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 Grand Pouf, MISIA Ivory Bouclette, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Poupa Pouf Ottoman, Chenille and Boucle, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins, Nobilis
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Pouf, Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Poupa pouf evokes the delicate elegance of nature in motion. Inspired by the softness of bird plu...
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur
Modern Catatua Pouf, Ottoman, DEDAR Ivory Boucle, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Catatua Pouf, Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Catatua pouf channels the expressive character of the cockatoo, with a bold yet playful s...
Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur
Contemporary Minho Daybed, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture design. In...
Alpaca, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Velvet, Linen, Bouclé, Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Foia Pouf Ottoman, Cinnamon DEDAR Mohair Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Pouf, Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Fóia pouf is a celebration of organic design and sculptural comfort. With its soft, rounded volum...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Wool Cotton Walnut Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige Dedar chenille. Destined to beautify in any of i...
Chenille, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Calheta Pouf, Ottoman, Holly Hunt Fabric, Handmade Greenapple
By HOLLY HUNT, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Calheta Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Calheta Pouf blends organic curves with understated elegance, inspired by the ...
Leather, Bouclé, Chenille, Jacquard, Oak
Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Chenille Wool Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in light beige Dedar chenille and beige Dedar Wool fabric...
Chenille, Wool, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Chenille, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Pouf Ottoman Dedar Filippo Uecher Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige Filippo Uecher jacqquard and brown Dedar alpaca ...
Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut
Modern Grass DEDAR Jacquard Velvet Lounge Chair, Handmade Portugal By Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Grass Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass lounge chair captures the organic beauty of nature, taking inspiration ...
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Jacquard
Modern Foia Pouf Ottoman, Beige Boucle, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Pouf, Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Fóia pouf is a celebration of organic design and sculptural comfort. With its soft, rounded volum...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Velvet, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural d...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Castanha Pouf, Ottoman, Holly Hunt Alpaca, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Castanha Pouf, Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Castanha pouf takes its name and shape from the chestnut, echoing its smooth, rounded fo...
Fabric, Bouclé, Alpaca, Velvet
Modern Poupa Pouf Ottoman, Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Pouf, Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Poupa pouf evokes the delicate elegance of nature in motion. Inspired by the softness of bird plu...
Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Velvet
Modern Pouf Ottoman Dedar Chenille Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige Dedar chenille. Destined to beautify in any of i...
Chenille, Oak
Organic Modern Twins Pouf Ottoman, Beige Cotton Linen, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Twins Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Contemporary. The Twins pouf is a sophisticated addition to any space, offering both...
Leather, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Uphol...
Organic Modern Twins Pouf Ottoman, Beige DEDAR Chenille, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Twins Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Contemporary. The Twins pouf is a sophisticated addition to any space, offering both...
Leather, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Oak, W...
Organic Modern Twins Pouf Ottoman, Dark Blue Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Twins Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Contemporary. The Twins pouf is a sophisticated addition to any space, offering both...
Leather, Mohair, Bouclé, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Wo...
Modern Calheta Ivory Cotton Jacquard Pouf Ottoman, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Calheta Pouf blends organic curves with understated elegance, inspired by the soft lin...
Leather, Bouclé, Chenille, Jacquard, Oak, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Ebony
Modern Soft Light Grey Boucle and Sapelly Pouf Ottoman, Handmade By Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Soft Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Soft pouf is designed to bring a gentle sense of comfort into the interior. Its rounded shape and up...
Brass
Modern Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman, Dedar Checkered Motif, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in a DEDAR Three-dimensional checkered mo...
Brass
Modern Tamborim Leather Pouf Ottoman, Handmade in Portugal By Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Tamborim Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Tamborim leather pouf draws its name and form from the small Brazilian percussion instrument. It...
Travertine
Modern Sugi Rose Gold Mohair Pouf Ottoman, Handmade in Portugal By Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fugi Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Sugi pouf draws inspiration from one of Japan’s oldest trees, evoking a sense of stillness and groun...
Brass
Modern Poupa Sandy Brown Alpaca Pouf Ottoman, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Nobilis, Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Pouf, Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Poupa pouf evokes the delicate elegance of nature in motion. Inspired by the softness of bird plu...
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Alpaca, Jacquard
Mid-Century Modern Calheta Pouf Ottoman, Cream Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Calheta Pouf blends organic curves with understated elegance, inspired by the soft lin...
Chenille, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard
Cut Velvet Floor Pouf and Ottoman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our small pouf can be used as a seat or an ottoman. Shown in Zinc Grimaldi Moonbeam. Made in our studio in Norwalk, CT. Measurements: Overall: 21”Dia. x 15”H Price As Shown: $1,20...
Velvet
$2,200 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Face Pouf Off-White by Hermhaus, Oak Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Turkey
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Face Pouf Off-White by Hermhaus The Face Pouf by Hermhaus is a contemporary and versatile furniture piece that balances refined aesthetics with everyday functionality. Defined by it...
Wood, Oak
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Jacquard Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cut...
Velvet
$6,316 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 35.44 in
Swedish Grace Velvet Mohair Art Deco Poufs by Oskar Bernströms, 1930s
By O. Bernström Möbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare set of 1930s Art Deco poufs designed by Oskar Bernström and made at his own workshop at "O. Bernströms Möbelfabrik" in Sweden in the 1930s. It has been reupholster...
Mohair, Beech
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brown & Sand Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Cotton, Velvet
ONIX Organic Modern Set of 2 Poufs Ottomans in Dry Green Bouclé
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with a soft, textured bouclé from Fischbacher 1819, a Swiss family-owned company ...
Bouclé
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick & Camel Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Cotton, Velvet
$1,163 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 15.75 in
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Velvet Tiger Mountaing white
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Mountain, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian...
Jacquard, Velvet
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Ivory Cowhide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cut...
Cowhide
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Jacquard Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Beat, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian bra...
Bouclé
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Velvet Tiger Mountain
Located in Viseu, PT
- AVAILABLE TO SHIP FROM SEPTEMBER - Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Mountain, an opulent and luxurio...
Jacquard, Velvet
$1,232 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Contemporary Round Ottoman by NOOM, Modern Pouf, Barnum Boucle, White
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fu...