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 79" x 39" Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Fre...
Marble
Modern Calacatta Viola Oval Dining Table - Marble Table Top
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOLA MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Calacatta Viola Marble Dimensions: 72" x 36" (183 x 91 cm) Leg Model: Calacatta Marble Customizable: Available! Production Time: ...
Stone, Travertine, Marble
$8,900 / item
H 29 in W 39 in D 79 in
Sculptural Rosso Levanto Ellips Dining Table - Eliptical Marble Oval Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Fr...
Stone, Marble
$4,850
H 29 in Dm 40 in
Monolithic Round Rosso Levanto Marble Dining Table An Italian Modern Centerpiece
Located in İnegöl, TR
Creator: Tinella Wood Materials: Solid Rosso Levanto Marble Dimensions: 40" (101 cm) Diameter Style: Italian Modern, Minimalist, Modernist, Monolithic Origin: Handcrafted in Turkey f...
Marble
Sculptural Rosso Levanto Dining Table - Red Marble Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Fr...
Travertine, Marble
Calacatta Viola Marble Dining Table - Custom Made Marble Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOALA MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Calacatta Viola Marble Dimensions: 79" x 36" (200 x 91 cm) Leg Model: Calacatta Marble Customizable: Available! Production Time:...
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Sculptural Handcrafted Rosso Levanto Red Marble Round Dining Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in İnegöl, TR
Creator: Tinella Wood Materials: Solid Rosso Levanto Marble Dimensions: 44" (110 cm) Diameter Style: Italian Modern, Minimalist, Modernist, Monolithic Origin: Handcrafted in Turkey f...
Marble