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What about getting a chaise and turning it the direction you need open?

You can create what you want with different pieces--they don't have to be part of a set---upholstering them in the same fabric--and making sure the legs are the same color, will unite them.

Take a peek at the Tylosand series from Ikea. You could use the footstool pieces for the low portion, and the chaise or loveseat pieces for the portions with a back. All pieces come with hooks that hook them together from underneath, so that they are all rearrangeable.
I used to have only a 8'-0" couch made of these pieces, and added two one-seat pieces, with a footstool on the end to make an "L" when I moved to a larger apartment.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49831299

Have you looked at EQ3? They have a sectional called LOLA that sounds like it would fit your needs. http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/process/locale/en_US/currency/en_US/page/30053-35.html

I think they sell their items at Jordan's Furniture in MA.

Crate & Barrel makes two pieces that may help you put together something workable: The Simone Daybed and the City Armless Chaise.

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/search.aspx?query=daybed

We have two sectional pieces from the Chelsea collection at Room and Board. Part of our arrangement is backless and they have a variety of shapes:

http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=20082&catalog=room&category=rm_living_spaces&subcategory=sofa

I also liked the look of modern sectionals at places like West Elm and EQ3 but didn't like the quality, very low backs, etc. Ours set us back under $3k, and the proportions and quality are great. Good luck! We looked at a million sofas until we finally decided on one.

Weird, I saw my post, but now I don't see it. Anyway, I recomment the Chelsea sectional pieces from Room and Board. We have two pieces, part of it backless, and have been really happy with the quality and proportions. We spent under $3k. I also liked styles from West Elm, etc, but not the quality and low backs... Good luck!

http://www.roomandboard.com/images/pdf/RNB_Chelsea_sectional.pdf

I actually own the top one pictured, it looks great and is certainly modular but I plan on selling it, it's not all that comfortable and a little low.

There's a manufacturer called Modulus in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. They specialize in modular sofas (come apart to deliver thru small openings into any larger room beyond). They've got an unusual chaise that has a different orientation. You can see it on my website at http://www.condofurniture.com/ehf/tab01/modular/west%20sectional%20offset%20chaise.JPG and call factory representative and part owner Don Lockard for more info at (401) 886-5635. Modulus sells in Manhattan at a small shop on Grand Street: http://www.downtownfurniturenyc.com/
When I visited that store last fall, there was nobody there to assist me and I walked the entire place for 30 minutes. If nobody there knows about the piece I have in my store in Maine, or is otherwise unable to help you, I know the factory owners and will assist you in getting a price for the size and shape you want, and get it sent to Downtown Furniture for you. Modulus will custom build something for you if you have the exact dimensions you need. Extremely durable, well tailored, and as yet undiscovered for most of NYC. Good luck, and reach me in Maine at 917-482-3245 or www.condofurniture.com if I can help you further.

This is Modulus Furniture, please go to
http://www.modulusfurniture.com/webster_collection.html
and look for #29 and #30. This is what you need.
Keep in mind that we don't sell to public so you will have to find a store near you.