Diiodosamarium‐mediated coupling of anomeric 2‐pyridyl sulfones derived from furanosides with carbonyl compounds, aldehydes, and ketones gave α‐hydroxylated 2,5‐trans‐dialkylated tetrahydrofurans with good yields and useful stereoselectivities. The main control element of the reaction is the substituent on the 4‐position or the starting furanosyl sulfone. C‐Furanosides of D‐arabinose and of D‐ribose were obtained from sulfones prepared from the corresponding furanosides. Finally, a di‐C‐arabinofuranoside, a C‐disaccharide analogue of a major motif of the arabinogalactan from the mycobacterial cell wall, was prepared.