Ballard Designs. They were back ordered, so we bought temporary ones at Target that we then gave to my parents when the permanent stools arrived. The Target stools were solid, wouldn't have minded using them long term. Ballard ones are very nice, too, and were not expensive. Also liked some from Crate and Barrel, and Sundance. Bar stool shop ping was awful, IMO. I didn't like the looks of 99% of what was out there, and many of the ones that looked good were uncomfortable. Didn't leave a lot options! But we love what we have:

Not to hijack your thread OSH - but still pillow cover related...I just made my first CL purchase...New w/tags Pottery Barn pillow covers for $10 each! I had been looking at them on Ebay for $20. They will go on my denim couch & loveseat for a "punch of color." As far as YOUR pillow situation goes, how do you feel about these? I have the lumbar version in green and really like it. Here is a link that might be useful: POTTERY BARN WOOL JACQUARD PILLOW COVERS(2)

with sofas, one really needs to sit on them, and be prepared that almost everything new deemed "affordable" (whhich is not cheap at all btw) will be of worse quality than it was say even 20 years ago so I'd say -either be prepared to pay more, but also go to stores and try to sit first and see whether works for you since seating is very personal..depends on one's height etc..you might also be lucky and they'll have sale, or even better- floor models they want to get rid of, etc. Check Room and Board, Design Within Reach(can't get over the name lol..but the quality's nice), different stores carrying good imports from Europe..Cantoni for example..will be very different price yet who knows, one might get lucky. Or even very lucky. or. If you're inclined to invest your time rather than money(which is what I usually prefer to do)-go to vintage stores, even flea markets if you have good ones in the area..some sellers refurbish vintage mcm, and happen to do it quite well. Then you'll be at West Elm price, even lower maybe, but much more superior quality yet another option -your local Craigslist. Saw amazing mcm couches there many times ..pity that I don't have where to put them lol. actually any site that will have option for local pick up is worth checking, but one needs to search by area. these would be Etsy, Chairish, Everything But The House.. I'd take my time in searching for the right sofa. and I might go for a different one-say fabric as opposed to leather. So it'll be purposeful, interrsting mismatch, yet within same sensibility, and with propotions that will have similarity. I spent my childhood with mostly mcm furniture and it's just as comfy as other furniture..when made well. Again sit on it first. Otherwise you play sort of roulette-will it be comfy? will it be not? Whatever's good for hundred reviewers might have absolutely no relation to me when it comes to seating.

Wish I read these reviews prior to purchasing our $5000 Big Sur Sectional, it is the most uncomfortable couch we have ever owned. The one we received is nothing like what we sat on in the store, our back cushions are so firm they give you a headache. As other mentioned, they are so over stuffed that it almost pushes you off the couch. I have to remove the 8 lb cushion and just use pillows in order to relax on the sofa. I called PB and they said its because I ordered Performance fabric, its made to order so your out of luck. Never again Pottery Barn , was looking at some West Elm items too but wont give this company any more money