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 Ignis Quartz Wall Decor Piece, Patagonia, Handmade Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Ignis Quartz Wall Decor, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Ignis quartz wall decor embodies the inner fire that fuels p...
Onyx, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Unique Wall Decor Piece, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Unique Wall Decor, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Unique wall decor is a tribute to individuality, embracing the bea...
Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Unique Wall Decor Piece, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Unique Wall Decor, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Unique wall decor is a tribute to individuality, embracing the bea...
Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint, Wood
Modern 7 Cidades Wall Decor Piece, Gold Leaf, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern 7 Cidades Wall Decor, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The 7 Cidades wall decor draws inspiration from the breathtaking landscape of L...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Unique Wall Decor Piece, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Unique Wall Decor, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Unique wall decor is a tribute to individuality, embracing the bea...
Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint, Wood
$824Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
"An Instant Sudden", 2021 Wall Home Decor, Handmade in Italy, Silver & Red, Ldt
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
$824Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
"An instant sudden", 2021, Wall Home Decor, Handmade in Italy, Gold & Black Ldt
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
$818Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
"An instant sudden", 2021 Wall Home Decor, Handmade in Italy, Silver Fucsia Ldt.
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
$824Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
"An instant sudden", 2021, Wall Home Decor, Handmade in Italy, Silver, Ldt.
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage wall mirror with walnut frame. Made in the 1960s with a stylish curved frame around mirrored glass. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Mirror, Walnut
$4,500
H 66.93 in W 51.19 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Textile Wall Sculpture in Raw Silk by Amanda Malm
Located in Palermo, PA
This wall mounted textile sculpture by Swedish artist Amanda Malm is crafted from pure raw silk and brings a soft tactile presence to any room. The deep ocean blue color adds a sense...
Silk, Polyester
Mid-Century Modern Glass Mosaic Wall Art by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid century decorative glass wall art is hand cut and made by hand by skillful artisans in Brooklyn, and framed in natural solid oak. Resistant to fading and aging. Limited e...
Stained Glass, Oak
$824Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
"An instant sudden", 2021, Wall Home Decor, Handmade in Italy, Gold & Blue Ldt.
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern mirror with a dark walnut frame. Sleek design with a rectangular shape and bevelled edges. This stylish midcentury piece looks great as a wall mirror or at...
Mirror, Walnut
$6,400
H 47.25 in W 26 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Mirror with Handcrafted Metal Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 20th Century, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian rectangular wall mirror made of hand crafted metal, in good condition. The original mirrored glass is supported, halted by the hammered and slightly wavy...
Metal
$824Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
"An Instant Sudden", 2021, Wall Home Decor, Handmade in Italy, Black Fucsia Ldt.
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble
$824Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
"An Instant Sudden", 2021, Wall Home Decor, Handmade in Italy, Gold Ldt
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...
Marble