Rute Martins Contemporary Art
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)
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Wood, Art Glass, Paint, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Mirror, Resin, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Stained Glass, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Glass, Mirror
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Wicker, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rute Martins Contemporary Art
Mirror, Walnut
