I'd find one you like and use chrome spray paint, which is available at WalMart, HD, Lowes....

Would nickel finish be close enough? There seem to be a lot of them in that color.

Here is one.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sears

Run a google image search on polished chrome cafe rod. There are dozens available. Also look at stores like TJMax, Ross, etc. And your hardware store. You are right about having a hard time finding them. I wonder if they are called polished nickle now.

Spray painting is a great idea suggested by My3dogs. Use an automotive chome/silver. Works far better than home spray paint.

Arapahoe...Gads, you are sure better than I am. That one never showed up.

my3dogs - If I can't find one to purchase, I will give the spray painting a try. Thank you!

graywings - Thanks for your suggestion! I already have some satin nickel cafe rods and they don't look good with the chrome bathroom fixtures at all. Maybe a polished nickel would work? Hmmm...

arapaho - Ah!! I was so excited to see your link! That is Exactly what I'm looking for. I tried to purchase it immediately - But - it is a Canadian website, and they won't ship to the US. DRAT!! Sooo close!!! Thanks for trying!

technicolor - Thanks for your reply! I've tried tons of searches on google, Amazon, ebay, thefind.com, etc. for "chrome cafe rod" - and only found that one link that says it's discontinued. If you find some that are available for sale - please let me know! I'll take a look at the stores you suggested. It seems like it should be such an easy thing to find. So frustrating!

Here's another but they're expensive.

Here is a link that might be useful: Angela Rose Distributing in Georgia

and another...

Here is a link that might be useful: The Curtain Rod Shop

This place offers polished aluminum. Small rod or large.
Here's the link for the small-

Here is a link that might be useful: Antique Drapery Rod Co.

arapaho - Thank you so much for all of your searching! I'm afraid those options are out of budget though. :( But, I truly appreciate the effort! Thank you, again!!

The text in your original link says that the rods you like are made by Kenny Manufacturing. They don't sell their products on their website, but you could try contacting them to see if they can point you to a store where you can get the rods.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kenny Manufacturing

Here I am, 5+ years later, looking for polished chrome cafe curtain rods for my bathroom. I am having no luck! Is painting still the best option?

What about this one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0727V3436/ref=asc_df_B07192SYGQ5384829/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B07192SYGQ&linkCode=df0&hvadid=216551439599&hvpos=1o7&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8035103327668462978&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015105&hvtargid=pla-351477558228&th=1

I failed to mention that I need about a 34" rod; this one comes in 48"; thanks.

January 2021 ... I've been looking all through 2020 for our newly remodeled master bath. What is the deal with such limited choices in polished chrome cafe curtains?? I'm at the point that I'm willing to spend a small fortune! Ugh. (I prefer inside-mount so that's an additional issue.) And polished nickel just DOESN'T work. Suggestions welcome.