Good quality furniture brands to look for on ebay?

[shelldockley]

I really like second-hand furniture and looking on ebay for some bargains. I normally look for phrases like 'solid wood' because this should denote quality, but I'm also wondering if there are good quality brands I could be looking for?

My current project is turning the spare room into a home office, so I'm after a desk and storage. I wouldn't spend money on second-hand ikea as I know it doesn't last. I was thinking of places like Heal's and Habitat? Does anyone have any suggestions? TIA!

[kawaii]

I look for second hand ercol and g-plan.

They are quality brands and expensive if new. They are often hard to find in light wood though, lots of it is the dark 1970s colours.

[Karbea]

Grange from France in good quality but dark cherry on ebay, you'd probably need to paint it.

[shelldockley]

I have some ercol, so I know that is good quality! Just looked up G-plan and Grange, and there is quite a lot on there, thanks. Anyone know of any more furniture designers/makers?