*by “lost in online searches” I mean I keep only finding suppliers in the UK and Australia - I am in canada and so something with less extreme shipping would make a lot of sense for me.

Clawfoot bathtubs https://www.homedepot.com/b/Bath-Bathtubs-Freestanding-Bathtubs-Clawfoot-Bathtubs/N-5yc1vZbzbr http://www.fashionplumbing.com/tubs/ https://www.signaturehardware.com/bathroom/bathtubs/cast-iron-tubs.html?dir=desc&order=position&tub_style=clawfoot&msclkid=a117a80055bf157f1372f33cae29ff4e&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bathtubs%20-%20Clawfoot&utm_term=clawfoot%20bathtub&utm_content=Clawfoot%20Tubs

Unfortunately no

I was just searching for the same thing! Did you ever get a tub that works? We are having our master bath remodeled and have been searching for a good freestanding tub. We have had a great jacuzzi for 33 years and figure we should replace it when we do this remodel. I hope you found what works for you.