@TangoDesi,
TangoDesi wrote:We have chandeliers that recommend a 15 watt maximum bulb. Does the maximum wattage apply to an LED lightbulb or do we need to choose one that says the LED is equivalent to a 15 watt
As far as electrical safety goes, you should be fine with any bulb that does not draw more than 15 watts.
So if you got a 14 watt bulb that was marketed as a "90 watt equivalent", you'd be OK. It is really just a 14 watt bulb.
However, you might want to consider how bright you want everything to be. If turning on the light starts to resemble the flash of a nearby nuclear explosion, perhaps you'd want to consider less potent bulbs even if your fixture can handle more.
And like dalehileman said, if your fixture has a dimmer, make sure the bulbs are dimmer friendly.
Another consideration is, LED bulbs often have some sort of radiator to disperse heat from the bulb. Make sure your fixture doesn't impede airflow around the bulb's radiator, or the bulb will overheat and stop working.