Mismatched chairs, crates, and one couch had been arranged in two circles around stacks of antique books and lanterns.
It is not only acceptable, but preferred, for furniture to be mismatched.
Carpets, like many building materials, are frequently dyed in lots, so purchasing more tiles after the installation is complete may mean mismatched squares down the road.
Fred wouldn't be far behind to list his laundry basket of mismatched plates and bric-a-brac.
In fact, if you love the eclectic look of mismatched furniture, antiques can give a room a classical, elegant look that still appears put together.