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)
The Greenapple furniture company creates captivating pieces using novel forms, colors and materials inspired by modern and Art Deco styles. Its unique 21st-century furniture combines luxury and an uncommon eye for design. Greenapple creates high-end furniture for homes, hotels and commercial spaces, with the tastes and needs of its clients considered in every step of the design process.
The furniture company was started in 2005, when Portuguese economists Rute Martins and Sérgio Rebola teamed up with the idea of employing traditional Portuguese craftsmanship to create beautiful bespoke furniture and decor.
Over time, Greenapple grew to a team of 30 craftspeople, all bringing their individual skills to each new design. A master woodworker, upholsterer and finishing specialist lead the team, with their work also passing down this expertise to the next generation of creators.
Greenapple challenges the uniformity of mass-produced furniture, such as in its playful forms for velvet-upholstered seating and wall mirrors that involve eclectic materials like green onyx, gold leaf and marble. Whether infusing complexity into the structure of a side table or bringing a silhouette of simple elegance to a set of uncomplicated dining chairs, Greenapple incorporates bold concepts and fresh ideas into every piece.
Greenapple has showcased its work around the world, including in Shanghai in 2018 for an Associative Design business mission. The company has an international clientele, including collectors in Asia, North America and across Europe.
On 1stDibs, explore the vibrant luxury of Portuguese master craftsmanship with Greenapple seating, tables, lighting, decorative objects and more.
Contemporary Armona Stone Coffee Table, Onyx Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Armona Stone Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone coffee table draws inspiration from the serene land...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Armona Stone Coffee Table, Onyx Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Armona Stone Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone 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 stone 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
Modern Armona Stone Coffee Table, Onyx Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Armona Stone Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone 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 stone 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 can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. The Armona Coffee Table was featured in Greenapple’s interior projects, including a Mountain Chalet, in Le Grand-Bornand, France. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Armona Coffee Table Material Codes ST073 Nilo Onyx; polished ME029 Dark oxidised brass; matt finish WD107 American Oak; open-pore black stained; matt finish Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple Unique by design, Crafted by people Founded in 2005 by Sérgio Rebola and Rute Martins, Greenapple designs...
Onyx, Brass
Modern Armona Stone Coffee Table, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Armona Stone Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone 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 stone 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, Brass
Contemporary Armona Stone Coffee Table, Miel Onyx Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Armona Stone Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone 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 stone 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 can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. The Armona Coffee Table was featured in Greenapple’s interior projects, including a Mountain Chalet, in Le Grand-Bornand, France. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Armona Coffee Table Material Codes: WD107 American oak; open-pore black stained; matt finish ME029 Dark oxidised brass; matt finish ST004 Miel onyx; polished Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple Unique by design, Crafted by people Founded in 2005 by Sérgio Rebola and Rute Martins, Greenapple designs...
Onyx, Granite, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Armona Quartz Coffee Table, Patagonia Quartz, Brass, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Armona Quartz Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona quartz coffee table draws inspiration from the serene landscap...
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Pompei Coffee Table in Black Oak Veneer, Horn & Brass-Plated Steel by Arcahorn
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompei Coffee Table in Black Oak Veneer, Horn & Brass-Plated Steel by Arcahorn Dimensions: Ø 160 x H 38 cm. Materials: Oak veneer, horn, and satin brass-plated stainless steel. Avai...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Other
Amorphous Coffee Table in Ebony Wood, Marble and Brushed Brass
Located in New York, NY
Defined by a fluid, biomorphic silhouette, this sculptural coffee table explores the dialogue between metal, stone, and wood through a composition of layered organic volumes. A hone...
Marble, Brass
Ghidini 1961 Bold Small Coffee Table in Marble Top and Black Gold, E.Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
This family of products makes a bold statement with its generous cylindrical foot, connecting its structural perimeter while delimiting the objects that compose it. The distinctive m...
Marble
GIA, Egyptian Giallo Travertine and Aluminum Coffee Table, Contemporary Design
By Slash Objects
Located in Paris, IDF
The Gia Coffee Table is a sculptural exploration of precision, proportion, and material integrity. Carefully carved from a single slab of natural stone, the table transforms a monoli...
Travertine, Aluminum
Contemporary Coffee Table 'Forma', by LINTELOO, Oak and Marble
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Linteloo
Located in Paris, IDF
Forma Coffe Table Designed by Sjoerd Vroonland for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - Laminated oak with carvings in a dark brown finish and "Emperador" marble --- Forma Coff...
Marble
RIMINI Sculptural Coffee Table in Marble and Volcanic Stone by Iván Guerrero
Located in Geneve, CH
RIMINI Sculptural Coffee Table in Marble and Volcanic Stone by Iván Guerrero Studio. Dimensions: W 60 x D 120 x H 40 cm Materials: White marble top, hand-carved volcanic stone column...
Stone, Marble, Copper
