Thanks, I've tried that.... it's been about a month and nothings turned up and I've given up!

That is so frustrating.

There are tons on tufted back barstools on line, but not one of them had the distinct pattern of the 6 buttons.

I know, I've looked :) And what I also liked about this one was that it didn't look so bulky...

very hard to find very close to this and reasonable especially. Have you tried checking Target?

several styles and heights

Thank you, I have looked pretty much everywhere. I like both of your pics, but both are too substantial looking. I need either an upholstered stool with slim lines or something that takes up less visual space...