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)
Mid-Century Modern Soajo Quartz Coffee Table, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Soajo Quartz Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Soajo quartz coffee table is inspired by the raw beauty of...
Onyx, Travertine, Granite, Marble, Brass
Organic Modern Bordeira Stone Coffee Table, Onyx, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Bordeira Stone Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira stone coffee table was designed to bring the essenc...
Onyx, Marble
Organic Modern Bordeira Marble Coffee Table, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Bordeira Marble Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira marble coffee table was designed to bring the esse...
Onyx, Marble
Organic Modern Bordeira Marble Coffee Table, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Bordeira Marble Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira marble coffee table was designed to bring the esse...
Marble, Onyx
Organic Modern Bordeira Travertine Coffee Table, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Bordeira Travertine Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira travertine coffee table was designed to bring ...
Onyx, Marble, Travertine, Statuary Marble
Modern Armona Marble Coffee Table, Sahara Noir, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Armona Marble Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona marble coffee table draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island, embodying a sense organic beauty and effortless sophistication. Its flowing tabletop reflects the gentle curves of the coastline, creating a harmonious balance between nature and contemporary design. Meticulously crafted with precision and care, the Armona marble coffee table stands as a statement of refined artistry, destined to be the heart of any living space. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Armona Coffee Table...
Onyx, Granite, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Organic Modern Bordeira Stone Coffee Table, Onyx, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Bordeira Stone Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira stone coffee table was designed to bring the essenc...
Onyx, Marble
Organic Modern Bordeira Marble Coffee Table, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Bordeira Marble Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bordeira marble coffee table was designed to bring the esse...
Marble
$3,230
H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table Glass Fumè Top by G. Frattini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic design 1960s chrome coffee table with fumè glass, Gianfranco Frattini designer, Cassina manufacturer. Measures cm: H 34, W 75, D 75.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti, Glass Top, Italy
By Fontana Arte, Gae Aulenti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern coffee table ( tavolo con route ) from Gae Aulenti, the original for Fontana Arte, with glass top and swivel wheels in good condition. The Italian indust...
Glass, Rubber
Vintage Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A vintage chrome travertine table from the 1970s, with a heavy steel base.
Travertine
Italian Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top, 1960
By Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Very elegant Italian 1950's coffee table with a polished brass base and marble top. Excellent Italian craftsmanship and still in wonderful vintage condition with just the right amoun...
Marble, Brass
$1,337Sale Price|41% Off
H 13 in W 29.53 in D 29.93 in
Early Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This low coffee table was designed by the architectural duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1962 and manufactured by the Italian manufacture Gavina. It is an early production table from the Bastiano series. It is made of teak wood and finished in a dark shade of brown. The top is placed loosely on a wooden frame. It is a real example of functional, yet stylish, modern Italian design. Afra and Tobia Scarpa are an award-winning duo of postmodern Italian architects. Their works can be found in museums in the United States and Europe, including collections at MoMA and the Louvre. They have cooperated with companies such as B&B Italia, San Lorenzo Silver...
Teak
$4,371 / item
H 14.57 in W 44.1 in D 29.53 in
Organic geometric marquetry Three Rocks low coffee table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The irregular shapes of the robust volumes of the three rocks tables are finished in smoky brown birds eye wood veneer in high gloss varnish. Here is prese...
Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Olive, Rosewood, Wood
$15,000
H 16 in W 33 in D 62 in
Olsen Kundig Coffee Table Contemporary Modern Handmade Blackened Steel Large
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
OLSEN KUNDIG COFFEE TABLE 2012 - TK COLLECTION TK Collection is a hardware and home furnishings line that grew out of Tom Kundig’s longstanding interest in crafting intimate, human...
Steel
$19,950 / item
H 14 in Dm 54 in
Coffee Table Round Modern Contemporary Handmade Blackened Steel Waxed Large
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 20 - COFFEE J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 A dynamic and exciting table sculpture. Carved steel panels connect together, resulting in a unique piece of functional sculpture. The t...
Steel
Large Suar Wood Table, Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round table crafted from suar wood. To achieve its pigment the wood was burnt numerous times and then finished with a c...
Wood
$4,521 / item
H 14.57 in W 44.1 in D 29.53 in
Organic geometric aged mirror Three Rocks low coffee table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
Mirror, Wood
$12,558 / item
H 14.97 in W 55.12 in D 34.26 in
Organic shaped travertine bronzed brass Arizona coffee table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona coffee table. F...
Stone, Travertine, Brass, Metal
$3,828Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
“Fit Table” Travertine Marble Minimalist Coffee Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Table is a minimalist style coffee table made of treated Travertine marble. This coffee table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assemble...
Marble, Travertine