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 Latite Grand Antique Marble Round Dining Table, Handmade By Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Latite Marble Dining Table , Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Latite Dining Table draws inspiration from volcanic rock and the idea of tr...
Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern CC Dining Table Calacatta Viola Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
Contemporary Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Rosso Levanto, 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, Quartz, Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble
Modern CC Dining Table Calacatta Oro Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
Mid-Century Modern Sistelo Dining Table, Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Sistelo Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sistelo dining table draws inspiration from the terraced landsc...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Sistelo Dining Table, American Oak Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Sistelo Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sistelo dining table draws inspiration ...
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Windy Patagonia and Oak Root Dining Table, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Windy Quartz Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Windy quartz dining table captures the effortless movement of a gentle...
Granite, Quartz, Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass, Stainl...
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Ferreirinha Round Dining Table, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Ferreirinha Round Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Ferreirinha round dining table pays homage to Antónia...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern In-Side Marble Dining Table, 10 Seat, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern In-Side Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The In-Side marble dining table draws inspiration from the geometric sha...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
Modern Gimonde Quartz Dining Table, Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
Organic Modern Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Port Saint Laurent by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
Modern Ferreirinha Round Dining Table, Oak, Antique Brass, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Ferreirinha Round Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Ferreirinha round dining table pays homage to Antónia Adelaide Fe...
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Gimonde Quartz Dining Table, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
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, Patagonia Quartz, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
Art Deco Style, Fontaine Ebony Brass Marble Dining Table, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Style Fontaine Quartz Dining Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Fontaine marble dining tab...
Marble, Brass
Fontaine Grand Marble Dining Table, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Style Fontaine Quartz Dining Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Fontaine marble dining tab...
Marble, Brass
Modern Olisippo Patagonia Quartz Dining Table, Brass, 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 quartz dining table pays homage to Lisbon’s an...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Sistelo Dining Table, Oak and Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Sistelo Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sistelo dining table draws inspiration from the terraced landscapes of the ...
Brass
Modern Sistelo Oak and Brass Dining Table, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Sistelo Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sistelo dining table draws inspiration from the terraced landscapes of the ...
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...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern CC Statuario Marble and Brass Dining Table, Handmade 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, Limestone, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless S...
Modern Windy Glass and Oak Root Dining Table, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Windy Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Windy dining table captures the effortless movement of a gentle breeze, bring...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainl...
Contemporary Armona Dining Table, American Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
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 CC Calacatta Oro Marble and Brass Dining Table, Handmade By Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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, Limestone, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Fall Travertine and Oak Dining Table, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fall Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Fall marble dining table embodies modern sophistication, elevating any dining ...
Carrara Marble, Travertine, Brass
Contemporary Cerdeira Marble Dining Table, Nero Marquina, 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...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
Contemporary Armona Quartz Dining Table, Patagonia Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
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
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
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 Mismatch Dining Table, Solid Oak, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mismatch dining table embraces the harmony of organic design and contempor...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Olisippo Dining Table, Brass, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
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
Contemporary Cerdeira Quartz Dining Table, Golden Wave Quartzite, by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
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
Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Oak, Walnut Root, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mismatch Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mismatch dining table embraces the harmony of organic design and contempor...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Style Ferreirinha Marble Dining Table, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Style Ferreirinha Marble Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Ferreirinha marble dining table pays homage to Antóni...
Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel