If you just wanted a display that supports the ISO standard escape sequences, you might want to look at Liudr's Phi-panel. I believe his serial panels support many of the sequences: http://www.inmojo.com/store/liudr-arduino-and-physics-gadgets/item/serial-lcd-back-pack---phi-panel/. He posts frequently on these forums, so you might want to contact him directly.
I believe the sources are available at: Phi_prompt | LiuDr Electronic Solutions LLC Official Blog. According to the page, it is free for personal use, but if you are using the libraries in a commercial product, he requests you pay a $30 license to help fund future work.