Covina and Danish

Thirty years ago, Denmark invaded America’s homes and offices with a distinctive line of modern furniture and furnishings. Indeed, the sleek look in time became know as “Danish,” even though it was soon being produced everywhere, Covina as well as Copenhagen.

Now Denmark is invading America’s playgrounds with an equally distinctive line of play equipment and structures. Imaginatively styled, brightly colored and well constructed with an emphasis on safety, the line known as Kompan is gaining rave reviews.

“It is the hottest playground design line in years,” says Gilda Ongkeko, of the Santa Monica-based school supplies and equipment firm of Three Wishes.