Thank you so much, dsimber, Angel and Bluemarble. If you’re in the room, the pillows have a different (good) vibe, but I agree they look a bit much in the photo.

Joybird Lewis has that look, only it has arms and tapered legs. Arwen is similar but armless. I've really loved my Joybird, the quality is really great. also check out Room and Board. I don't see exactly like what you want, but they have lots of modern couches and their quality and customer service is stellar. Apt2B has some good looking couches, but I don't know what their quality is like. whatever you choose, I would strongly recommend you get something with arms. I used to have an armless couch, and not having anything to lean against is surprisingly uncomfortable. esp if a few people are sharing it and want to relax and lean away from each other. also if you want to lay down, there's nothing to brace your pillow against.

I have been happy to see Crate & Barrel bringing back the bumper sectionals. I was seriously considering the Axis bumper sectional, but ended up going with a different brand without a bumper (due to my specific use). Keep in mind that the C&B Lounge is really really deep. 29"! I have a 27" deep Room & Board sectional (with a bumper) and while I do love it, at 5'6" my feet definitely do not touch the ground sitting normally on it. I'm pretty sure 21"-23" seat depth is more "normal". I ordered something with a 24" depth for just a little extra depth for my 6'3" husband's long legs. The outside depth of the Arhaus Kipton is 2" less than the Lounge or you can order it an even shallower size. Just something to keep in mind when you're choosing.

Those pillows are very strange - regardless of the photo they seem to be disproportionately high. Of course I don't think these styles are used for anything but lounging because I don't know how someone would actually sit upright in the corner. As for the missing pillows to help *short* pillow it seems like that is a benefit since throw pilows are both decorative and functional. Most of my friends are short and generally take one of the throw pillows wherever they sit for lumbar support. I think the Cloud is a bit nicer looking because it has pillows that seem to fit the sectional better but I offer no opinion on comfort or longevity. My understanding is that all consumer furniture is now currently rated for 7 years of use. I was shocked when my designer told me this when I redecorated and asked whether she meant relatively inexpensive stuff but she assured me that it was all of the consumer mass market furniture - even the relatively expensive like RH, CB and PB.